The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of mentoring on job placement for preservice principals. Do preservice principals need mentoring?Do preservice principals use mentors? How is mentoring defined? What characteristics are used to identify potential mentors for preservice principals? Does mentoring effect job placement for preservice principals?
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