A mentor is a person who is willing to help others when they need it the most. They also have lots of experience and know what they are doing and that is why people look up to them. Some mentors have been mentored and that is why they tend to be such good mentors themselves. They have a great reputation for helping develop others. It takes lots of time and energy to be a mentor. Mentors also have up-to-date knowledge of the subject. Mentors also listen to their mentees. Mentors are very good at prioritizing and keeping their mentees on task. Mentors are also known to be good educators about careers and life. They use their personal experiences to help their mentees learn. Mentors are available to their mentees as resources for different topics. Mentors give lots of constructive criticism. They are very specific with every word that comes out of their mouths. Mentors are very good at correcting mistakes in a polite way. They are very well respected by their mentees. A good mentor requires lots of skill and education.