Career questions tagged professional-mentoring
Do I need a research mentor if I plan on conducting secondary research?
Hello! My name is Sanvhi and I am a rising junior. This summer and in the following months, I plan on conducting secondary research on the connection between architecture and domestic violence in India, exploring how spaces can impact the increase or decrease in violence taking place. To be honest, I am not completely sure how having a mentor works. In my research about it, I learned that I would assist them with their findings, and others different stories. I have heard that it is best to have a mentor for research, but since my research is not something I believe I can do with primary data I have gathered, I am not sure if I need one. If I did have one, I honestly am not sure what we would be able to discuss, or how they would be able to help me. Please let me know what you think. Thank you!
What are your top tips on building impactful relationships with mentors?
Finding mentors is a difficult task in and of its own, however maintaining and nurturing those relationships is in my opinion 10x more difficult. How can I successfully build those relationships as a high school, but also assure that they are impactful?
What should I think about as I prepare to meet with a mentor?
I am going to have my first conversation with a mentor soon. How can I prepare? What are tips you have for me? Any and all input is welcome to help me make the most of this exciting opportunity. This will be a short term relationship by the way, I might only have one opportunity to talk to this mentor.
What are the best ways to network?
I'm wondering what are the most effective methods of networking? Is volunteering the best or are informational interviews with professionals in my field of choice? I want to gain a network before applying for grad school and find a mentor. #graduate-school #volunteering #networking #mentoring #professional-development #professional-training #professional-mentoring
Are there classes that a Sociolgy major should defintely take in college?
One of my career choices is being a sociologist because I really like to to solve problems and helping people. #professional-mentoring
What are the most critical classes I need to take in order to get a job in finance?
I just want to know if going back to school what would be the most beneficial classes to take. #professional-mentoring #fiance