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Mentorship Importance
1. Why is it important to have a mentor?
A. ) Without a mentor it is impossible to advance within a company
B. ) It is someone to guide you through your early career years and beyond
C. ) If you make a mistake you can blame it on your mentor
D. ) Mentors are a great excuse to take long lunch meetings
2. Which of the following is an important quality to look for in a mentor?
A. ) Someone who is authentic and cares about your professional growth
B. ) Someone who is a good listener and a good role model
C. ) Someone who is willing to share his/her expertise
D. ) All of the Above
3. If you chose to have more than one mentor, they SHOULD:
A. ) Fill different roles in your development
B. ) Assist you in the same thing
C. ) . Give you opposite advice when you face a problem
D. ) None of the Above
4. Your mentor must be someone you are already close to.
True
False
5. Why is it important to have a mentor who will be honest with you?
A. ) Because a mentor by nature is supposed to stress you out
B. ) Because that is what you pay them for
C. ) Because constructive criticism will allow you to grow
D. ) All of the Above
6. Your mentor should be someone who you trust and respect.
True
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