Looking to connect with an expert to review your resume, troubleshoot a pressing issue, or answer a few questions about the next steps in your career…we got you. Choose Serendipitous Mentoring!

Our Developmental Network membership gives you access to a network of mentors who’s diverse expertise can help you succeed. Build a network of mentors to help you both personally and professionally. Research shows that a network results in greater career advancement.

Build High Quality Connections with full access to the Real Mentors Network. These offer you the greatest potential to have a Developmental Network who can help you long-term. More time and more mentors offer deeper learning, greater intimacy, increased self esteem and empowerment, and more knowledge and skills. With the High Quality Connection, you have the greatest opportunity to build authentic and genuine connections.

Once you’ve registered, build your profile, then connect with the mentors that best meet your growth goals. Once connected, we will guide you through your mentoring relationship, providing tips and resources every step of the way to create lasting connections.

Choose your experience!

Yes they can. Here is how to get sponsored:

If you want financial support and or assistance to join the Real Mentors Network,  we’ve outlined steps for you.

Step 1:  Do your research

Find out if your organization's current Professional Development policy

Reach out to your Direct Manager or Human Resources department for the current policy for external training and learning opportunities. If there is no policy, then find out if there is any precedent or budget for external learning and development opportunities.

Step 2: Identify your learning goals

Have clear goals for this learning opportunity! Communicate how your goals will benefit you and your organization. They want to know, in a real, tangible and measurable way.

Consider how a mentor will help you grow professionally and improve your performance. 

For example, possible impacts may be: 

• Learn to communicate more effectively.
• Resolve problems more quickly.
• Improve team productivity.
• Accept more responsibility.
• Increase ability to adapt and adjust to change.
• Expand skills to advance organization

*NOTE: Tailor this to your own specific need. If there are areas of growth that you and your employer have identified, then highlight those. 

Step 3: Write a proposal

Now, take everything you have learned into a proposal to submit to your Direct Manager or HR Department. Depending upon the culture of your organization and the relationship you have with stakeholders, the proposal could be a quick meeting, an email, or a formal written proposal. You decide!

TIPS:

If the first response is no, don’t give up. Start a conversation and ask questions. If you are able to identify the reason behind the “no”, you will be better equipped to get around it.

If they say yes, be sure to thank “the powers that be” before and after the workshop. After the workshop, be sure to touch base immediately and share what you learned.