You Need a Career ‘Sponsor’ (Not Just a Mentor)
There’s a lot of advice out there (read: on Lifehacker) about finding a mentor, and that’s because having someone established to guide you is a major benefit for your career.…
How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor
There is no shortage of advice and research that points to the benefits of having mentors. They are advisors who can offer support to you throughout your career. In doing…
Four Basic Job Skills Everyone Needs, But Not Everyone Has
When we think about our careers, we tend to focus on the type of work we do, the industry we’re in, or the salary we need. These are all important…
The Difference Between a Coach, Mentor, and Therapist (and When You Need Them)
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock) Maybe you’ve hit a career rut, or you need one-on-one guidance to overcome a personal struggle—whatever it is, self-help books aren’t cutting it. Asking for help can…
God Selects Fall Interns
THE HEAVENS—Upon sending forth a chorus of angels to officially extend the offers of divine apprenticeship, the Lord God Almighty confirmed Wednesday that He had selected a new class of…