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1- Good evening to everyone that follows this discussion. I'm sure you're getting tips to move forward in your career.

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2- Career is a not a job. A job is only a part of your career. A career is a journey and it is always better to start the journey on campus.

Today, our discussion will be on A CAREER MENTOR

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3- A career mentor is someone ahead of you in your chosen field that is willing to help you navigate your path in your journey.

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4- Please, underline the willing in the last tweet. It is important that the person is willing, but not just willing, but able to lead you to your desired goal.

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5- I know the question on your mind is how to get a career mentor, but before you do that, you need to answer some questions.

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6- The first question you must answer before seeking a career mentor is 'where am I going?' It is crucial to know where you are going before seeking for someone to lead you there.

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7- A mentor will not provide every thing you need, but simply guide you. So, 'what are your expectations from your career mentor?' Be specific.

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8- After you have answered those two questions, you now come to 'who can be my career mentor?' Now, I will list out the places where you can get a career mentor.

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9- Your Lecturer. A way to get a career mentor is to connect with a lecturer before leaving school. Don't say you will not need them. Even if all you will get is a letter of recommendation for further study, it's worth it.

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10- Secondly, attend seminars and training. It is a good way to make connections with people in your field. Don't be in a haste after the meeting. Reach out to one or two.

Don't be quick to ask for mentorship. Connect first.

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11- There are organizations involved in providing mentors for students and young graduates. Make use of Google. @TonyElumeluFDN can also provide mentors for you.

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@TonyElumeluFDN 12- Lastly, social media. You can connect with people on LinkedIn and Twitter too. But, please, be polite. Nobody owes you. Also, tweet responsibly. Don't drag anyone with a tweet that will cost you. My motto on twitter is 'mind your business'.

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@TonyElumeluFDN 13- I will stop here and take questions. This thread is not to tell you about the benefits of a mentor, but to show you what to do before seeking a mentor and how to get one. Next week, we will talk about how to relate with mentors.

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14- Thank you @Eksunews for having me. See you next week

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