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Online mentoring really came into its own in the COVID-19 pandemic. With traditional workplace mentoring relationships unable to continue in person, networking events cancelled and furlough leaving many of us reassessing career plans, remote mentoring started to take off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike 10pm curfews, the Rule of Six and debates about whether scotch eggs are a meal in themselves (sometimes you forget what a trip lockdown was), online mentoring has stuck around – and we\u2019re glad! There are so many benefits to remote mentoring and it\u2019s one of the few good things that came out of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Remote Mentoring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remote mentoring is any mentor-mentee relationship<\/a> that takes place without an in-person meeting. Typically, this will be an online mentoring partnership, but some people mentor others over the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of remote mentoring is that it allows you to meet with people all over the country (and even the world), without the need to travel. The Career Navig8r online mentoring platform makes it easy to communicate across borders and timezones, so you can build a successful mentoring relationship without barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Benefits of Online Mentoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are so many benefits for online mentors, including the chance to top up your income from home and the opportunity to support other people with their career alongside your other commitments. With remote mentoring, there\u2019s no travel time, no need to dress too formally and no expectations to stay for a drink out of courtesy once your meeting has finished – it can slot seamlessly into your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s more about the key benefits of online mentoring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remote mentoring is the most flexible type of mentoring<\/a>. You can fit it around your job, in evenings or even during your lunch break, while you\u2019re on maternity leave or parental leave, when you\u2019re on a sabbatical or when you\u2019re on a career break<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our online mentoring platform lets you choose your own hours, so if you\u2019ve only got time to mentor on a Saturday morning or every other Tuesday after 7pm, you can be up front about that from the start and still reap all the benefits of remote mentoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Top Up Your Income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Becoming an online mentor allows you to top up your income while you\u2019re working another job or even during a career break. Lots of people do a bit of online mentoring when they\u2019re semi-retired<\/a> or even fully retired to keep their income topped up when they\u2019re no longer earning a full salary. Read more about mentoring after retirement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Expand Your Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remote mentoring allows you to expand your network without having to attend in-person networking events. If you don\u2019t live close to these events, becoming an online mentor is a great way to meet other people in your industry and build new connections. If you want to get to know people on the same level as you, peer mentoring<\/a> could be ideal for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Balance Your Commitments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The flexibility to choose the days and times you\u2019re available for online mentoring means it can easily fit easily in around your other commitments, whether that\u2019s your current job, being a parent, travelling, being a carer or something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual mentoring can give you a better hold on your work-life balance – especially if you choose to do it as a part-time (or even full-time!) job. With the ability to choose your own hours and set boundaries around your availability, online mentoring could be the job that finally helps you achieve that coveted balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Improve Your Own Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you become an online mentor, you\u2019ll have a regular opportunity to exercise your communication and leadership skills including active listening and the ability to deliver constructive feedback<\/a>. Improving these skills can boost your confidence and potentially open up new doors in your own future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Give Something Back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remote mentoring is a fantastic opportunity to give something back to your sector. Every mentor has their own unique skill set and professional journey to share, so tell your imposter syndrome<\/a> to pipe down and pass on your valuable knowledge and experience to others. Online mentoring can feel incredibly rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Mentor Online Successfully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Online mentoring requires you to present yourself and communicate differently to how you would with in-person mentoring. There are so many little nuances that we pick up during face-to-face interactions that you\u2019ll need to work harder on when communicating virtually with your mentee but with a bit of practice, you\u2019ll soon have it nailed. Check out our tips on how to mentor online successfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n