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Using a Mentor to Provide Industry Insights
The Importance of Mentorship in Technology: Specifically Robotics
Mentors can also provide useful industry insights. Mentors can help discuss which roles are in demand, industry trends and future technologies to research, salary insights, and different growth opportunities. Mentors are seasoned professionals in your desired industry, they are knowledgeable assets that can answer questions from experience. When discussing with an engineering graduate who has made it a key point to find a mentor in her desired industry, this is what she had to say: "Mentorship is not just about learning the job. It is about learning the industry, the culture, and how to navigate the challenges that come with being new. The right mentor accelerates both skill and mindset”. Finding a mentor in your desired industry can help accelerate your career growth.
Mentorship is critical and essential for career building. As a new graduate or student approaching a new industry, mentors can help you learn new skills, provide industry insights, and expand your network. At Robotics Roundups, we are building a community to support your growth in robotics, no matter where you are in your career. If you are interested in robotics, there are numerous industries you can step into. Having a mentor as a support system can only grow your confidence in your career decisions.
We talked to recent engineering graduates at the University of Waterloo about their experiences finding mentors through programs, events, and co-ops and how they feel it influences their experience as new graduates.
Using a Mentor to Learn New Skills
Using a Mentor to Expand Your Network
As a mentor, they know a lot of individuals in your industry; they can provide you with direct introductions, recommendations for internships or jobs, and connections with other experts. Having a mentor can expand your network exponentially, connecting you with the right people and also giving you a reliable recommendation. A University of Waterloo student who found a mentor during his first co-op discussed being extremely grateful to his mentor for providing confidence. This student has been able to connect with numerous individuals and eventually was recommended through his mentor to a job he will be heading to after his graduation date. This is what he had to say: “Your first job is less about what you know and more about who guides you. A good mentor turns confusion into confidence and potential into progress."
Having a mentor can be used as a touch point to gain new skills. With their experiences and insights, they can provide useful information at any step of your career. If you are looking for resume critiques or how to climb ranking in an industry. Mentors are those who have already been where you have been and have valuable insights to help you gain success. When chatting with a recent Waterloo graduate, we discussed how valuable mentorship has been to their growth in skills: “Mentorship is a shortcut to growth. Learning from someone else’s experience helps you avoid mistakes and build a career.” Having a mentor is a valuable asset to growth.
At any stage of your career, having a mentor can be extremely useful, whether it is to learn new skills, gain industry insight, or expand your network. For aspiring robotocists at Robotics Roundups, we have seasoned robotics professionals to mentor you. They’ll offer personalized advice to help you land your first job, learn new skills, or transition smoothly into robotics. To learn more about different industries or to find a mentor follow Robotics Roundup on LinkedIn.
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