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The Difference Between Mentor And Sponsor - How To Foster The Relationship

Noelle Johnson Founder of My Interview Buddy
July 30, 2019 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend

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About this session

The difference between a mentor and sponsor is actually pretty significant. Long story short: mentors advise, sponsors advocate. But in today’s busy world, what's the best way to find someone for each role and properly nurture the relationship? Is it even possible? Join Noelle Johnson, founder of My Interview Buddy, for a live, virtual Q&A to kickstart the process of finding mentors AND sponsors!


Meet the speaker

Noelle Johnson

Noelle Johnson

Founder of My Interview Buddy

Noelle Johnson is the owner of My Interview Buddy, an online platform to help candidates get prepared for major interviews. She has experience working in operations and hiring in corporate, start up and non profit organizations. Noelle is also a speaker and a writer and has been published in such places as Forbes, Fast Company, Medium and Cameron Diaz' Our Body Book website.

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