I am currently looking for a mentor and not sure the best way to approach finding one. Any advice?

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Look to your network first. Can you find a warm introduction to a 2nd degree connection in your - or someone’s who is more experienced- LinkedIn profile ?

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Hi, I am also struggling with this. My approach: Search for inspiring people and just text them. There are mentoring programs and websites, but I feel like it will work better, when I approach people directly.

Interview people with preset questions in fields geared to do three things around learning: Build Repore, Gain Industry insights and trends ahead, gain understanding of their company and job roles that exist. See if they are mentor potential or just a good networking source.

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