No mentor will be expected to work with any mentee he or she has not interviewed and agreed to mentor. Likewise, each mentee must want to work with mentor. The willingness of both participants to work collaboratively is a cornerstone of this program. The formal requirement is to attend a two day training program. Upon completion of the training, the mentors should be willing to spend the time and effort needed to help a soldier develop professionally.
Successful mentors buy in to the mentees's career.
Mentors are often people with considerable experience in a technical or administrative specialty or in management role. They are distinguished by their willingness to share their experience. To listen, and to offer advice to others.