My mentors have played a huge role in my personal and professional growth. â¨
Three years ago I did not what a mentor meant or why do you even need one? And now, I am so glad I found two amazing mentors who have supported me through thick and thin.
When I was shortlisting my universities for my masters, one of my mentors sat with me to review the list, helped me evaluate the pros and cons and it was his advice that made me apply not only to MEM but also CS courses.
My other mentor, despite having a very busy life, took mock interviews when I was in the final interview stages for a company. She is also one of the few people who inspires me to dream big and is my virtual big sister.
More on how I met them later. Fun Fact: I met both of them on Instagram đ
I highly recommend you to have atleast one mentor in your life. Iâve made my fair share of mistakes while looking for mine, so I will make sure you donât make them.
1. Start with a little introspection. Where do you want to be in the next 3 or 5 years?
2. Make a list of people who have achieved it or have the skillsets to help you achieve this.
3. Reach out to these people. It can be through LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, anything.
4. Just like networking, build a relationship. Tell them your goals and learn from their experience.
5. (I might sound too Gen-Z for saying this.) Do a vibe check! đ You will meet a lot of people who are (potential) mentors but only a few who will understand you. It can be because of a common background or a common interest, but they will know you better.
6. Ask these people to mentor you. Respect whatever their answer is.
And just like friends, you donât need 10 mentors - you only need a few who can actually help you grow đą
#career #students #linkedin #mentor
Three years ago I did not what a mentor meant or why do you even need one? And now, I am so glad I found two amazing mentors who have supported me through thick and thin.
When I was shortlisting my universities for my masters, one of my mentors sat with me to review the list, helped me evaluate the pros and cons and it was his advice that made me apply not only to MEM but also CS courses.
My other mentor, despite having a very busy life, took mock interviews when I was in the final interview stages for a company. She is also one of the few people who inspires me to dream big and is my virtual big sister.
More on how I met them later. Fun Fact: I met both of them on Instagram đ
I highly recommend you to have atleast one mentor in your life. Iâve made my fair share of mistakes while looking for mine, so I will make sure you donât make them.
1. Start with a little introspection. Where do you want to be in the next 3 or 5 years?
2. Make a list of people who have achieved it or have the skillsets to help you achieve this.
3. Reach out to these people. It can be through LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, anything.
4. Just like networking, build a relationship. Tell them your goals and learn from their experience.
5. (I might sound too Gen-Z for saying this.) Do a vibe check! đ You will meet a lot of people who are (potential) mentors but only a few who will understand you. It can be because of a common background or a common interest, but they will know you better.
6. Ask these people to mentor you. Respect whatever their answer is.
And just like friends, you donât need 10 mentors - you only need a few who can actually help you grow đą
#career #students #linkedin #mentor