This chapter has looked at three important processes in career growth and development. Mentoring has been exhaustively discussed as a relationship between one person and a professional who has lengthy experience in an industry and who can give career growth and development guidance. The chapter has looked at the reasons why a mentor is important in one's life. Some of the listed reasons include mentors being sources of knowledge, giving insights on how to improve, giving encouragement, instilling discipline in your life, giving opinions, and giving advice. The chapter has also looked at the best ways of choosing a mentor and has highlighted that you should look at compatibility, strengths and weaknesses, contrast, expertise, and trust.
Networking has also been covered as a method of building relationships that help you to get information, guidance, and support. It...