Mentorship is crucial for your career growth and success.

Unfortunately, a lot of people go through their entire careers without developing a solid mentoring relationship.

Research shows that employees who have mentors are more engaged, perform better, and their careers grow at a faster rate than those who don't have mentors. And still, many women struggle to find professional mentors.

This guide walks you through what mentorship is, why you need it, the six types of mentors you need in your career, the steps to establish a mentorship connection, and red flags to look out for when selecting a mentor.