MISTAKES IN FINDING A MENTOR

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            BIGGEST MISTAKES IN FINDING MENTORS

            AMEERA HUSSAIN

LEADERONOMICS.COM

mystarjob.com; Saturday 24 May 2014

 

The reality of mentorship is nothing like they say in the movies.  There is no sole person embodying all positive qualities. You’d like them to have.  Only someone who is relatively human to the eye.  Understanding that mentors are people too is the first step on a long road to learning.  You will never find all answers within a single individual.  As you progress through your profession, many people will help you learn and grow in various areas.  The tip is to ask yourself who would help you get your success.

The thing about mentorship is that it is like our conventional understanding of a relationship that feels right to us.  There is no contract to seal the deal.  It literally just happens.  Anyone can be a mentor; the current manager, a colleague, own family member.  It’s about receiving guidance and support anywhere and from anyone at all.  Some of the best advice can come from unexpected sources.

Perhaps one of the most factors in a successful mentorship is to constantly be open to learning.  Whether you realize this or not, throughout your life, you would have met numerous people who have shaped and molded you into the person you are today.  The connections you build can come from small steps like asking advice.

Helpful tips on your journey to a fulfilling mentorship experience:

·         Research and find out more about your mentor

·         Instead of approaching someone with a mentorship in mind, try instead with a question for a specific problem or with a request for advice on an idea

·         Be open to learning from anyone.  Great advice sometimes come from the most unexpected people

·         Don’t be afraid to ask for help

·         Always remember it’s a two-way relationship.  Communication is vital

·         Enjoy the experience