Tag: mentoring
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Finding a champion
Searching for a mentor is not only about getting someone to share their experience or introductions to new contacts. A mentor also needs to be more than the person with a title at work who can advocate for a promotion for their mentee. A mentor should be equal parts champion, cheerleader, and coach. A champion will march, and…
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Who mentors who?
…and how does someone become qualified to mentor? Well the short answer is that no one qualifies to become a mentor. There is no one certification process or “national” standard. Finding a mentor that is a good fit, knowledgeable and resourceful, but also has the capacity and desire to mentor is something like finding a four-leaf clover. And…
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Finding a blueprint to follow while chasing professional success
Finding a path to follow when starting out can be challenging for any new professional entering a field or industry, with no previous experience. Having individual desires and aspirations to accomplish certain goals can surely help most wage-earners just starting out. But where does a person start? No one hands out blueprints to new professionals. Companies seem almost reluctant…
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