Advice from above

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“Getting free impartial advice and coaching from someone in the industry who you can learn from and be inspired by – what’s not to like?” That’s not the blurb on the MRS website about its new mentoring scheme, but the response of a mentee when asked why they got involved. Another said: “I was going through a really tumultuous time at work and needing guidance, when an email about the scheme popped into my inbox. It looked too good to be true, and I looked for the catch – but it’s proved to be the light at the end of the tunnel for me.”

The scheme matches members – who are looking for support and advice with their work, career and even work-life balance – with experienced senior professionals in the research sector who can help them to grow professionally and personally. It’s open to all MRS members as a free membership benefit, and mentees are paired up ...