ADPList
Free mentorship sessions with volunteer mentors across engineering, design and product, bookable straight from open calendars. The price makes it the obvious first thing to try.
Platform
Mentorship
ADPList
30 to 45 minutes per session
All
Free
What it is
A platform where experienced practitioners volunteer open slots and anyone can book them at no cost, spanning engineering, design, product and career coaching.
Why free mentorship works better than it sounds
Mentors are there because they want to be, which selects for people who enjoy it. Sessions are short and specific, and because there is no cost you can meet several mentors and keep talking to the one who was actually useful, which is not something a paid arrangement allows.
How to get value from a free session
Be specific and be prepared. A vague request to talk about careers produces a vague conversation. Send a question in advance, bring your resume or a real decision, and be respectful of the fact that this is unpaid time.
Best for: anyone who has never had a mentor, students, and career changers with no budget.
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Writing only gets you so far. If you want an answer to your situation rather than the general case, book a session and we will work through it together. Every session is free; a few slots open each week.
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