Asking Someone To Be Your Mentor

Published on March 5, 2024

Now that you know why it’s important to have a mentor, Billy walks us through the steps to actually ask someone to be your mentor.

Obtaining a Mentor

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What is the BEST way to go about asking someone to be your mentor?
You should be offended if someone says no to being your mentor.
While asking someone to be your mentor, you SHOULD:
After the person agrees to be your mentor, you SHOULD:
It is important to tell the person the qualities you are looking for in a mentor.

Transcript

>> So how do you ask someone to be your mentor? This is probably a request that's best made in person. So send them a note, see if they'll grab coffee or lunch with you. First, you want to tell them why you want a mentor and what you hope to get out of it. Then, tell them the qualities that you're looking for in a mentor. And, finally, flatter them a little bit. Make this part good. Tell them why you've come to them. If they decline, don't be offended. It's not personal. Mentorship should be taken seriously and requires a commitment of time. Some professionals are just too busy. But, if they do say yes, make sure you show gratitude and enthusiasm about the newly formed bond.

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