Mentoring and its benefits

Everyone in this world needs proper guidance to be successful in their career and life.

The person who provides that guidance is called a mentor. The process of providing that guidance, sharing knowledge, skills, and life experience to guide another towards reaching their full potential is mentoring.

Let us further understand what mentoring is :

• It is a positive, supportive relationship, encouraging young people to develop to their fullest potential;
• It entails informal communication, usually face-to-face and during a sustained period;
• A mentor passes skills and knowledge to the mentee;
• It is a long-term process based on mutual trust and respect;
• It is more focused on creating an informal association between the mentor and mentee;
• It is a learning relationship, generally focused on long term career development;
• It offers the chance to improve communication skills and develop leadership abilities;
• It helps to grow their confidence in areas of expertise;
• The primary purpose is personal growth, building skills, knowledge, and understanding.

A mentor invests their time and effort into their mentorship duties and truly wants to help a mentee grow in their personal and professional life.

Benefits of having a Mentor

• Encouragement and support for growth and improvement;
• Guidance/collaboration;
• Advice;
• Building a professional network;
• Receiving feedback on behavior;
• Open your mind to new ideas and possibilities;
• Identify opportunities and advise on how to promote yourself;
• The growth opportunity will be immense.

Mentoring depends on trust, confidentiality, mutual respect, and sensitivity. A mentor may help with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources.

Eight Tips for Getting the Most Out of Mentoring :

1. Spend time with your mentor;
2. Articulate your goals and objectives;
3. Come to meetings prepared;
4. Have your mentor observe you in action;
5. Build your network.

Friends, looking at the benefit of mentoring and having a mentor, one must go for mentoring. It will be beneficial for your personal and professional growth.