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Samuel
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Altona, CO
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How can i get a physical mentorship any digital skill?
Question on how i can have a physical mentor that will make me concentrate building my digital skills while building my social skills and making me a better person
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Melissa Thiriez
Career Center - Employer Relations
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San Jose, California
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Try seeking out a mentor that you can ask them questions about their work and if you might be able to "shadow" them sometime. Shadowing is like getting a chance to see them at work so you can get a sense of what they work on in a typical day.
To find a mentor, you can use your immediate network (think of your family, your friends' families, your neighbors, your teachers). If you don't find anyone in your immediate network, start to reach out online! Plenty of high school students make a LinkedIn profile so that they can start to meet and connect with current college students and professionals. You could find someone that has an interesting background and ask if they'd be open to chat with you on the phone or via Google Meet/Zoom. Ask them questions about how they decided on what they wanted to do, how did they get to where they are today.
Good luck!
Seek out a mentor in your immediate network like family, friends' family, neighbors, and teachers.
Ask to shadow their work sometime
Seek out a mentor not in your immediate network by using LinkedIn
Reach out to ask about a short interview
Make a time to chat via phone or online and get curious!
To find a mentor, you can use your immediate network (think of your family, your friends' families, your neighbors, your teachers). If you don't find anyone in your immediate network, start to reach out online! Plenty of high school students make a LinkedIn profile so that they can start to meet and connect with current college students and professionals. You could find someone that has an interesting background and ask if they'd be open to chat with you on the phone or via Google Meet/Zoom. Ask them questions about how they decided on what they wanted to do, how did they get to where they are today.
Good luck!
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Shalini Saxena
Sr. Consultant
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Worcester, Massachusetts
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Shalini’s Answer
Hi Samuel,
I would say you should work on your Networking with people in your interest area/or Work area.
To find a physical mentorship for digital skills - You can join Meetup.com and join professional groups in your area of interest.
Look for industry-specific events in your city or region. Websites like Meetup.com or https://www.eventbrite.com can be useful for finding such events.
Professional Associations- Join professional associations related to the digital skill you wish to learn. These associations often have mentoring programs, workshops, and seminars.
Industry Conferences /Webinars - Industry conferences are a great way to meet potential mentors or Be part of groups and Search for webinar you can join to get up to date and extend your network.
Volunteer- Volunteering your skills for a non-profit or a small organization can be a way to find a mentor. While working on real-life projects, you can find someone experienced in your area of interest who can guide you.
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is a great platform to find professionals in the digital field. You can reach out to them, express your interest in their work, and ask if they would be open to mentoring.
Remember, mentorship is a two-way relationship. Be clear about your goals and what you hope to gain from the mentorship, but also think about what you can bring to the table. Be respectful of your mentor's time and make sure to show appreciation for their guidance. It's also important to note that finding the right mentor can take time, so be patient and persistent.
All The Best.
Thanks
Shalini Saxena
I would say you should work on your Networking with people in your interest area/or Work area.
To find a physical mentorship for digital skills - You can join Meetup.com and join professional groups in your area of interest.
Look for industry-specific events in your city or region. Websites like Meetup.com or https://www.eventbrite.com can be useful for finding such events.
Professional Associations- Join professional associations related to the digital skill you wish to learn. These associations often have mentoring programs, workshops, and seminars.
Industry Conferences /Webinars - Industry conferences are a great way to meet potential mentors or Be part of groups and Search for webinar you can join to get up to date and extend your network.
Volunteer- Volunteering your skills for a non-profit or a small organization can be a way to find a mentor. While working on real-life projects, you can find someone experienced in your area of interest who can guide you.
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is a great platform to find professionals in the digital field. You can reach out to them, express your interest in their work, and ask if they would be open to mentoring.
Remember, mentorship is a two-way relationship. Be clear about your goals and what you hope to gain from the mentorship, but also think about what you can bring to the table. Be respectful of your mentor's time and make sure to show appreciation for their guidance. It's also important to note that finding the right mentor can take time, so be patient and persistent.
All The Best.
Thanks
Shalini Saxena
Shayla Enoch
Content Creator, Blogger, content writer
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Herrin, Illinois
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Shayla’s Answer
You would be surprised how many mentors are out there that can match the description to what you're looking for; but beware: there are those that can quickly take advantage of you, your talents and skills, and goals, hopes, and dreams
That said, you should weigh the pros and cons of having a mentor in the first place; find out what the benefits are and compare them with the risks, and then decide if having a mentor is truly worth it
And if it is, find the closest mentor you can trust; someone close to you that can truly help you achieve your goals and dreams, whether it be family and friends, neighbors, teachers, or even guidance counselors
That said, you should weigh the pros and cons of having a mentor in the first place; find out what the benefits are and compare them with the risks, and then decide if having a mentor is truly worth it
And if it is, find the closest mentor you can trust; someone close to you that can truly help you achieve your goals and dreams, whether it be family and friends, neighbors, teachers, or even guidance counselors