Expert Tips On The Right Way To Network And Regain Your Career Foothold During The Pandemic
What if you can’t access mentors?
If you work freelance, have your own business, or work remotely, finding a natural pathway to a mentor can be tough, Noor says. However, mentors can come in some unexpected forms. “I can appreciate how challenging it can be to find mentors if it’s not an official ‘program’ at your place of work, for example. I’ve lived through that too! So if you don’t have direct access to mentors, you can still be ‘mentored’ because mentors can take the form of authors, podcasters, or other specialists that you learn from at a distance,” she says. “If you find a creator who really speaks to you, follow her work.