Asking Someone To Be Your Mentor

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Published on March 5, 2024

Now that you know why it’s important to have a mentor, Billy walks us through the steps to actually ask someone to be your mentor.

Obtaining a Mentor

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

What is the BEST way to go about asking someone to be your mentor?

Call them and leave a voicemail

Via text message

Set up a time to meet in person to discuss

Ask via email but don't explain why you chose them

You should be offended if someone says no to being your mentor.

True

False

While asking someone to be your mentor, you SHOULD:

Tell them you don't really want a mentor but that someone suggested it

Tell them that your first choice for a mentor turned you down

Tell them why you want a mentor and why you admire them

None of the above

After the person agrees to be your mentor, you SHOULD:

Immediately give them a long list of demands

Show gratitude and enthusiasm about the newly formed bond

Call them every day with questions

All of the above

It is important to tell the person the qualities you are looking for in a mentor.

True

False

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