Mentor and Mentorship How Does It Work

Meaning of Mentorship
As simple as one can get the meaning of mentorship is to be guided. Mentorship is a major part of current work culture.

A mentoring is a partnership between two people in which the person with greater experience, expertise, and connections can pass on what they’ve learned to a less experienced person in the same industry. The mentor is the more senior person, and the mentee is the more junior one.

The mentor benefits because they are able to guide the next generation in an area they are passionate about and ensure that best practises are passed down; the mentee benefits because they have demonstrated that they are ready to advance in their career and can receive the additional support they need to do so.

Mentoring requires a lot of effort and preparation. It takes time, patience, faith and commitment.

But so does growing in your career. Success always requires determination and perseverance. So don’t give up!

Who is A Mentor?
“An experienced and reliable adviser,” is the dictionary definition of a mentor.

A mentor is someone with whom you can establish a long-term connection focused on the mentee’s growth and development. A mentor does not work with a mentee on a daily basis to assist them in making decisions, but they are available to provide support, advice, and teaching over time.

It’s important to distinguish between a mentor and a coach. A coach is someone who concentrates on a person’s individual skills and limitations. A coach’s relationship with their athlete or client is also typically finite, whereas a mentor/mentee relationship is typically long-term and less regimented.