Getting constructive feedback

Feedback is a double-edged sword — it can be incredibly helpful at times and counterproductive at others. However, a good mentor will be able to give you constructive feedback on your work in a way that builds you up instead of breaking you down.

Whether it is for your resume, CV, portfolio, cover letter, or latest project, a good mentor will challenge you with feedback to bring out your full potential without making you feel like you’re inadequate.

Moreover, constructive feedback does not just involve criticism from the mentor on what the mentee can do better — it also involves pointing out what the mentee is doing right so that it can be replicated in the future by the mentee.