>> So how do you ask someone to be your mentor?
This is probably a request that's best made in person.
So send them a note, see if they'll grab coffee or lunch with you.
First, you want to tell them why you want a mentor and what you hope to get out of it.
Then, tell them the qualities that you're looking for in a mentor.
And, finally, flatter them a little bit.
Make this part good.
Tell them why you've come to them.
If they decline, don't be offended.
It's not personal.
Mentorship should be taken seriously and requires a commitment of time.
Some professionals are just too busy.
But, if they do say yes, make sure you show gratitude
and enthusiasm about the newly formed bond.