CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

College Success = Career Success

FINDING A MENTOR

Throughout this book we’ve talked about the importance of finding and using personal supports, and in this chapter we explored the value of having a mentor (both in college and at work) who can provide information, advice, guidance, and feedback to help you grow. In some cases these relationships can last a lifetime and become extremely meaningful to both the mentor and his or her protégé.

To get started finding an academic or a professional mentor, answer these questions:

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Once you’ve answered these questions, take action: Establish your mentoring relationship. Then sustain it by making good use of your mentor’s support while letting him or her know how much you appreciate the help.