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How to Be a Good Mentee Not Just a Good Mentor
Episode 5 of The Career Mentor Podcast turns the spotlight on the mentee. Lucas and Luna explore why the quality of mentorship depends more on the mentee's preparation than the mentor's generosity. Using the specific example of a mentee who wasted three sessions before getting honest about her real goal — a lateral move, not a promotion — they break down the pre-meeting brief, the ask itself, and the follow-up. Luna cites a 2023 study from the Journal of Vocational Behavior showing that mentees who set explicit goals get 2.3x more actionable advice. Lucas argues that the best…
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