CAREER MENTOR
Whether you are starting out in your career or are looking for your next move, having a career mentor could be essential to your success.
Read on for our insights into career mentors and why we think everyone should have one.
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Industry Insights. If your career mentor works in the same industry then bonus points to you! Industry insights are SO valuable when it comes to navigating your career. Your mentor will provide insider knowledge and advice that will support you with career growth, networking, understanding whats to come and the industry ins and outs.
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Networking. Chickens we know you love to chat but sometimes it all about getting in front of the right people. Your mentor will connect you with other industry professionals. Connecting with these people will build your network and may lead to future career opportunities.
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Level Up. Be the best version of yourself by speaking honestly with your mentor to make room for growth. A great mentor will highlight strengths you didn’t know you had, give honest feedback about where you need to grow (in your current role or to be ready for the next) and in any job search or appraisal period, can give you great advice on salary chats in that next …
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Find your mentor. Dreamers, it’s time to find that special someone to help you reach your biggest career goals. A good place to start is to reach out to someone you have worked with. If no one comes to mind then we say, aim for the stars. Reach out to someone you don’t know but whose career you admire.
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