Mentoring & The Job Hunt

Hack the People Seattle

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1. mentoring & the job hunt
2. first, you have to ask for help • be specific • ask for introductions • get your resume reviewed • no to: code challenge help, nepotism
3. mentors are in high demand; be courteous
4. #notallmentors
5. how do you tell if you have a good mentor? • you should be able to point to tangible ACTIONS by your mentor • a mentor should check in on you • you should feel energized, confident, supported, etc
6. a good mentor teaches • your mentor should not make decisions for you • they give direction, input, and feedback • they teach you how to interpret companies & offers • they remind you of your values
7. a bad mentor sees you as an extension • be wary of “you remind me of myself” • they might try to fix what their own career missteps • they can be blinded to your challenges • a mentoring relationship should only benefit the mentor incidentally
8. what do i do if i have a bad mentor and i'm trying to find a job?
9. follow up! • share what came of the leads they gave you • don’t be afraid to be honest • send thank you emails • buy them lunch when you get that first paycheck!
10. thanks! you can find me: @lizmrush liz@lizmrush.com