Mentoring is a focused relationship with one person or a few individuals. Mentoring is not for everyone. A mentor and mentee have to have specific qualities. The relationship has to have specific goals. A discussion of these qualities and goals will help you determine if you should become involved in a mentoring relationship.
Mentors believe that people want and are capable of improvement.
Excellent supervisory skills- good mentors can manage people well. Motivation to maintain their own interest in the profession through the relationship with a mentee. Mentors do not have to be the one in charge. Desire to achieve results-mentoring is goal directed and not just to make you feel good. They desire self-improvement or to move up the professional ladder to better paying and more responsible positions.