There is no overestimating the value of a supportive and well-connected mentor, at any stage in a career. Key to a successful mentoring relationship is connecting with senior professionals with the experience and network to help guide a promising career and access smart opportunities.

Recognizing that mentoring is a critical link to career advancement, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is committed to providing its women and men with the tools to develop and sustain strong mentoring relationships. The organization offers resources such as 'lunch and learn' programs, Web-based tutorials, even specific functional and regional mentoring programs. In some areas, ‘mentoring circles’ for women meet monthly and a woman partner, principal or director serves as coach. Other regions offer external role model programs to introduce the company's women to senior female executives in the business community.