On 15th of February 2024 department of computer science and engineering organized a workshop on Placement Mentoring, The mentor may help the mentee identify skills that could be developed, coach them and give them an opportunity to practice and receive feedback. They may act as a sounding board for the mentee's problems, ideas or career plans, by asking questions that cause them to explore issues. In conclusion, mentoring is crucial in the workplace for various reasons. It facilitates the transfer of knowledge and skills, aids in career advancement and succession planning, increases employee engagement and retention and contributes to a positive culture. The mentoring relationship is inherently flexible and can vary tremendously in its form and function. The mentoring relationship exists between one individual in need of developmental guidance and another individual who is both capable and willing to provide that guidance. Further, the mentoring relationship represents an important developmental relationship for the mentee as it supports and facilitates his or her professional development Mentor suggests that characteristics of the mentor-mentee should be considered during the matching process. Learn more about adults who mentor and the key attributes associated with successful mentoring.