Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to mentor, but I’m not sure I have what it takes" or “I don’t think I’m at the point in my life where I’d make a good mentor. I’m still figuring things out myself.” You're not alone.
At Mentor Canada, our research shows that the main barriers stopping Canadians from mentoring are lack of time, awareness, and self-confidence.
We get it. Life is busy, and the idea of mentoring can seem daunting to someone who is still building their own career. But in reality, mentoring can take many different forms. All you need is curiosity, an open mind, and the ability to balance teaching and learning with others. And, when it comes to the time commitment, there are many flexible mentorship opportunities that fit all sorts of schedules and interests.
Our quick and easy 10-question quiz will assess whether you have the right skills and attitude to start mentoring today.
Is mentoring right for you?