Most mentors aspire to work independently in their professional careers and to work for people in an advisory or teaching capacity. They are appreciated for their achievements and their know-how is valued. They like to be asked to help with technical problems or for innovative tasks. With their empathy and sense of responsibility, they prefer companies where human values count. This is perhaps more likely in healthcare or education.

Successful mentors use the special experiences and skills that correspond to their personality, such as willingness to perform, quality orientation and the holistic, empathic perception of their fellow human beings.