As recent graduates enter their career fields, they consider a variety of resources to advance their careers. Many people join professional organizations or pursue further education. However, mentorships are an option often overlooked.
Forbes recently published an article with the results of a study on mentorships: “76% of people think mentors are important, however, only 37% of people currently have one.”* These numbers reflect quite a disparity. Is it so challenging to secure a mentor? Are employees unable to recognize the mentors to whom they have access?
Many recent graduates do not understand the purpose of mentorship. Clarifying this objective and the appropriate expectations may open the door to more effective use of this resource. This leads us to the following questions: