Mentoring is a two-way street. It's not just about the mentor giving advice but also about the mentee receiving and accepting it. Being an effective mentor means having a deep understanding of one's mentee and what they need to succeed in their career. For anyone looking to be an effective mentor, here are five tips that will help them get started:
Choose Mentees Carefully
One can't just mentor anyone. As a matter of fact, the mentee should be someone a mentor knows and understands well enough to guide them through their career path. It's important that they feel comfortable coming to their mentor for advice, which means choosing the right person is crucial! Guiding traits one should look at in their mentee include being curious, organized, efficient, responsible, and engaged.
To read the rest of the blog, click here!
