Stay Relevant Advice Column July 1, 2026

Welcome back to the Stay Relevant advice column, where we answer readers’ burning questions about their careers and how thrive in a fast-changing workplace.
Candace Moody, a career coach and writer with more than 30 years of experience, offers insight into what’s bothering you and what might be keeping you stuck.

This week, we give advice to someone who’s weighing the value of a credential versus experience.

Stay Relevant Advice: How to Find a Mentor at Work

Welcome to the Stay Relevant advice column, where we answer readers’ burning questions about their careers and how thrive in a fast-changing workplace. Candace Moody, a career coach and writer with more than 30 years of experience, offers insight into what’s bothering you and what might be keeping you stuck. Send your questions to candace@candacemoody.com.
This week, we provide advice for a young worker who would like to find a mentor, but is not sure how to start the process.