Summary You don’t necessarily have to “find a mentor” first. Often, you can make a connection with someone, and the mentorship relationship develops from there. It can be helpful to tell people you trust about your interests and your ambitions. You never know who might know someone you could talk to. Following up matters outside the job-search context. I think that’s where networking can become mentorship. If someone takes the time to give me advice, I keep them updated.
