By Maple Chen, Business Strategy Manager at American Eagle Outfitters
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Over the years, I’ve had other similarly formal mentor relationships, thanks to my company’s Close Knit Co-Mentorship program that matches associates across departments for a six-month series of meetings. But I have also had mentorships that grew more organically -- former managers who I kept in touch with, and leaders in other departments who could offer a different perspective. If you’re looking for a mentor but not sure where to start, I would recommend trying a mentorship program! Pennsylvania Women Work’s 3 Cups of Coffee program is, of course, a great place to start. Your current employer may also have a program you can join – according to MentorcliQ, “as of 2022, 84% of U.S. Fortune 500 companies have visible mentoring programs.” Your manager or Human Resources department should be able to help you, or if a formal program isn’t available, they may have suggestions for potential mentors in your organization to reach out to. So, you have a mentor now…what’s next? Here are some suggestions to make the most of your meetings with your mentor:
For me, I found myself taking interns under my wing and offering one-on-one meetings to share advice, and now new hires at my organization often reach out to learn more about my career path. I love talking about what I’ve learned, and when I realized that people actually found a 30-minute phone call helpful, I discovered I had become a mentor without really trying to! As you begin mentoring others, here are some things to keep in mind:
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