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Mentoring
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A mentor gives support, feedback, and advice that help a mentee navigate their career, usually at the early stages. Mentoring is particularly helpful at transition points like a first job, a recent promotion or after a parental leave.
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Sponsoring
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A sponsor is someone of influence who works to promote a protégée that has shown potential. He or she works to directly influence the protégée’s career.
Both are important for women in STEM. This lesson focuses on mentoring and there is a separate lesson on sponsorship. Check it out next!
