We can all use a little help now and then—especially when we're working toward a goal. For students enrolled in online college degrees, it's beneficial to have someone to offer advice. A guide to help steer us clear of big mistakes. A coach to give a different perspective.
The College Student’s Guide to Mentors.
Did you Know?
60% of college graduates say mentoring is so powerful, it influences whether they say yes to a job.
The more mentors a woman has, the faster she gets promoted.
70% of women of color in management who had a mentor received a promotion.
People who have mentors earn $5-22k more annually than those who don't.
Famous Mentors
Lil Wayne Mentored Drake
Maya Angelou Mentored Oprah Winfrey
Steve Jobs Mentored Mark Zuckerberg
Mira Nair Mentored Lupita Nyong’o
Obi-wan Kenobi Mentored Luke Skywalker
Other sources for mentorship
Podcasts
Books
Blogs
Conferences
Membership sites
Seminars
How to Find a Mentor
Look up, left, and right
Mentors can be managers and executives, and people who are your peers
Go outside your industry
People in other fields are often able to provide insightful advice, and extend your network
Attend local interest-based meetings
Local interest-based groups are great places to find a mentor who shares your passions
Start Small
Start by asking a question or for advice, instead of jumping straight into “will you be my mentor?”
Take an interest
Build a strong connection by taking an interest in someone else first, and letting the relationship blossom from there
Qualities of a great mentor include:
Integrity
Shared Values
Listener
Optimistic
Candor
Natural Teacher
Deep Network
Caring
