There are many essential ingredients to a successful career, but one that people often overlook is having a mentor. While finding a mentor may seem like a formidable task, it can be easier than you expect it to be — and it is well worth the effort.
What do you get out of having a mentor? What is mentoring? Mentors can provide career guidance that can help you in your current role and steer you toward a rewarding professional path no matter where your career goes – locally or across Canada.
In addition, a mentor will often extend introductions to those in their professional networks, which can be beneficial if you find yourself in the job market. The benefits of what mentoring can do outweigh the bit of work that you need to do upfront. Unfortunately, many people fail to establish mentor relationships because they are intimidated by the prospect of identifying and approaching someone of influence.