*Be a positive role model
*Assist the mentee to decide which issues are appropriate to be addressed
in mentoring and which should be referred on to clinical supervision
or to personal counselling, business or legal advice (Steele,2003)
*Role model professional behavior
*Introduce the mentee to others
*Guide the mentee in developing skills of reflection and learning
from experience
*Challenge assumptions and the status quo
*Provide constructive feedback when asked
*Assist the mentee to develop professional networks
*Encourage independent decision making (Owens & Patton, 2003)
*Assist the mentee to set professional and career goals
*Provide a listening ear
*Assist the mentee to identify actual and potential personal and professional
development opportunities
*Be aware of personal values / beliefs and ensure these are not imposed
on the mentee
*Support, encourage and inspire the mentee (Owens & Patton,2003)
*Help problem solve and identify potential solutions (including relevant
resources)
*Be empathetic
