We can all agree that it is beneficial to have an established and successful person guiding us in our personal and professional lives. Mentorship relationships have to develop organically. They aren’t relationships you can simply swipe right on. The key is to find someone you trust who believes in you and encourages you to do your best. Mentorship isn’t a one sided relationship, it is mutually beneficial. Becoming a mentor can be incredibly empowering and rewarding. Mentorship is a long-term relationship so you’ll both have time to grow and learn from one another. Finding a mentor isn’t an easy or fast task but, by reaching out and building your network, you’re likely to grow your confidence and impress someone who will want to invest in your career. Learn the many benefits of mentorship.
Benefits of Being a Mentor:
- Pass down invaluable information that might not be otherwise attainable
- Offer advice and help create a career path for the mentee
- Improve interpersonal skills through building trust, listening, empathizing, and providing feedback
- Develop leadership and management skills
- Reinvigorate your professional life and passion for your career
Benefits of Becoming a Mentee:
- Learn how to receive and learn from feedback
- Improve interpersonal skills
- Take control of your life by learning how to set goals and achieve them
- Gain insight through learning about your mentor’s personal experiences
- Get advice on your specific questions
The jury is still out on whether people should ask someone to be a mentor, or let the relationship evolve naturally. We think you should find someone you trust, and start asking them for advice organically. You don’t ask someone if they’ll be your friend, so don’t ask if they’ll be your mentor. Just let it happen.
Reese Evans the founder of Yes Supply Co.
I’ve been fortunate to have some great mentors. I think the best relationships are the ones that happen organically.
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My former boss at my internship was my mentor!! I hope once I am in the professional world to find another mentor- there are definitely so many pros to mentorship!
xoxo A
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This is such great insight! I hadn’t heard much about mentorships before
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I love my mentor!! I have a couple for different things, and they are some of my favorite people.
I love how you talked about how it pays off to BE a mentor as well. Great post!
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I’ve never thought about having a mentor but I have always had people I look up to and talk to sometimes, but never like this. I might have to consider it because I could really use one!
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Lauren
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As a fairly new teacher, I STILL have a mentor and go to her frequently with questions. I definitely love having this relationship as she has been so helpful and inspiring! I can’t wait to be a mentor to a future new co-worker someday!
xo Ashley
I am on the lookout for a blogging mentor! So much can be gained mutually through that relationship!
-Morgan
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I have never had a mentor but I have always had people I look up to and get advice from. I could really use a career mentor like this!
xoxo, Danielle
The process for finding a mentor does seem a little awkward, I agree that organic is the best way to form a relationship!
Beautiful Post. Sometimes it’s important to have someone to lean on. I love advice of the wise! Thanks for sharing!
I have always wanted to get a mentor. It is hard to set it up (or at least that is what I am finding). Great post!
Hearing and learning from experience is crucial!! I have been on both sides of these situations and both are invaluable.
xo,
Sara Kate
Such a great post! I think both being and having a mentor in business is KEY, especially for growing your knowledge and your network.
xo,
Stephanie
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This is such a great post! My mentor was my high school journalism advisor, and I love and admire the man to death. He was one of the first people I told when I got the fashion magazine internship I interviewed for! Mentorships are wonderful