Your career ultimately succeeds or fails on the strength of your network. Mentoring is a great way to build this network. You never know — the person you mentor could provide the introduction to your next job, or even come work for you in the future. On the flip side, don’t abuse the mentoring relationship. Whether you’re in the mentor’s seat or acting as the mentee, remember that your career is long and the tech world can be very small, so treat the other person well.
