Monday, October 31, 2011

Mentorship: Networking for the Mentor

Mentorship relationships are not just beneficial to the mentee. 

By taking on a mentee, a mentor is adding a valuable colleague to his/her network.  You may be new to the profession, but you have a wealth of connections that you could be referred to your mentor’s business.  A great mentor will also be a great professional that you should have no hesitation to recommend.

Mentoring is a two-way street.  The mentor and mentee benefit, but in very different ways.

Make a point to send a referral and recommendation to your mentor. Your mentor will return the favor ten times over.