Navigating The Career Jungle

Let's start with some basic definitions.   A mentor is a trusted counselor or guide (per The Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary).   A career coach is a career counselor: somebody who offers another person professional guidance and advice on career change or improvement (per Bing online dictionary).   A sponsor is someone who will introduce you to the right people and make the case for you by having top-level conversations on your behalf (per Fortune Online).   6 essential elements to creating a successful relationship   Respect their time Have your goals written down Be ready to work They are not responsible for your job search Be open to constructive criticism  Be flexible and stay focused  Establishing guidelines with coaches and mentors   It’s important to enter the coaching/mentoring relationship with clear guidelines and expectations. This is a two-way street. So, before you decide to enter into