November 2014
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This chapter provides recommendations for finding the right mentor and also becoming one. It is not always easy to find a mentor, if found, take full advantage of every minute that have to spend with this experienced professional who has committed to help to achieve goals. While having a mentor is an important part of advancing the career, being one is just as important. Giving to others will help in growing tremendously, both personally and professionally. If a person has decided to become a mentor, the next step will be to find a Protégé to work with. Confidentiality and accountability are key factors in a successful relationship. As the mentor, the person provides some guidelines for how the actual relationship will work. The chapter provides some recommendations for delicately ending the mentoring relationship. It lists some of the things not to do for both the Protégé and mentor.