7.1) Identify career plans
In seeking a mentor, the first step for a trainee is identifying particular needs. What are his or her career plans? Trainees
should assess their skills, talents, and interests, and seek advice from someone who is knowledgeable about suitable career
options. Someone who can help with this initial look at career plans may be, or may become, a mentor, but this is not essential.
[The IDP referred to earlier can help in this regard: http://www.faseb.org/opar/ppp/educ/idp.html.]
Author: Michael Kalichman
Maintained By: Anne Jackson
Last Updated: 2007-03-19

