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Finding a Mentor
Mentors help shape decision-making, and decisions shape a life. Many successful people have had mentors at every stage of their lives.
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A mentor can:
- Listen to you and help you stay motivated to succeed
- Help you with your school work
- Help you plan for your education
- Help you find an internship
- Help you learn a particular skill or to discover your skills
You can find a mentor in your school, family, community, faith community, and place of employment. Finding a mentor is easier than you may think, but it does take work on your part.
Here is what to look for:
- Someone who is successful in life
- Someone who believes in you and will go to bat for you
- Someone who will tell you the truth
- Someone who cares about doing the right thing
- Someone you can trust
Start making a list of trustworthy people you know who might be able to be your mentor or help you find a mentor...
Do it! Ask someone to be your mentor.
- Tell them what you expect from a mentor
- Tell them why you think they would be a good mentor
- Ask if they would be willing to be your mentor, or to help you find a mentor
- Suggest a trial period to see if it is working for both of you
- If at first you don't succeed, try again. Don't give up and don't get discouraged. You may hear a "no" from four different people before you hear that magical "yes" from person number five
Also, be on the look out for school programs or organizations that match students with mentors.
