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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