Seek Mentorship

Find a mentor who has successfully navigated a similar career change or who is established in your desired field. A mentor can offer invaluable advice, encouragement, and potentially even facilitate networking opportunities or job leads.

Find a mentor who has successfully navigated a similar career change or who is established in your desired field. A mentor can offer invaluable advice, encouragement, and potentially even facilitate networking opportunities or job leads.

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Joana Veiga
Product Design Leader at IKEA
Mon, 06/03/2024 - 04:50

As someone who lived, studied and worked in four different countries, I have to highlight the crucial added value that mentorship can bring. I have changed roles many times and mentors helped me to think decisions through and to consider options I haven’t identified. Two brains is always better than one. Apart from approaching people directly on LinkedIn, I have mentored via dedicated platforms such as SheSays London or now the global ADPlist.org. Luckily, both as a mentor and a Mentee I have found helpful people that truly have supported me and helped me grow/ empower me in my decisions and ultimately my professional career.

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