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How to Find a Mentor as a First-Generation Professional
Lucas opens with a striking stat: 70% of first-generation college students graduate without a professional mentor, compared to 40% of their peers. He and Luna unpack why networking feels like a foreign language when your family can't offer introductions or insider advice. They walk through specific plays: how to use LinkedIn's alumni tool to find fellow first-gens at target companies, the power of a 'reverse mentorship' pitch to a senior leader, and why a 15-minute informational interview is a lower-stakes ask than a formal mentoring commitment. Luna shares her own story…
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