So you’ve been told to find a mentor. Take these four steps: List the traits you’re looking for. Note who in your network has those traits. Meet with them. Confirm the relationship.
How to Get a Mentor
So you’ve been told to find a mentor. Take these 4 steps: List the traits you’re looking for. Note who in your network has those traits. Meet with them. Confirm the relationship. Transcript: Good day there, bakers, writers, and rock stars. Dr. Richard Huysmans here with another vlog. This time we’re looking at how to […]
Should My PhD Supervisor Be a Mentor, Colleague or Boss
PhDs are large undertakings for both the student, and their supervisors. Yet, not much time is spent considering the type of supervisor a student might need or want. Furthermore, little thought is devoted to how this might change throughout the process. In this blog I look at three approaches – boss, colleague, mentor – and […]
Should My PhD Supervisor Be a Mentor, Colleague or Boss?
PhDs are large undertakings for both the student, and their supervisors. Yet, not much time is spent considering the type of supervisor a student might need or want. Furthermore, little thought is devoted to how this might change throughout the process. In this vlog I look at three approaches – boss, colleague, mentor – and […]