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A '''mentor''' is a person who acts as a wise [[counsel]]lor and guide to a younger or more inexperienced person, generally on an informal, one-to-one basis. Mentors can be found in most areas of life, but are most beneficial where the mentor helps his or her pupil to a more Godly or spiritual life. Mentors are also found in [[academia]], [[politics]] and other areas of life. In the business world, "mentoring", where an experienced business person takes a more junior, but promising, employee under his or her wing, is increasingly a recognised and formalised practice.
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[[File:Mentor.png|thumbnail|right|350px|A mentor is a person who acts as a wise [[counsel]]lor and guide to a younger or more inexperienced person, generally on an informal, one-to-one basis.]]
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A '''mentor''' is a person who acts as a wise [[counsel]]lor and guide to a younger or more inexperienced person, generally on an informal, one-to-one basis. A mentor also can provide support, and instruction to another person, due to their knowledge and expertise. Mentor often act as a trusted advisor and role model in careers and personal life guidance.
  
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Rarely, the junior partner in a relationship can be the mentor. Such a case is the appointment of Senator [[Joseph Biden]] as the [[Democratic Party]] vice-presidential candidate, his role clearly{{who says}} being to mentor the inexperienced presidential candidate, Senator [[Barack Obama]].
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Mentors can be found in most areas of life, but are most beneficial where the mentor helps his or her pupil to a more godly or spiritual life. Mentors are also found in [[academia]], [[politics]] and other areas of life. In the [[business]] world, "mentoring", where an experienced business person takes a more junior, but promising, employee under his or her wing, is increasingly a recognised and formalised practice.
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The word 'mentor' derives from a character in [[Homer]]'s [[Odyssey]]: the original Mentor was a wise old man who tutored Telemachus during Odysseus' long absence.
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== How to choose a mentor ==
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[[File:Mentoring.png|thumbnail|right|400px|When choosing a mentor, you can consider such factors as: their skills, experience, and how effectively and harmoniously you will work together. In addition, you can also think about your goals and what you want to get out of the relationship.<ref>
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*[https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+pick+a+mentor&oq=How+to+pick+a+mentor&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgBEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMgYICRAuGEDSAQg1MDIyajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 How to pick a mentor]</ref>]]
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When choosing a mentor, you can consider such factors as: their skills, experience, and how effectively and harmoniously you will work together. In addition, you can also think about your goals and what you want to get out of the relationship.<ref>
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*[https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+pick+a+mentor&oq=How+to+pick+a+mentor&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgBEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMgYICRAuGEDSAQg1MDIyajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 How to pick a mentor]</ref>
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*[https://hbr.org/2021/03/whats-the-right-way-to-find-a-mentor What’s the Right Way to Find a Mentor?], Harvard Business Review
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*[https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/learn-and-grow/career-development/mentoring/how-choose-mentor How to Choose a Mentor], Yale University
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*[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-choose-a-mentor How To Choose a Mentor in 5 Steps], Indeed
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*[https://asana.com/resources/tips-find-mentor How to find a mentor in 8 steps], Asana
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*[https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/how-to-ask-for-mentorship#:~:text=Qualities%20of%20life%2Dchanging%20mentors%20to%20look%20for,to%20your%20experiences%20and%20offer%20guidance%20accordingly. How to ask for mentorship at work]
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*[https://www.coursera.org/articles/how-to-find-a-mentor How to Find a Mentor and Grow Toward Your Goals], Coursera
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*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-best-practices-finding-selecting-good-mentor-james-rogers#:~:text=Determine%20your%20goals%20and%20needs:%20Before%20seeking,the%20specific%20skills%20and%20experience%20you%20want 5 Best Practices for Finding & Selecting a Good Mentor]
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*[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/important-qualities-to-look-for-in-a-mentor#:~:text=Important%20qualities%20to%20look%20for%20include%20active,advance%20your%20career.In%20this%20article%2C%20we%20list 10 Important Qualities To Look for in a Mentor (With Tips)], Indeed
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*[https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/qualities-of-a-good-mentor#:~:text=Skilled%20mentors%20weave%20powerful%20connections%20and%20relationships,create%20a%20supportive%20environment%20for%20their%20mentees The 12 pivotal qualities of the best mentors]</ref>
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== See also ==
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*[[Accountability partner]]
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*[[Social influence]]
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*[[Interpersonal relations]]
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*[[Autodidacticism]] (Self-taught)
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:07, April 1, 2025

A mentor is a person who acts as a wise counsellor and guide to a younger or more inexperienced person, generally on an informal, one-to-one basis.

A mentor is a person who acts as a wise counsellor and guide to a younger or more inexperienced person, generally on an informal, one-to-one basis. A mentor also can provide support, and instruction to another person, due to their knowledge and expertise. Mentor often act as a trusted advisor and role model in careers and personal life guidance.

Mentors can be found in most areas of life, but are most beneficial where the mentor helps his or her pupil to a more godly or spiritual life. Mentors are also found in academia, politics and other areas of life. In the business world, "mentoring", where an experienced business person takes a more junior, but promising, employee under his or her wing, is increasingly a recognised and formalised practice.

The word 'mentor' derives from a character in Homer's Odyssey: the original Mentor was a wise old man who tutored Telemachus during Odysseus' long absence.

How to choose a mentor

 
When choosing a mentor, you can consider such factors as: their skills, experience, and how effectively and harmoniously you will work together. In addition, you can also think about your goals and what you want to get out of the relationship.[1]

When choosing a mentor, you can consider such factors as: their skills, experience, and how effectively and harmoniously you will work together. In addition, you can also think about your goals and what you want to get out of the relationship.[2]

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