Choosing the "right" mentor is critical to one's long term success in life. Mentors assist in determining what it takes to be successful in one's chosen vocation, academic program, or in reaching a short or long term goal. How do graduate students go about locating a mentor? How do they know if a mentor is right for you? What are some important characteristics (strengths/weaknesses) they should look for in potential mentors? How could a mentor assist them in achieving their current academic and career goals related to graduate studies?