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The first yearPublished Jul 23, 2026

How did you find a mentor who was genuinely useful?

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Mentorship can be formal, informal, clinical, or career-focused. How did you identify someone trustworthy, set boundaries, ask useful questions, and keep the relationship reciprocal rather than turning one person into an always-on help desk?

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