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| 29 Jun 2023 | |
| Written by Michelle Cruickshank | |
| Mentoring & Advice |
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 self-match with an IDS Alumni Network Online Mentor for quick advice and support on a variety of careers and professional development topics. Ask An Alum is useful for creating a space for impactful knowledge sharing without the pressure to develop a long-term relationship.
It can also act as a trial for a new one-on-one mentoring relationship and help alumni and students broaden their networks before committing to a longer-term mentorship.
Alumni and students can use Ask-an-Alum for:-
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
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