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Guidance and Support
Look for a mentor, or volunteer to be one and connect with ODs in your field.
Close on 500 ODs have volunteered their expertise and experience in the Mentoring Programme to help you navigate career decisions, work issues or relocation. They provide a safe and sympathetic space for you to voice issues and assist you in resolving them.
You can search for an OD Mentor, by using one or more of the search fields.
Remember to communicate well. A first impression helps.
If you would like to offer yourself as a mentor, then please do so HERE and update your mentor settings.
Please ensure your phone number, default email and current country is accurate in the system.
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Other Support
Groups & Resources
The groups below are great ways to meet with ODs in a particular profession or to observe what other ODs are up to professionally. Join the relevant groups on Linkedin or on this website (OD connect), and feel free to contact ODs within them for professional and career advice.
Tip: Make sure your Linkedin profile has "Bishops Diocesan College" in your education, connect with other ODs, and ensure your online profile is complete.
