Work with a Mentor -- Fast Track Your Career

When asked what was the one thing that really helped make the difference in her career, many successful business women reply, "Having a mentor."

Here's some tips on how to get the most from a mentoring relationship. And remember, you can be a mentor at any age and at any level of achievement. Paying it forward is the right thing to do.



Thanks to www.catalystwomen.org for these tips.

Here's a few tips for those who want to work with a mentor:

Find a mentor:

• Look for role models (who would you like to be in 5 -10 -15 years?)
• Women leaders are not always easy to find. Ask around.
• Consider women you know, your parents know, your teachers/professors. Maybe ask the chamber of commerce, HR department of companies, look into professional organizations.

Figure out what to work on:

• Identify your goals
• Brainstorm stepping stones to get to your goal.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions. Make a list.
  

Pay it Forward:

• Plan to become a mentor yourself.
• Look for someone like you (15 - 10 -5 years younger)
• Share what you learned so far.
• Don't be afraid to learn from them too!