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Mentorship

Honestly Mentorship is easy. I had thought it would be harder, really. I am now unofficially a mentor to several recent grads, and officially a mentor to one. They're doing great. You do have to teach people to think for themselves, but they need a boost. It makes me angry that teachers and employers don't seem to think new people need a boost in the industry. I will bet that someone helped them, and/or many people helped them. They must have taken this for granted. Part of mentoring is helping them be sure of their own abilities. As a teacher, always tell them how to teach themselves. Always have them use the software. Even though this is tedious, it is crucial. Don't use the software in front of them and make them watch. Best thing you can do for someone is take a deep breath and give them your time without judgments. And we were all young once. It's important for young people to have choices and to find themselves. When it comes to professional language, they may n