The 3 Career Mentors Everyone Should Have

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The 3 Career Mentors Everyone Should Have

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Mentor 1 You in One Year

• Think about your short-term career goals Where
  do you want to be at this time next year? Look
  for a person whos currently there, and seek her
  out to be your "where I want to be in a year"
  mentor. Ideally, this person is someone whos
  been in your shoes and can easily relate to your
  current experiences.
• This type of mentor is great when you need advice
  on the little things, like the best way to
  approach a project. And, especially if she works
  within your company, she can give you the insider
  scoop on who you should know and what specific
  tasks you should take on to get to the next
  level.

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Mentor 2 Your Five-Year Guide

• While a one-year mentor is great for the
  day-to-day stuff, its also good to have a "where
  I want to be in five years" mentor. With a bit
  more experience under her belt, this person can
  offer you advice on advancing within your company
  or field, including the short-term goals you
  should be setting in order to get there.
• When youre seeking out this person, look at mid-
  to senior-level managers who are well-known and
  respected within your company. If you have an
  idea of someone whos in your dream role, but
  dont know her personally, find a colleague who
  does and ask for an introduction, or see if you
  can all grab lunch or drinks after work.

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Mentor 3 Your Career Planner

• Lastly, you should have a "what do I want to do
  with my career" advisor. This person may not be
  in your company, but should work (or have worked)
  in your industry. She should be someone who knows
  the tools of the trade and can consult you on big
  events and decisions, like switching
  jobs, working abroad, or exploring other career
  opportunities.
• This type of mentor may take longer to find and
  will likely change throughout your career. This
  relationship will also probably grow
  organicallywhen youre first starting out, it
  may be your favorite professor from college, or,
  later down the road, it may be a former colleague
  or boss. You can definitely have more than one of
  these types of mentors, tooit never hurts to
  have a few great minds on your team.

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