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:-

• Help with relocating to a new country or region
• Preparing for an interview or written application
• Building a network
• Accessing real world knowledge beyond your degree
• Building understanding of different working practices
• Practicing informational interviews
• Ideas or answers about your career aspirations

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