Having a Mentor at Work? (companies, interest, moving, office)

[nmssis]

I received an email the other day asking people to fill out a questionnaire if they are interested in being paired up with a mentor. Has anyone done something similar before? Do you think it's worth it? I'm basically a recluse in the office. I work in a small team in the corner while the majority of the company is on a different floor. I'd love to grow within the company and think this would be a great way to branch out, but what do I know.

Thank you!

[tassity22]

I think it's a great idea and if I were an employer, I'd consider giving a raise to people who actually volunteer to mentor someone else.

[charlygal]

My company has it. Do it. It's good to have a few connections around the company.

[MLSFan]

isn't it normal? companies have trainers and expect to promote people as older people leave or company grows

[charlygal]

Originally Posted by MLSFan

isn't it normal? companies have trainers and expect to promote people as older people leave or company grows

Have you read C-D? Many people don't have much ambition. Mentoring and moving up the ladder isn't something they think about.

[Boosane]

Originally Posted by charlygal

Have you read C-D? Many people don't have much ambition. Mentoring and moving up the ladder isn't something they think about.

Can a mentor potentially help if you're looking to move around internally? Or is that frowned upon?

[leadingedge04]

Originally Posted by Boosane

Can a mentor potentially help if you're looking to move around internally? Or is that frowned upon?

That's usually the whole reason for a mentor, at least that's what its all about where I work.. Yes, I have a mentor and love it!

[charlygal]

Originally Posted by Boosane

Can a mentor potentially help if you're looking to move around internally? Or is that frowned upon?

Yep, that's how I'm using it. To move up internally. In fact, get several mentors in different departments.

[annabanana123]

Do it. Always take the new learning opportunity and opportunity to make more connections. It can only help moving forward.

[chb119]

Originally Posted by nmssis

I received an email the other day asking people to fill out a questionnaire if they are interested in being paired up with a mentor. Has anyone done something similar before? Do you think it's worth it? I'm basically a recluse in the office. I work in a small team in the corner while the majority of the company is on a different floor. I'd love to grow within the company and think this would be a great way to branch out, but what do I know.

Thank you!

My wife started out as a mentee, when the mentor saw her ability, helped her get promoted. She now is a mentor and has two mentee's. My opinion, it couldn't hurt to get involved.