In her article for Forbes.com, Want the Job? Get a Sponser, Colette Martin explains what a sponsor is and how they can impact your job search.
Below is an excerpt of Martin’s article.
For the past two decades we’ve heard a lot about mentoring. Having a mentor – someone to guide you in your career and provide critical advice – is one of the keys to career success.
And we’ve heard a lot about networking. We have been taught that most jobs are found through networking. While estimates vary from 60% to 80%, it is a compelling data point that has made us think differently about working relationships.
Now there’s a new player everyone is talking about – the sponsor.
If you want to get ahead – and specifically if you want to get the job, your chances are dramatically increased if you have a sponsor.
What is a sponsor? And how is a sponsor different from a mentor?
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