Ask An Alum is one of our three schemes available as part of IDS Alumni Network Mentoring & Advice Programme. It is an online tool for alumni and students to request one-off advice and support on a variety of topics from another IDS alum.

Ask An Alum is a space for knowledge sharing without the pressure of developing a long-term mentoring relationship. However, it can act as a trial for 1-on-1 mentoring relationship, and can help broaden networks.

Alumni and students can use Ask-an-Alum for support with:

• Interview preparation
• Job and PhD application support
• Networking
• Sector/industry knowledge
• Understanding different working practices
• Relocation to a new country or region
• Developing career goals and direction
• And more!

Find online mentors and connect now

You must be a member of the IDS Alumni Network website in order to use Ask-An-Alum. Online membership of the website is available for free to all IDS Students and Alumni. Login/Sign-up.

Practical help with finding and connecting using Ask-an-Alum

Practical help with how to become an IDS Alumni Network Online Mentor for Ask-an-Alum

Tips for successful Ask-an-Alum mentoring session(s)

How to be an IDS Alumni Network Online Featured Mentor for Ask-an-Alum

Help with your first message on Ask-an-Alum