Request a Mentor Professionally
Most people are honored to be asked and will mentor if the ask is specific and low-commitment.
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Example Prompt
Write a message asking [PERSON'S NAME AND ROLE] to mentor me. How I know them: [CONNECTION]. What I admire about their career: [SPECIFICS]. What I'm hoping to learn: [SPECIFIC TOPICS]. Propose a low-commitment structure like a monthly 30-minute call. My background: [YOUR SITUATION]. Make it easy to say yes by being specific about what I'm asking for.
Pro Tip
Ask for a trial period of 3 months rather than an open-ended commitment
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