What Should You Look for in a Mentor?

52 Cues - A Production Music Podcast

Mentors and coaches can play a huge role in guiding you along your career journey, but how do you know when you need one, and what should you look for when looking for a mentor?
Watch this episode on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/7hUVOk1mv0w
00:00 - Intro & welcome
02:05 - A small change to our YouTube Vlog format
03:04 - Weekly check-in
04:33 - This week's Expedition 52 cue: "Shanghai And Dry"
09:25 - Why you might need a mentor
16:58 - #1: Relevant experience to where you want to be
22:14 - #2: Their teaching ability and feedback style
31:13 - #3: Do they have an established professional network?
38:10 - #4: The investment for their services
43:37 - #5: Are your personalities compatible?
48:48 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

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Chapters

1. Having a Career Mentor Is Important (00:00:00)

2. Finding a Relevant and Effective Mentor (00:18:41)

3. Find Effective Mentor With Teaching Skills (00:28:06)

4. Finding the Right Mentor or Coach (00:42:41)

5. Weekly Motivation and Handling Discouragement (00:51:15)