Finding and working with a mentor

Never is working with a good mentor more important than when you are an established researcher, jugging multiple demands and needing a trusted and knowledgeable sounding board. Don’t wait for an official mentoring scheme to find a mentor.

Choosing, recruiting, and working with a mentor is a resource developed by Dr Kay Guccione. It explains how choosing and working with a mentor can give you structured time to think through your career, navigate your Institution, and make better‑informed decisions at any stage of your academic journey. It offers practical guidance on identifying the right mentor for you, setting expectations, and getting the most out of conversations so that they genuinely support your professional and career development.

What will you take forward?

One thing to try: What’s the one challenge where a mentor’s guidance would help you most right now? And who, someone you genuinely trust and find credible, will you reach out to for an informal discussion?

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