Having a mentor can seem like an exciting and enviable asset, but it's not a silver bullet for success. The real work starts after you actually connect with someone that can potentially be a mentor.

Finding a mentor can help you get ahead in your career. If you've been lucky enough to have a mentor, tell us, how did you find that person?

Jealousy and envy can be nasty feelings, but manage them the right way, and you can actually use these feelings to your advantage, or even to further your career. Next time you feel envious of someone, move past it and learn something in the process by asking that person for advice.

Having a mentor is a great way to gain experience and knowledge that's not easy to gain from formal education. Ironically, getting the most out of your mentor doesn't come with a handbook. So we wrote one.