Comments on: 7 steps to finding and keeping a mentor http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:30:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: How to Do Something You Don’t Know How to Do | Ruby's Life http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-266766 How to Do Something You Don’t Know How to Do | Ruby's Life Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:19:41 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/#comment-266766 [...] a mentor Make contact with a mentor and touch base with them only when you’ve exhausted your possibilities. Don’t confuse a [...] [...] a mentor Make contact with a mentor and touch base with them only when you've exhausted your possibilities. Don't confuse a [...]

]]> By: aurora http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-259369 aurora Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:02:53 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/#comment-259369 Thank you Penelope. that's one of the most useful article I'll keep during my career path, or better, my career-path PLANNING. As for me, I'm a young 26 yrs Junior doctor From Tuscany, I'd like to work abroad, UK. I've already been there. I'd join an clinical intership (not formal, but so important anyway). I met two "key" people - a director an a consultant - crucial to ask information. Or maybe more that information, who knows? In the future.. they reflect the "Good mentors" features you listed, definetely :) I also figured out why I find so hard keep in touch with crucial people for my career. I'M ALWAYS AFRAID TO BUG THEM :) EVEN for questions/issues which cost them small efforts. I also often feel like I SHOULD give details about me when I meet them: Why I'm there, why I gave up something or someone else... MY LIFE STORY. Exactly. You made me smile reading about it at the point 4. (Be a good listener). Grateful, Aura Thank you Penelope. that's one of the most useful article I'll keep during my career path, or better, my career-path PLANNING.

As for me, I'm a young 26 yrs Junior doctor From Tuscany, I'd like to work abroad, UK. I've already been there. I'd join an clinical intership (not formal, but so important anyway). I met two "key" people – a director an a consultant – crucial to ask information. Or maybe more that information, who knows? In the future.. they reflect the "Good mentors" features you listed, definetely :)

I also figured out why I find so hard keep in touch with crucial people for my career. I'M ALWAYS AFRAID TO BUG THEM :) EVEN for questions/issues which cost them small efforts. I also often feel like I SHOULD give details about me when I meet them: Why I'm there, why I gave up something or someone else… MY LIFE STORY. Exactly. You made me smile reading about it at the point 4. (Be a good listener).

Grateful,
Aura

]]> By: Lincoln http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-257890 Lincoln Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:53:03 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/#comment-257890 Great advice Penelope! I've been looking into being a job recruiter and I've discovered you really do need to have connections and know everything from mentoring contacts to the definition of <a href="http://www.exacthire.com/" rel="nofollow">employee onboarding</a>. This is a great article I'm going to bookmark for my files! Great advice Penelope! I've been looking into being a job recruiter and I've discovered you really do need to have connections and know everything from mentoring contacts to the definition of employee onboarding. This is a great article I'm going to bookmark for my files!

]]> By: Bianca @ how to put on a condom http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-246096 Bianca @ how to put on a condom Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:45:46 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/#comment-246096 This is a good read. A good reference. Thanks for sharing. This is a good read. A good reference. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: The Stumbling Search for a Mentor | Teri Guill - Life on the Cusp http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-243699 The Stumbling Search for a Mentor | Teri Guill - Life on the Cusp Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:58:36 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/#comment-243699 [...] This is what I’m doing (and struggling with) in the search for a mentor. [...] [...] This is what I’m doing (and struggling with) in the search for a mentor. [...]

]]> By: exact hire http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-240459 exact hire Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:42:17 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/#comment-240459 Having a mentor made all the difference for me in my career. And being a mentor made all the difference again. Now I am retired, but I meet once a week with and tutor a young man who is working on his GED high school diploma. We can all get more out of life by giving more to others. And young careerists should realize they really ought to become someone else's opportunity to give. P.S. My son, just getting started in the world, swears by the philosophy in the book, "Never Eat Alone," by Keith Ferrazzi. He has had lunch with the founder of TOMS Shoes and dinner at the world-famous Magic Castle (a very exclusive private club in Hollywood) . . . just by asking. Having a mentor made all the difference for me in my career. And being a mentor made all the difference again.
Now I am retired, but I meet once a week with and tutor a young man who is working on his GED high school diploma. We can all get more out of life by giving more to others. And young careerists should realize they really ought to become someone else's opportunity to give.

P.S. My son, just getting started in the world, swears by the philosophy in the book, "Never Eat Alone," by Keith Ferrazzi. He has had lunch with the founder of TOMS Shoes and dinner at the world-famous Magic Castle (a very exclusive private club in Hollywood) . . . just by asking.

]]> By: How to get a workplace spouse « Work Fanatic http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-236818 How to get a workplace spouse « Work Fanatic Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:37:46 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/#comment-236818 [...] all other life-saving, confidence-bolstering types of relationships, workplace spouse relationships are more common among the more highly paid. This is why I should [...] [...] all other life-saving, confidence-bolstering types of relationships, workplace spouse relationships are more common among the more highly paid. This is why I should [...]

]]> By: Making the most of your summer internship: last words « Career Center Blog http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-231062 Making the most of your summer internship: last words « Career Center Blog Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:35:53 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/#comment-231062 [...] you’ve been fortunate enough to identify a mentor within your industry, but even if you haven’t it’s still important to maintain [...] [...] you've been fortunate enough to identify a mentor within your industry, but even if you haven't it's still important to maintain [...]

]]> By: Carving Out Your Niche as a Young Professional « Career Center Blog http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-229838 Carving Out Your Niche as a Young Professional « Career Center Blog Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:54:52 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/#comment-229838 [...] Find mentors.  Navigating the professional world can be a daunting task for a recent graduate, and mentors can make that process exponentially easier and more productive.  A mentor can act as a sounding board for new ideas, can steer you toward opportunities and projects that will utilize your skill set, and help you understand the politics of your organization.  I’ve been fortunate enough in my time here to have a few fantastic mentors that have helped me along the way.  One has a very strong grasp of my interests and skills, and consistently pushes me to go outside my boundaries.  This has allowed me to not only utilize my expertise, but to continue growing in my role and beyond.  Another mentor is always there when I have a slightly ‘off the wall’ idea, and helps me think through both the opportunities and challenges it presents for our organization.  Even if you’re performing well in your role, a good mentor can mean the difference between staying exactly where you are (both literally and figuratively), and continuing to grow as a professional.  Penelope Trunk offers up some great tips for finding and keeping a mentor. [...] [...] Find mentors.  Navigating the professional world can be a daunting task for a recent graduate, and mentors can make that process exponentially easier and more productive.  A mentor can act as a sounding board for new ideas, can steer you toward opportunities and projects that will utilize your skill set, and help you understand the politics of your organization.  I've been fortunate enough in my time here to have a few fantastic mentors that have helped me along the way.  One has a very strong grasp of my interests and skills, and consistently pushes me to go outside my boundaries.  This has allowed me to not only utilize my expertise, but to continue growing in my role and beyond.  Another mentor is always there when I have a slightly 'off the wall' idea, and helps me think through both the opportunities and challenges it presents for our organization.  Even if you're performing well in your role, a good mentor can mean the difference between staying exactly where you are (both literally and figuratively), and continuing to grow as a professional.  Penelope Trunk offers up some great tips for finding and keeping a mentor. [...]

]]> By: Making the most of your summer internship: next steps « Career Center Blog http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-228848 Making the most of your summer internship: next steps « Career Center Blog Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:36:56 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2004/11/09/7-steps-to-finding-and-keeping-a-mentor/#comment-228848 [...] Be sure to check out her other mentorship-related tips in her post, 7 steps to finding and keeping a mentor. [...] [...] Be sure to check out her other mentorship-related tips in her post, 7 steps to finding and keeping a mentor. [...]

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