How can we help you?

1) How do I publish a post to invest or donate?

• Go to your Dashboard.
• Click the ‘Invest or Donate’ button in the Interest Categories. The interest categories are found right under the Alum of the Week section and provides the user with the buttons to create posts.

• A simple form will appear. (The fields marked with an [*] are mandatory.)
• Add a headline stating the investment opportunities you are interested in.*
• State more details.*
• Add the relevant industries you are looking to invest in.
• Add the preferred countries.*
• Add the relevant keywords, separated by commas.
• Add the type of Investor, whether it is individual or institutional under the Investor Details.
  If it is the latter, then please also add the institution name and type as well as the country.
• Hit publish to make the post live. You also have the option to save the draft if you wish to publish the post later.

2) Who can view my post?

Once you add your post using the interest Invest or Donate, the post can be viewed by all the members.

1) How do I publish a post to fundraise for a campaign?

• Go to the Dashboard.
• Click on the ‘Start Fundraising Campaign’ button in the Interest Categories. A form will appear.
• The form is divided into the following steps. (The fields marked with an [*] are mandatory.)
• Step 1: Company, Organization or Charity Profile
  • Enter the company, organization or charity name.*
  • Add a tagline that is up to 80 characters. Try to make it catchy to attract investors.
  • State details for your company, organization or charity.*
  • Add the relevant industries, with the primary industry first.*
  • Company, organization or charity address.*
  • Type of organization.*
  • The organization’s logo.* (Max 10 MB)
  • Contact details such as website, contact number*, email address*, LinkedIn URL, Facebook URL, Twitter URL.
  • Add the Campaign details such as:
    • A headline for your Fundraising/Donation campaign
    • Cover image of the campaign (Max 10MB)
    • Explanatory video link (YouTube or Vimeo only)
    • Keywords
• Step 2: Fundraising Status
  • Enter a funding goal.*
  • Add the maximum offering.*
  • Add the minimum offering.*
  • Add the amount already raised.*
  • The remaining amount is calculated once the ‘Funding Goal’ and ‘Amount Already Raised’ are entered.
  • Add the relevant documents (pitch deck, investor deck, etc.):
    • Document title.
    • Upload the document (Max 50MB).
• Step 3: Business Details
  • Add the elevator pitch, product and services, and market analysis.
• Step 4: Team (Board, Management, Staff Members)
  • Enter the team details such as full name, designation/job title, profile picture, and a few lines about the member.
  • Also add their Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn URLs.
  • Add as many member details as required.
• Then hit publish to make the post live! You can also save it as a draft if you wish to publish the post later.

2) Is there a risk of my business idea being copied? In the event that my idea is copied, what policies are there to help me out?

There are many complications with regard to business ideas, especially if they are unpatented. It is advisable to take precautionary measures and get business ideas patented before publishing a post on Alumni Alliances to start a fundraising campaign.

3) Why is it mandatory to add my phone contact when I can be reached via email?

Adding the phone contact together with the email address increases the probability of a member getting in touch with you. There might be situations when you might miss out on seeing an email from a potential investor. By adding your phone contact, an investor can reach you more easily.

4) Why can I only add value to the currency slot for my campaign in USD? What if I live outside of the US?

For uniformity and to avoid confusion between the two parties in regards to monetary values, the currency slot for a campaign is in USD only. In the event that two parties are willing to discuss valuations in any other currency apart from USD, they can do so through interacting with the investor via personal messages.

5) How can I delete my post once it is live?

You can delete your post by clicking on the three vertical dots visible on the upper right-hand corner of your post.
You will be prompted with the option to ‘Edit’ or ‘Delete’.
Click on the ‘Delete’ option.
Or you can go to your timeline on your profile page and delete the post from there.

1) How can I publish a post to find a job/internship?

• Go to the Dashboard.
• Click on the ‘Find a Job/Internship’ button in the Interest Categories. A form will appear.
• Write a professional headline outlining your job requirements.
• Add your professional summary.
• Add the skills, separated by commas.
• Add years of professional experience.
• Also add the relevant industry, with the primary industry first.
• Add the desired job and preferred location.
• Add whether you are willing to work remotely or not, the desired salary, and GPA if applicable.
• Add the current job details such as:
  • Your current company.*
  • Your current position/ job title/ designation.*
  • Your current job location.
  • Upload your resume.
• Then hit publish to make the post live! You can also save it as a draft if you wish to publish the post later.

Once you have posted your requirement, suggestions will start to pop up on the right-hand side of your dashboard about any similar vacancies.

2) Is there any other way to access job openings?

• Go to the Search Bar and specify your search by clicking ‘Jobs’.
• Then type in the keywords of your job search.
• Various post options would appear.
• You can then view the post that you click on.

3) Is my post visible to everyone?

Yes. Once you publish the ‘Find a Job/Internship’ post on Alumni Alliances, it becomes visible to all the members via the Newsfeed. This is so that your post reaches out to the maximum users.

4) Can I upload my resume and if yes then where?

Yes. When you are adding a post to ‘Find a Job’ on Alumni Alliances, you will be prompted to add your updated resume at the end of the form before publishing the post.

5) Why is the desired salary slot to be filled only in USD? What if I am an alum who is looking for work outside of the US, where the currency is different?

For now, Alumni Alliances has kept the currency detail only in USD to enable uniformity in the value option. In this way, the recruiter or job seeker, hailing from any part of the world, can connect and discuss the job details without getting confused about the currency value. In case, if a party prefers to discuss job options in any other currency, then they can take the conversation further over personal messages.

6) While filling out the ‘Find a Job’ post form, why is it mandatory to fill out the current job and employer details when I am a fresher?

While filling out the form, if you click on the dropdown for ‘Experience’ and select ‘Fresher’ then the fields ‘Current Company’ and ‘Current Position/Designation’ become optional. If you add your experience other than ‘fresher’ then the fields ‘Current Company’ and ‘Current Position/Designation’ become mandatory fields.

7) Does my resume need to be in a specific format?

The file for your resume needs to be in the following formats and be of a maximum size of 10 MB.

• PDF
• Microsoft Word (.doc/ .docx/ .rtf)
• Open Office Documents (.odt)

8) Is there a way to privately apply for jobs, without sending a connection request?

Yes. In case you would like to apply for a job without sending a connection request, you can click on the ‘Apply Button’ on the particular job posting and send your resume to the post sender.

9) Would I get email alerts regarding new job postings?

Alumni Alliances sends notifications regarding any activity on the platform in order to keep you informed. Hence, you will get alerts regarding new job postings as well as other notifications.

10) Can I save the jobs that I like and apply later?

Yes, you can save jobs and apply to them later.

• Go to the profile page.
• There is a category called ‘Saved Posts’ which has all the posts that you have saved.
• Click on the particular job post and continue applying for the job.

11) Can I keep my preferred salary private?

It’s mandatory to add your salary expectations so that it helps the recruiter to make informed decisions.

1) How do I add a post for recruitment?

• Go to the Dashboard.
• Click on the ‘Post a Job’ button in the Interest Categories.
• Write a headline for your job opening.
• Add the job description and requirements.
• Add benefits offered to the successful incumbent, if any.
• Next, add the job position, the type of job offered (contractual, permanent, full time, internship, etc.) experience required, offered salary range, job location, and the skills required for the position.
• Furthermore, fill in the industry details, with the primary industry first and whether a remote worker is accepted.
• Add the company details including the company name, logo, company’s details, its website, and contact details.
• Hit publish and the post will instantly be visible in the newsfeed of all the members!

2) Can I add two types of positions, e.g., full time as well as contractual?

Presently, you can add one type of position per post. But the good news is that you can post as many times as you prefer. Hence, publish as many posts with different details which will only increase your reachability.

3) Can I hide the amount that I am willing to pay the potential candidate?

Presently, this feature is not available. However, Alumni Alliances deems it crucial for the payment amount to be visible to bring more traction to your post. Hence, keeping the amount of payment visible is a good idea!

1) How do I publish a post to Promote or Advertise my Business?

• Go to the Dashboard.
• Click on the ‘Promote Your Business’ button in the Interest Categories. A simple form will appear. (The fields marked with an [*] are mandatory.)
• Write a headline for your business to capture the attention of your audience.*
• Add your company name.*
• Add the business tagline. (Up to 80 characters in length.)
• Add a brief description of your company.
• Add the company logo.
• Add the relevant industries.
• Add in additional details such as keywords, upload photos/images relevant to your business or product, add external video links, and relevant attributes and values.
• Add the contact details such as the company location, email address, contact number, and website address.
• Hit Publish to make your post live. You can also save the post as a draft and publish it later if you wish.

1) How do I publish a post in regards to Post Business Requirements?

• Go to the Dashboard.
• Click on the ‘Post Business Requirements’ button in the Interest Categories. A simple form will appear. (The fields marked with an [*] are mandatory.)
• Give a one-liner description of your business requirements.*
• Add the company name.*
• Give a brief description of your business requirements and needs.
• Add the industry(s), with the primary industry first.*
• Add relevant keywords.
• Enter the contact details such as the city name, email address, contact number, and website address.
• Hit Publish to make your post live. You can also save the post as a draft and publish it later if you wish.

2) Is there any other way to verify the company that I wish to collaborate with, especially if the company is based in another country?

While adding a post on providing business solutions, it is a mandatory requirement to add the website details. In this way, a fellow member of Alumni Alliances can research the company by going through their website.

1) How do I publish a post to connect with Mentors?

• Go to the Dashboard.
• Click on the ‘Connect with Mentors’ button in the Interest Categories. A simple form will appear. (The fields marked with an [*] are mandatory.)
• Add a captivating headline regarding your mentorship requirement. *
• Add more details.*
• Add the relevant industry details.* Usually, this is auto-populated but you can change the industry if you require mentorship on one that is different from yours.
• Add the preferred city of the mentor.

• Hit publish to make your post live and your post will be visible to all the members of Alumni Alliances.

2) How can I verify if the mentor is genuine?

Since the platform houses alumni and students of one alma mater, you can be assured that you are interacting with mentors who are not complete strangers. However, the user must not hold Alumni Alliances liable in the event of a fraudulent incident. Therefore, it is also advisable to do some more background checks on mentors before committing to receive mentorship from them.

3) Why is it mandatory to add the location of the mentor? What if I am open to virtual learning and wish to seek mentorship from a mentor from a different part of the world?

The process of adding the location narrows the search for mentors and is a helpful feature. But you can add as many locations as you want to widen your search. Then you can get in touch with the preferred mentor virtually if you wish.

4) Could I add multiple posts while attempting to seek mentorship?

Yes. There is no limit on the number of posts that a user can add on Alumni Alliances, hence a member can add as many posts as they require to catch various mentors’ attention.

1) How do I publish a post to connect with Mentees?

• Go to the Dashboard.
• Click on the ‘Connect with Mentees’ button in the Interest Categories. A simple form will appear. (The fields marked with an [*] are mandatory.)
• Give a captivating headline on what you would like to mentor on.*
• Give more details.*
• Fill out the industry detail that your mentorship area falls under.* Usually, this is auto-populated as per the industry that you had chosen during sign up. Also, you can add as many industries as you prefer but this could be changed at any time.
• Enter the preferred location of the mentee.* You can add as many locations as you prefer.

• Hit Publish to make the post live. You can also save the post to publish it later.

2) Why is it mandatory to add the location for a mentee? What if I would like to mentor someone virtually?

The process of adding the location narrows the search for mentees and is a helpful feature. But you can add as many locations as you want to widen your search. Then you can get in touch with the preferred mentee virtually if you wish.

3) Is the mentor a verified personnel or can anyone become a mentor?

Alumni Alliances encourages mentorship that can be given by any member and does not limit anyone from becoming a mentor. However, like receiving mentorship from any mentor on a different platform, one must heed caution and do background checks on a mentor before engaging and receiving mentorship.

4) Who will be able to view my post?

Once you add a post to ‘Connect with Mentees’, everyone will be able to view it in their newsfeed. The users who have added this particular interest will be notified in the Suggestions/ Recommendations section.

1) How do I publish a post regarding an update or a memory?

• Go to the Dashboard.
• Click on the ‘Post and Update or Memory’ button in the Interest Categories. A simple form will appear. (The fields marked with an [*] are mandatory.)
• Share an update, status, idea, or memory*.
• Upload images.
• Add an external video link.
• Add the location of the update, status, idea, or memory.
• You will then see a slot that says ‘Tag other Alumni’. You can add all the alumni who are in your contact list.
• Then hit Publish or Save as Draft if you wish to publish later.

2) Who can view my networking post?

Everyone on Alumni Alliances would be able to view the ‘Post an Update or Memory’ post in their newsfeed. Also, this interest is added automatically while signing up hence would show in everyone’s Suggestions/Recommendations section.

1) How do I create an Event?

• Go to the Dashboard.
• Click on the ‘Host an Event’ button in the Interest Categories. A simple form will appear. (The fields marked with an [*] are mandatory.)
• Mention a title for your event.
• Type of event.*
• Add the start and end dates of the event.*
• If it is a virtual event (click yes) which will direct you to add the details of the virtual event. *
  • Joining instructions.*
  • Location.
  • Event details. *
• If it is a virtual event (click no) which will make the location details of the event mandatory.*
• Add the relevant industries.
• Add the cover photo or image.
• In case if you want to restrict your event to certain alumni then click on yes. You will be prompted to add the schools, year of graduation, and whether they are alumni, students, or both.
• Hit publish to make the post live. You can also choose to save the post as a draft and publish it later.
• The post can be viewed if searched through the search bar with the search specification ‘Events’.

• It can be viewed by the user clicks on ‘Directory’ and then ‘Events’ as shown below. Relevant keywords should also be added to narrow the search.

2) How can I view all the events around me?

You would be notified of events through the Suggestions/Recommendations section on the right-hand side of your dashboard. Since the feature is automatically added while signing up, you would not miss out on any new events happening around you.

1) Where can I view the posts that I have saved?

To view the posts that you have saved, please follow these steps.

• Click on your profile that is located right after the ‘Invite’ icon and the following page will open.
• You can then click on the ‘Saved Post’ tab and view all the posts that you have saved.

2) Where can I view all the drafts of posts that I had not published?

Click on your Profile Picture appearing in the top right of your screen.
Just like saved posts, there is a tab for drafts that keeps all your drafts in one tab.

3) Where can I view all the posts that I am interested in?

Click on your Profile Picture appearing on the Top Right of your screen.
Just like saved posts, there is a tab for ‘Interested Posts’ which keeps all such posts in one tab.

4) What do the suggestions/recommendations section show?

The suggestions/recommendations section shows different alumni that you might know and/or may wish to connect with. The section also shows widgets as per your interests.
For example, you may have added ‘Connect with Mentors’ and ‘Promote Your Business’ as your interests. The widgets on the right-hand side of the website display opportunities relating to these interests in the suggestions/recommendations section.

5) Can I edit a post that I had published earlier and repost it?

Yes. Here are the steps to edit a post.

• Go to your profile that is on the top right-hand corner of the website. You can view all the posts that you have published there.
• Click on the three dots placed on the top right corner of the particular post that you wish to edit.
• Edit the details and hit ‘Update’.
• Your updated post will appear at the top of the newsfeed.

6) Is there an expiry for sending connection requests?

Once you send a connection request to a member, the request will stay in that person’s account unless the member rejects/accepts the request.

7) How can I withdraw a connection request?

To withdraw a connection request, you can carry out the following steps.

• Go to your Dashboard.
• Then click on My Network. On the left-hand side of the page you will find ‘Your Connections - See All’
• Click on the ‘See All’ button and all your contacts will appear.
• You can then go to a particular connection and remove it from your contacts.

8) How can I track my activities?

You can track your activities by carrying out the steps below to view your timeline.

• Go to your Dashboard.
• Click on your profile picture that is found on the top right-hand corner.
• You will be directed to your profile page.
• Timeline is the first tab below the ‘About’ section.