I’d love to have a mentor to help advance me to the next step in my career. I find it harder to find one since I’m a bit further along in my career. Any suggestions from someone who has a mentor and how did you make the connection?

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I’ve always sought out a mentor within the company I’m working for. I’d recommend finding someone who is more senior and could be a good guide. I usually approach them by saying I admire their work and would love to learn from them if they’re open to it.

Thank you for the advice. I will definitely implement that when I see the person. I never thought about seeking out a mentor until I had a job that I loved and it could see a future in.

I never had a mentor in any official way, like in a mentorship program in a company. What I did was just pay attention to people at work who seemed to know what they were doing. I emulated their approach, and if I was curious about something I'd ask questions. Some people are generous with advice if you ask good questions.

I never had a mentor either and I would do the same thing but I want to get a mentor to see if I can elevate my career. I usually would pay attention to the people I find had the best work ethic in management and get their advice but I wanted more.

Talking to your seniors and making connections probably is the best to find a mentor. I never really had a mentor and found my way up eventually.

Yes, I always make sure I have great connections or elders that know the game to mentor me. They always willing to help me and I love that. If they like your work ethic… they always refer me to the upper management to get hired first.

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