There is no doubt that it can be somewhat (alright ... very) frightening to ask someone that critical question: "Will you be my Mentor?" Nicole Williams talks about that in the linked article that we have quoted from below.
This POST draws out another great tip for finding Mentors using Social Media. Please take a moment to read the entire article by Women and Mentoring in the U.S.
This POST draws out another great tip for finding Mentors using Social Media. Please take a moment to read the entire article by Women and Mentoring in the U.S.
http://blog.linkedin.com/2011/10/25/mentoring-women/
Will You be My Mentor?: You’re not going to get anywhere if you’re not willing to ask, “Will you be my mentor?” In general, people, especially successful people, want to help others by sharing the knowledge they’ve gained. While you don’t have to pose the question quite so formally, you do need to ask it.
Unless someone is actively seeking a mentee, you have to be proactive and set the grounds for a deeper relationship. In fact, 67 percent of the women LinkedIn surveyed said they had never mentored another professional because, “no one had ever asked.” And here’s the deal: When asking, don’t make it sound like a death sentence. Mentorship is responsible work but if there isn’t a promise of fun, initiative or excitement on your part (which can literally be conveyed by having a smile on your face), don’t expect your would-be mentor to embrace the opportunity to help you.
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