On its recent list of “24 reasons why mentorship is important,” the Indeed editorial team explained that mentors support growth, serve as sources of knowledge, help set goals, maintain accountability, offer encouragement, help make connections, offer constructive feedback and function as trusted allies. In return, mentors are rewarded by boosting their interpersonal skills, strengthening their knowledge, expanding their networks, receiving recognition, establishing leadership skills, adding to their qualifications, building confidence, gaining new perspectives, and being provided with a sense of fulfillment and self-reflection opportunities.
