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Mentorship Importance
1. Why is it important to have a mentor?
A) Without a mentor it is impossible to advance within a company
B) It is someone to guide you through your early career years and beyond
C) If you make a mistake you can blame it on your mentor
D) Mentors are a great excuse to take long lunch meetings
2. Which of the following is an important quality to look for in a mentor?
A) Someone who is authentic and cares about your professional growth
B) Someone who is a good listener and a good role model
C) Someone who is willing to share his/her expertise
D) All of the Above
3. If you chose to have more than one mentor, they SHOULD:
A) Fill different roles in your development
B) Assist you in the same thing
C) . Give you opposite advice when you face a problem
D) None of the Above
4. Your mentor must be someone you are already close to.
True
False
5. Why is it important to have a mentor who will be honest with you?
A) Because a mentor by nature is supposed to stress you out
B) Because that is what you pay them for
C) Because constructive criticism will allow you to grow
D) All of the Above
6. Your mentor should be someone who you trust and respect.
True
False
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Billy offers some quick tips on why every student should try to find a mentor.
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