Find a Mentor: Get Into IT

You want to get into IT but do not know where to start, whom to ask, or how long it will take. Finding a mentor is easier than it seems, and this bot gathers mentors in one place 🧭

The service belongs to a community called "Conscious Mercantility" and is named "Find a Mentor | Get into IT | IT mentors". Inside you can pick a mentor by development track.

Who you can look for

The bot's description lists the main tracks and then says "and many others". So the list is not limited to a couple of professions.

• Backend: server-side development.
• Frontend: interfaces and websites.
• QA: software testing.
• iOS: apps for iPhone.
• Android: apps for Android phones.

If your track is not named, still take a look: less common specialties show up in the list too.

Why a mentor at all

A course explains material the same way to everyone, while a mentor looks at you. They suggest what to learn first, review your code, help with a resume, and prepare you for interviews.

A good mentor saves months. A bad one wastes your money and time, so the choice deserves attention.

Choosing a mentor without regrets

1. Define the goal: a first job, a stack change, interview prep.
2. Ask for a trial session or a short consultation.
3. Ask about experience and real projects, not big promises.
4. Clarify price, format, and timing before paying.
5. Read reviews in several places, from more than one source.

If a mentor guarantees you a job, be careful. Nobody can promise an offer on your behalf.

Paid or free

Mentoring comes in different formats: free one-off questions, paid regular sessions, group programs. Each mentor sets the terms.

Start with the cheapest option to check compatibility. Paying months ahead right away is not a good idea.

What people say about the project

Opinions about the community and its paid programs are mixed. Third-party reviews can be critical or commercially motivated, so rely on your own checks.

The best way to judge a mentor is to talk to them and to people they taught. Reviews in profile channels help but do not replace a personal impression.

Where to take questions

The bot's profile lists a support contact and a service website. If something goes wrong with search or registration, write there, not to random helpers in private messages.

Prepare for the first session: write down three concrete questions and show what you can already do. It is easier for a mentor to help someone who moves forward on their own.

Agree on the format in advance: how often you talk, how homework is reviewed, and what happens if you decide to stop early. A written agreement in chat prevents arguments.

Remember that a mentor does not do the work for you. They show the way, but you do the walking, and the result depends on your persistence.

Below are four questions people ask before using it.