Why Do You Need A Career Mentor?
Mentors are essential at all stages of your career
A mentor is a trusted guide, answer wizard, confidante, and champion. Whether you are just completing school, job hunting or beginning to work or looking for that next career step, there is always some uncharted territory you must navigate.
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In a large organisation environment, the people who are most successful in transitioning to leadership roles are those who are able to adopt a ‘chameleon-like’ approach to selecting role models, from whom they can learn effective behaviours and skills This ‘chameleon’ strategy is characterised by a willingness to pick and choose from the most effective behaviours exhibited by a range of role-models, a readiness to experiment with new ways of doing things, and the ability to integrate new behaviours in a manner which is authentic and fits with the individuals own personal style and character. While your direct manager is responsible for training you to do your job, your mentor will help you excel at your job."
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So what do mentors do?
Mentors can help you develop professionally and achieve your career goals? Mentoring is a relationship that gives you the opportunity to learn from the experience of another, as well as to achieve new insights and perspectives in the sharing of and reflection on your own experience.
Some of the important functions that mentors carry out include being a:
Coach or counsellor,
Sponsor and advocate,
Role model,
Supporter,
Sounding board,
Listener,
Critical friend, and
Career advisor.
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How to find a Mentor
First look inside your organisation or College and check to see if your organization has a formal mentorship program. If not, step up to the plate and recommend starting a program.
Look around for good role models inside your organisation and approach an ask people . (they can only say no)
Tap into your professional networks and ask for a referral and approach and invite them out or a coffee.
Many professional associations offer a free or subsidised mentoring service.
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