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How do you locate a mentor?

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How do you locate a mentor?

10 Tips for Finding a Mentor—and Making the Relationship Count

  1. Understand What a Mentor Is—and Isn’t.
  2. Be Clear About Your Goals.
  3. Find the Right People to Mentor You.
  4. Make Sure to Look for Different Perspectives.
  5. Reach Out and Establish a Relationship.
  6. Be Specific About What You Want.
  7. Make It Easy for Your Mentor.

Where can I find research mentors?

Talk to people. Talk to friends who are already doing research to get their advice about potential mentors. You may want to discuss this with your academic advisor or a professor or TA in one of your courses. Often they can give you ideas about faculty who are working within your area of interest.

Where can I find free mentors?

Here are a few resources to get you started on the path to finding a mentor:

  1. MicroMentor. Free online mentor service that connects small business owners with business mentors.
  2. SCORE Mentoring.
  3. ACE Mentor Program.
  4. TiE Global.
  5. Mamas (Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association).
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What can I offer as a mentor?

And if you’re looking to be a better mentor yourself, these qualities are worth noting.

  • Relevant Expertise or Knowledge.
  • Enthusiasm for Sharing That Expertise.
  • A Respectful Attitude.
  • Eagerness to Invest in Others.
  • The Ability to Give Honest and Direct Feedback.
  • Reflective Listening and Empathy.
  • Willingness to Be a Sponsor.

What is a scientific mentor?

mentor: An individual who lends his or her experience to advise someone starting out in a field. In science, teachers or researchers often mentor students or younger scientists by helping them to refine their research questions.

How do I find a project mentor?

First, look within your own company. Many companies have mentorship programs, even if they are not specific to project management. Ask your manager or the Human Resources department and finding a mentor may get easier. Talk with the representative that coordinates the program, describing your needs and questions.

How much should you pay a mentor?

In our experience fees ranging from $50 to $3,000 have been charged, usually depending on the seniority of the cadre of mentors. We suggest that the sweet spot for most association-led programs would be $150-300 per mentee. As well as helping to fund the program, the fee also helps to qualify mentees.

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Is mentoring free?

Mentors are free, which makes them priceless in more ways than one. Typically, a mentoring relationship will grow organically through connections within your industry and network.

What is the difference between coach and mentor?

A mentor is someone who shares their knowledge, skills and/or experience, to help another to develop and grow. A coach is someone who provides guidance to a client on their goals and helps them reach their full potential.