Having a mentor can put you on a fast track in your job or propel your career into liftoff. Just asking someone to mentor you suggests to others that you are eager to move ahead and that you may even be an overachiever. In fact, if you have a career or job with various aspects that require special skills, why not seek out several mentors, one for each specialized area? Some career strategists believe that mentors are vital if you desire to rise quickly through the ranks. Plus, they can be wonderful allies as you pursue your dreams. A bonus is that both protégés and mentors seem to benefit from such relationships.