What to Keep In Mind When Choosing a Career Mentor

<h1>What to Keep In Mind When Choosing a Career Mentor</h1>Author: <a title="Peggy McKee" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/peggy-mckee/147786.htm">Peggy McKee</a> Finding a mentor can help you advance your career, but it can sometimes be difficult to choose the best one. There are many factors that go into choosing a mentor who will be effective, objective, but still motivated to help you get where you want to go. A manager, recruiter, or your friend might not be the best choices for you.  A manager, for instance, might present a conflict of interest in certain situations, and they probably won’t have the time to help you.  A recruiter just won’t do it–a recruiter’s primary concern is to please their clients (the hiring company) and he or she won’t have time, either.  A friend might be unable to give you any constructive criticism out of a desire to remain your friend! Even though it can seem difficult to find a mentor, I can’t emphasize enough how valuable a mentor can be to your career.  A mentor in your field has been there, done that, and can help you advance while also keep you from making mistakes.  A mentor can see the big picture of your career, but still knows how to coach you through the details.  Example:  I recently coached someone through the interview process.  We worked on his presentation, his answers to interview questions, documents like his <a href="http://30-60-90-day-sales-plan.com/30-60-90-day-sales-plan-with-audio.htm">30/60/90-day sales plan </a>and brag book, and his negotiation skills–and he got the job, with a $22,000 base pay increase!  I’m not saying you have to hire me–I primarily help people involved in medical sales, laboratory sales, medical device sales, biotechnology sales, imaging sales, pathology sales, pharmaceutical sales, and other health care sales.  As a <a href="http://www.phcconsulting.com/customized-consulting-services.htm">career coach</a>, I help them <a href="http://www.phcconsulting.com/WordPress/2009/04/17/how-to-raise-your-profile-within-your-organization/">move from sales to management</a>, and from other sales areas into health care sales.  You should find someone who’s an expert in your field that you’re comfortable working with.  Finding a mentor (or hiring one) is an investment in yourself and your career that has the potential for huge dividends.  It’s worth it!About the Author: Peggy McKee has been recruiting and placing top sales talent (in the medical industry) for over 10 years. Her firm, PHC Consulting, is one of the nation's leading medical sales recruiting firms. Check out her blog and site to learn powerful tips that will set you apart in the job search! See => <a target="_blank" href="http://www.phcconsulting.com">http://www.phcconsulting.com</a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/career-management-articles/what-to-keep-in-mind-when-choosing-a-career-mentor-1402638.html" title="What to Keep In Mind When Choosing a Career Mentor">What to Keep In Mind When Choosing a Career Mentor</a>

Finding a mentor can help you advance your career, but it can sometimes be difficult to choose the best one. There are many factors that go into choosing a mentor who will be effective, objective, but still motivated to help you get where you want to go. A manager, recruiter, or your friend might not be the best choices for you. A manager, for instance, might present a conflict of interest in certain situations, and they probably won’t have the time to help you. A recruiter just won’t do it–a recruiter’s primary concern is to please their clients (the hiring company) and he or she won’t have time, either. A friend might be unable to give you any constructive criticism out of a desire to remain your friend!

Even though it can seem difficult to find a mentor, I can’t emphasize enough how valuable a mentor can be to your career. A mentor in your field has been there, done that, and can help you advance while also keep you from making mistakes. A mentor can see the big picture of your career, but still knows how to coach you through the details. Example: I recently coached someone through the interview process. We worked on his presentation, his answers to interview questions, documents like his 30/60/90-day sales plan and brag book, and his negotiation skills–and he got the job, with a $22,000 base pay increase!

I’m not saying you have to hire me–I primarily help people involved in medical sales, laboratory sales, medical device sales, biotechnology sales, imaging sales, pathology sales, pharmaceutical sales, and other health care sales. As a career coach, I help them move from sales to management, and from other sales areas into health care sales. You should find someone who’s an expert in your field that you’re comfortable working with. Finding a mentor (or hiring one) is an investment in yourself and your career that has the potential for huge dividends. It’s worth it!

Peggy McKee has been recruiting and placing top sales talent (in the medical industry) for over 10 years. Her firm, PHC Consulting, is one of the nation's leading medical sales recruiting firms. Check out her blog and site to learn powerful tips that will set you apart in the job search! See => http://www.phcconsulting.com

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