Significant influences
You will probably find that the people who have affected your career significantly:
- Guided you
- Supported you
- Created opportunities for you
- Provided a role model for you.
By doing one or more of these things they were fulfilling the role of a mentor in some way. Someone who is designated as a formal mentor will do all of the above. The mentoring relationship will last over a period of time. This allows mentor and mentee to get to know and trust one another.
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Before proceeding, write down the qualities which you consider a good mentor would require. |
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