Finding the right mentor can make a meaningful difference in your STEM career.
A mentor can help you see new possibilities, navigate challenges, build confidence, and make more informed career decisions.
But reaching out to someone you admire can feel uncomfortable.
What should you say?
Who should you approach?
How do you ask without sounding demanding?
What should happen after they agree?
That is why we created Your Guide to Reaching Out to a Mentor, a free 15-page workbook for women in STEM who want to build genuine and supportive mentoring relationships.
What You Will Learn
This practical guide will help you:
- Understand what mentorship is and what it is not
- Identify the type of support you need
- Find potential mentors within and outside your network
- Write a thoughtful mentorship request
- Prepare for your first conversation
- Set clear goals and expectations
- Build a professional and respectful mentoring relationship
The workbook also includes reflection activities, planning pages, and templates you can use when preparing to contact a potential mentor.
What You Will Learn
This guide is designed for students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, career changers, and women in STEM who want guidance but are unsure how to begin.
You do not need to have a mentor in mind before using the workbook. It will help you clarify what you need, identify the right people, and approach the process with greater confidence.
Mentorship Starts With One Conversation
You do not need a perfect introduction or a large professional network to begin. A strong mentoring relationship often starts with a thoughtful message, a clear request, and a willingness to learn.
Download the free workbook and take your first step toward finding, connecting with, and building a relationship with the right mentor.
Download Your Guide to Reaching Out to a Mentor today.
