My mentor has been an important part of my professional life and, over the years, a trusted friend, confidante and adviser in many aspects of my life. She’s given me opportunities to earn experience in areas of public relations that I might not otherwise have had and is always ready with advice if I ask. If I don’t need advice, she’ll just...

This guest post is from Allie Osmar, founder of The Mentorship Connection. Amid the woes of our nation’s current economic situation, many students are beginning to feel a bit uneasy about approaching the real world. I was thinking about this during a recent meeting with my mentor at Edelman, where I work today. We have a great mentorship program that sets...