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There are three types of mentoring. Traditional One-on-one Mentoring. A mentee and mentor are matched, either through a program or on their own. ... Distance Mentoring. A mentoring relationship in which the two parties (or group) are in different locations. ... Group Mentoring. A single mentor is matched with a cohort of mentees.

Characteristics of Excellent Mentors Good listener/sounding board. Flexible. Value diversity of perspectives. Knowledgeable. Nonjudgmental. Able to give constructive feedback. Honest and candid. Able to network and find resources.

A good mentor will have your best interests in mind, and will help you to reflect on what you're good at and the kind of work you enjoy. They can also help you make a plan to get more of the things you enjoy into your working life, give you the confidence to make changes, and help keep you on track.

Mentoring others can provide you with the opportunity to support another person's career development and help you improve your communication and leadership skills. Whether supporting someone in your industry or students in your community, it can be rewarding to help others achieve their goals.

Some of the responsibilities of mentors are: to provide guidance, advice, feedback and support to the mentee. As well as serving as their role model, teacher, counselor, advisor, sponsor, advocate and ally. You will provide them with all their tools to be able to become a better version of themselves.

A mentor may share with a mentee (or protege) information about his or her own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling. A mentor may help with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources.