Category Archives: reverse mentor

Ten Aspects of Mentorship You Didn’t Know (but Should)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Mark Babbitt

If you are a college student, recent graduate or young professional perhaps you’ve become aware that mentorship – and curating mentor relationships – has become a critical element in your career development.   

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Life Lessons Learned from Interns (I See Young People!)

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Mark Babbitt

Every time I see yet another boomer blog bashing Millennials, I’m tempted to defend. The reality is, however, they don’t need me in that role. They do just fine by – and for – themselves.

So let me take this in another direction and say, without hesitation, that over the last two years I’ve learned more from interns and young professionals than I have from fellow boomers, business books, blogs and big conferences – all put together.   

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Pay It Forward: Being a Mentor Is Good for Your Career

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Noel Rozny

Remember back when you were starting your career… it was intimidating at times – learning the ropes, avoiding career landmines. And someone experienced helped make your real world transition easier. Now is a great time to return that favor! And as if that isn’t enough motivation, becoming a mentor is great for your career!   

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