A desire to commit time

When deciding to be a mentor, you have to keep in mind that it involves a serious commitment of time from your end — this does not just involve the duration of the mentoring session but also the time you have to spend preparing for these meetings, for the review of your mentee’s work, and to provide feedback.

Sometimes, your mentee may also want to be in touch with you outside of meeting hours. So, decide well in advance how many hours a week you can set aside for mentorship-related activities in order to avoid letting down your mentee. Clearly communicating your availability can also help provide clarity to your mentee.