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estão direcionadas para gerência de projetos, mas na verdade se aplicam a todas
as áreas.
Finding a Mentor and Gaining Experience
A mentor is a huge boon to you if you can find one. You can find mentors by networking locally or online, but be sure you approach them in the right way and offer benefit to them in exchange for their wisdom. Your goal should be to offer valuable assistance to potential mentors, with the hope (but not expectation) they will reciprocate by sharing their lessons learned.Do not just ask to “shadow” them. What value are you offering them? Ask if there are tasks (mundane as they may be) that you could do for them, to free their time up. If you are a project team member, ask if you can help compile the status report or take meeting minutes during project meetings.
Donate your time; this is in addition to your current responsibilities. Whether volunteering for another organization or within your own company, this is a great way to gain experience. Within your own organization you should let it be known you are interested in project management; not just through words but by your daily actions.
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Top five tips for finding the perfect mentor – Austin Nairn, Program Manager of Leaders of Tomorrow (aanairn@boardoftrade.com or )
Austin Nairn manages the Leaders of Tomorrow mentor program at the Vancouver Board of Trade, which has paired over 1,500 students with mentors since its inception. Austin knows his stuff when it comes to finding the right mentor. Better listen up!
Here’s his top five checklist for finding the right mentor to bridge the gap between student life and the working world.
1. Fit.
If you’re going the CA route you are probably looking for a mentor with strong financial acumen but try to look beyond and find someone who has more than a knack for number-crunching in common with you.
Finding a mentor that not only has a compatible schedule with yours but also shares the same extracurricular interests as you will make forging a lasting relationship all the easier.
2. Honesty.
It’s critical that you set expectations with your mentor right from the start. No hidden agendas and no focussing only on getting your mentor to land you a job. “The best mentor relationships are governed by mutual respect and benefit and students that enter mentorship programs with an open mind have way more success,” says Austin.
3. Commitment.
Set agendas prior to meetings with your mentor and do the appropriate leg work ahead of time to ensure that your meetings run efficiently. Nothing is worse than wasting someone’s time so do your homework and be prepared.
4. Action.
Whether it’s a book or article recommendation or even an introduction to a colleague, always follow up on suggestions that your mentor makes.
5. Etiquette.
Say your please and thank yous! You only have one reputation, so make sure it’s a good one by expressing your gratitude for your mentors time and help. And even after you’ve flown the nest, stay in touch. “Mentors have a vested interest and love to hear what these young people are going on to do,” says Austin. “Out of respect, keep them in the loop.”
If you’re interested in applying to the Leaders of Tomorrow program at the Vancouver Board of Trade, application details can be found here (http://www.leadersoftomorrow.com/). But hurry. The deadline is at the end of this month.
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