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The mentor is generally (although not always) a senior member of the profession who has a combination of experience, position, authority, and status. Regardless of seniority, mentors possess some experience, knowledge, and skills that are greater than the mentee.

Experience, knowledge, and skill acquisition is not age dependent and, in today's intergenerational workforce, less about older people mentoring younger colleagues (see Reverse Mentoring section).

The mentor uses their experience and attributes for the good of their mentee(s) in a positive and profitable relationship, which has the potential to benefit both sides. Blending roles for the benefit of the mentee takes training and experience.

The mentor may support their mentee to do a current job more effectively, offer insight into potential career paths or support the motivation or ambition of the mentee.

The mentor may have, and be willing to share, access to networks and connections, or have insights into personalities or relationships of potential value to the mentee.

The mentor may offer their knowledge and understanding of the structural, political, or social field of the workplace – both the visible and invisible structures – such that the mentee is better able to be resourceful, influential, and successful in that environment.