Mentoring means you have time to develop people, that there are human values that come into play, not just money. To find out if a company would be a good place to look for a junior ment, check the company's cash flow, level of debt, and ratio of people to revenue. Also, find out how long the company has been around. If you can find a firm that reviews its workers regularly and invests in their training, it's a good bet that it is mentor friendly. Look, too, for companies with systems in place that reward people for helping other people learn faster.
Some companies even have formal mentoring programs set up.
Dr. McDaniel says AMD has implemented a process where individuals who understand the value of developing people within an organization become the champions for their divisions. They then identify people who would make excellent mentors and others who could benefit from being mentored within the program. The champion is responsible for monitoring these relationships to see what is going on, what is succeeding, and what help is needed. That's because in today's fast-paced business environment, wise people listen. They understand that they are still learning.