Article Sections
Setup
How you can use the platform
- Explore the Community
- Join a Long-Term Mentoring Program
- Participate in the Discussion
- Browse Resources
- Register for Upcoming Events
- Join a Group
- Browse, Apply to, and Share Job Opportunities
Additional resources
Overview
Learn how you can use your school’s student-alumni mentoring platform and how you can make your first connection!
Create your account
Setting up your account is quick and easy! Once you do so, you'll be able to network, connect with a mentor, participate in group discussions, and much more!
How to set up your account:
- Go to the homepage.
- Click the "Join Our Community" button.
- Select a Signup Method.
- Join as a "Student," "Mentee," or as the organization's admins directed you to.
- Proceed through the steps to fill out your background info and sign the Code of Conduct.
You may need to wait for an admin to approve your account. If that's the case, you’ll receive an email once your account has been approved.
Signup FAQs:
- I seem to have a duplicate account...what do I do?
- I'm having trouble connecting LinkedIn - help!
- I connected LinkedIn, but not all my info is transferring. Why?
- Why do you ask for so many LinkedIn permissions? I don't want to give you access to my account!
- How do I verify my email during signup?
- I'm stuck in signup and I don't know why!
- How long do I have to wait for account approval?
Post-Signup Action Items
This is a short checklist of things you can do to make your time on the platform worthwhile.
1. Make your first connection!
Go to the Explore the Community tab and find someone you'd like to connect with!
- Browse network - Scroll though profiles or use the search and filter bar on the right to narrow your search.
- Reach out - When you've found someone to connect with, click the green "Let's Connect" button to send a message or request a meeting.
- Check your inbox - We'll send you an email notification when your connection responds to your message/meeting request. You can also sign up for SMS (text) notifications.
2. Not ready to message someone?
- Post a question to the Discussion forum instead - it's a great way to participate in the community without directly reaching out to someone. Plus, you can post anonymously!
3. Set yourself up for success
- Sync your calendar to make scheduling meetings easy
- Fine-tune your profile to help make a good first impression
4. Learn how you can use the platform
Scroll through the sections below to learn how you can use all the different tools on the platform!
Explore the Community
Note - this may not be available, depending on your site's settings
You'll be able to browse through profiles of other community members. If you see someone you'd like to connect with, click the "Let's Connect" button to send them a message or schedule a quick meeting!
Learn more about using Explore the Community here.
Join a Long-Term Mentoring Program
Note - this may not be available, depending on your site's settings
Interested in getting a mentor? Join a long-term mentoring program to be matched with a mentor for a long-term (usually a few months), structured mentorship.
Learn more about long-term mentoring programs here.
Participate in the Discussion
Share your knowledge with your community! Help others out, or ask a question yourself. You can even post anonymously.
Learn more about the Discussion forum here.
Browse Resources
Your platform has a library of carefully curated resources with guidance on how to be a great mentee, how to excel at networking, and much more!
Learn more about Resources here.
Register for Upcoming Events
Find upcoming and register for upcoming events in your community! This is a great way to network with students and connect with alums who could turn out to be future mentors!
Join a Group
Groups allow you to connect with others who share your interests. They're typically communities focused on particular topics or interest areas, such as "Women in Tech" or "Digital Design."
You can join a group to access select resources, network with members, and participate in group discussions!
Browse, Apply to, and Share Job Opportunities
The Opportunities page features job posts shared by other community members. Browse through existing posts - if you find something you're interested in, go ahead and apply!
Learn more about the Opportunities page here.
Manage Your Account, Profile, and Preferences
Find answers to your questions about profile and settings in the articles below:
- How Others See My Profile
- My Profile: Background Information
- My Profile: Knowledge and Interests
- My Profile: Groups and Program Registration Questions
- My Documents
- My Lists and Badges
- My Preferences
Got a Question?
If you're confused about how to do something or would like to contact your site admins, you can submit a help ticket!
Learn how to:
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