Mentoring Practice Applications: Business of Dietetics| Volume 113, ISSUE 5, SUPPLEMENT , S29-S31, May 2013

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Mentoring 101: Building a Mentoring Relationship

      In today's economy, employers are looking to maximize efficiency and employees are doing everything they can to demonstrate their value. These complementary interests create the fertile ground from which successful mentoring, whether an organizational program or an individual relationship, can grow. Those individuals who take greater personal responsibility for their career development are the most likely to benefit from the guidance of a mentor, and organizations looking to identify and retain their most valuable contributors stand to gain by providing the opportunity for mentoring relationships to flourish. In a field as diverse as dietetics, finding a mentor who understands your particular professional interests and career goals could be the key ingredient in your career advancement. But before you can go about finding a mentor, it's essential to understand exactly what a mentor does, and how both mentor and mentee can contribute to a successful mentoring relationship.
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          In today's economy, employers are looking to maximize efficiency and employees are doing everything they can to demonstrate their value. These complementary interests create the fertile ground from which successful mentoring, whether an organizational program or an individual relationship, can grow. Those individuals who take greater personal responsibility for their career development are the most likely to benefit from the guidance of a mentor, and organizations looking to identify and retain their most valuable contributors stand to gain by providing the opportunity for mentoring relationships to flourish.
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