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Getting a mentor?

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  1. Zahiba

    Zahiba Formula 3

    Mar 29, 2005
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    Thought this might be a good thread to have, for myself and others.

    I'm planning to ask an ex-teacher to mentor me, and I wondered if anyone could offer some advice on the sorts of things you'd expect to do with a mentor. Taking into consideration that it varies from couple to couple, I'm not exactly sure what I would be asking him to do with me. Coffee, for me to ask him questions, or a more hands on approach, or? If you have, or have had a mentor, what do/did you do with them ?

    Also, if anyone has any advice on how to help me get the person I have in mind to mentor me, by all means, please chime in. :)
     
  2. ylshih

    ylshih Shogun Assassin
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    This seems sort of back asswards. If you're not sure what you want out of a mentor or what you would do with one, why are you pursuing this? Aside from being more clear yourself about what you want out of a mentor, give some thought to why anyone would just up and agree to "mentor" you. It's one thing to ask for a few minutes of someone's time for general advice, it's another to ask them to teach, advise, network, guide, develop, consult, etc to your benefit, for a lengthy period of time.
     
  3. GatorFL

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    What field are you seeking somebody to mentor you in? I would choose somebody working in that arena. If you're going into teaching, or for general life, your former teacher is a good idea. A mentor should be somebody who helps you both personally and professionally. Good luck, sounds like you're aiming high!
     
  4. AntonyR

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  5. mksu19

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