Decide on the right format for the meeting

We are all used to having meetings online today. If you are geographically distant from your mentor, an online meeting format provides more flexibility. Face-to-face communication may seem more effective, but it requires more time and an undisturbed private space.

Emails, social media, and messengers may seem like a nice alternative to online meetings if you both have busy schedules, but this communication doesn't happen in real time. Social media and messenger tools also often don't imply enough seriousness and also have a character limit. Plus, it may make a mentee feel ignored or rejected simply because a mentor doesn't check their inbox instantly or is busy doing other tasks.

Mentors who insist on text-based communication are most likely not interested in investing in you. If you don't want to waste your time, find a professional who doesn't mind meeting online or offline at least once a week and is ready to reply to quick questions over chat.^[1]