"One mistake I think people make is that they tend to want the most senior sponsor and mentor. That's not so great if that person doesn't know you well, doesn't know your work, and can't really speak to it,"
"You need somebody who's going to bang the table on your behalf, and that's going to be someone who really knows the substance of your work and the value that you're delivering,"
"In Goldman's annual intern survey this year, 84% of respondents said they expected to be paired with a mentor at a new job."
Young professionals often prioritize seniority when seeking workplace mentors, but seniority is insufficient if the mentor does not know the mentee's work or cannot speak to it. Effective mentorship requires someone who understands the substance and value of the work and will actively advocate on the mentee's behalf. Eighty-four percent of surveyed interns expect to be paired with a mentor at a new job. The firm promoted 608 employees to managing director, with 70% from revenue-generating divisions and 27% women. New managing directors were advised to identify people to mentor and to focus on amplifying team talents.
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