Effective mentors consistently:

• Build rapport with you
• Listen to understand more about you and your work context
• Ask probing questions to develop their and your understanding of a situation or problem
• Help you identify areas of development
• Offer different perspectives, relevant tips, information and knowledge (from their own experiences)
• Provide support and encouragement and be a sounding board as well as a critical friend
• Encourage self-reflection
• Respect your expectations of confidentiality and privacy