In episode 63 of the Graduate Job Podcast I explore why you, yes you dear listener should get a mentor to help you as you look for a graduate job. We explore what exactly a mentor is and what they do. We discuss why they are so useful in helping you look for a graduate job, top tips for how you can find a mentor, and what exactly to say to them when you ask so that they say yes. We also delve into brilliant advice on how to set the relationship up at the beginning so that you both get something out of it. Now, if you’re listening to this thinking a mentor sounds a bit pretentious or too much like hard work, I can understand where you’re coming from, and after university I would have agreed, but…..stick with it, have a listen, because if you follow the advice in this episode and get a mentor, I guarantee it will improve your employability….guarantee it, or your money back…on this free podcast. As always, all links to everything we discuss today with links and full transcripts are available right this very moment in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/mentoring. Before we start a quick request from me, your feedback helps me to create the episodes you want to hear, so I’ve set up a super simple and very quick survey, as I want the show to best serve your needs. It’s got 5 questions and will take you a minute, so please check it out at http://www.graduatejobpodcast.com/survey. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. But in the meantime, let’s crack on with the show.
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What exactly a mentor is and what they do Why they are so useful in helping you look for a graduate job Top tips for how you can find a mentor The secret of what exactly to say to a mentor when you ask so that they say yes Brilliant advice on how to set the relationship up at the beginning so that you both get something out of it The inside track of how to be a good mentee Why having a career mentor could set you up for graduate job success#50: How to get a training contract with Allen & Overy
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#46 - How a fashion blog led to a dream job in social media, with Tamara McCleary
#45 - How to Land Any Job You Want, with Raghav Haran
#44: Cracking the Success Code with John Lees
#43: How to use a graduate recruitment agency, with Rob Blythe from Instant Impact
#42: How to pass the EPSO test and work for the European Union, with Andras Baneth
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#38: Social media for your graduate job search, with Marielle Kelly
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