Learn the mentor’s profile

Finding a mentor is like dating — you need to know a person first before committing to a serious relationship. Regardless of where you're searching for a mentor, carefully evaluate their profiles, even if it's just a page on Behance.

Pay attention to a potential mentor's:

• Background
• Expertise
• Skills
• Companies and clients they have worked with
• Portfolio

Make sure you have something in common with the mentor in terms of background, interests, skill sets, or industries. You may also approach them if you admire their experience and work samples or want to land a job at a company they’ve worked for.

Mentorship implies close cooperation, so you need to decide whether you're ready to spend a lot of time with this person and be honest with them about your career goals and skills.