Here's a step-by-step breakdown to help you find the perfect mentor for you:

1. Go to the ' Explore Mentors ' section and use filters to refine your search. You can choose filters like the mentors’ expertise, experience, and pricing.

2. On a mentor's profile, you'll find important information like their rating, designation, domain, and the number of mentees they've helped. It's like a snapshot of their mentorship journey.

3. You can also read reviews from their mentees, get insights into their mentoring style, and more. It will help you focus on what you're really looking for in a mentor.

4. Also, take a look at how long-term mentorship with your chosen mentor works. You'll find this information in the mentor's profile as well.

Last, you can book a FREE Trial session with your chosen career mentor! It is the best way to vet their skills, expertise, availability, and compatibility with you.

Put simply, our mentors genuinely love to help others. They want to share their own experiences and help people learn from them.

At Preplaced , being a mentor means more than just having a mentor title. It means committing to nurture, guide, and inspire others. Our mentors understand that by sharing their successes and failures, they can make a significant impact on someone else's journey. We don’t merely have a community of qualified experts but also folks who know what it's like to be in your shoes . And who are dedicated to steering you in the right direction for success . You can trust you're in excellent hands.

To get the most out of your trial sessions, let's focus on 4 vital things:

1. Get to know your mentor – Learn about their background and share your goals with them. This way, you can build a good connection.

2. Talk about your challenges – Discuss the problems or difficulties you're facing in upskilling or interview preparation. Your mentor can better help you when they know what's troubling you.

3. Clarify what's next – Find out what's coming up in your mentorship journey. Ask about the things you need to prepare, the timeline, and the topics you'll be covering together.

4. Ask and answer questions – Be curious! Ask lots of questions to your mentor and don't be shy to answer theirs. To be ready, list all the questions you want to ask before your call.

Remember, trial sessions are a great way to find a mentor who's just right for you. By understanding your goals and needs and asking the right questions, you can find someone who can guide and support your journey. Read this guide on how to make the most of trial sessions.

Mentorship isn’t like a magic pill for success; we won’t make empty claims. However, think about how you'd usually try to upskill and prepare for interviews. You may binge-watch YouTube videos, read generic advice online, sign up for one-size-fits-all courses you probably won't complete, and collect recommendations that are not actionable.

Our mentorship, on the other hand, is unique. It gives you a well-rounded approach to your career development. It's not one-size-fits-all; it's customised to you. Instead of generic advice, you get personalised guidance. Your mentor is like your personal coach, helping you with the specific challenges you face. So, while we can't guarantee instant results, mentorship is your best bet for real, meaningful progress in your career.

Long-term mentorship is flexible and tailored to your preferences and the mentor's style. The overall duration of your 1:1 mentorship could be one month, three months, six months or more—your mentor won’t leave your side till you’ve accomplished your goals.

You have the choice of having 1-2 mentoring sessions once a week or once a month . You can focus on practising mock interviews, learning new skills, improving your resume, or even do all of these at once—it's all about what suits your career goals.

Mentorship isn’t like a course with a fixed syllabus and recorded videos. It’s more like building an ongoing support system with someone you look up to in your field. It's a personalised journey. To find out the details of your mentorship schedule on a 1:1 call with your mentor. Read more about long-term mentorship at Preplaced.