Thursday, January 18, 2018
Mentoring a rising talent - be it a child still in school or a junior-level employee in your company - is a great way to pay it forward. According to research from Robert Half Management Resources, 38 percent of CFOs who have served as a mentor said the greatest benefit is the opportunity to improve their own leadership skills, followed by 29 percent who cited the internal satisfaction of helping others. The survey also found the majority of financial executives (62 percent) have been mentors.Thinking about becoming a mentor yourself? Robert Half Management Resources offers tips for those interested in becoming a mentor.
Determine your value. Specify the type of advice and assistance you can provide.
Research your options. If you're hoping to mentor a colleague, look into programs available through your company. There may be processes in place to match you with a potential mentee.
Go outside the office. Many groups actively seek mentors for their members, including university and high school alumni groups, community and philanthropic organizations, and professional and business associations.
Look for a rising star. Start by determining the type of person you want to mentor, such as a student entering your field or a manager looking to become an executive. Update your network on your goal.
Source: Robert Half Management Resources
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