Do’s:
Provide Constructive Guidance: Offer positive and constructive feedback to help students refine their goals and opportunities.
Encourage Exploration: Motivate students to explore a variety of opportunities, jobs, and events that align with their interests.
Respect Individual Choices: Respect students’ preferences and choices while guiding them toward well-informed decisions.
Share Experiences: Share your own experiences and insights to inspire and guide students on their journey.
Promote Growth Mindset: Encourage students to embrace challenges and setbacks as learning opportunities.
Maintain Professionalism: Engage with professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions.
Don’ts:
Impose Personal Preferences: Avoid imposing your personal choices or opinions on students’ decisions.
Disregard Boundaries: Respect students’ privacy and refrain from sharing personal information or asking intrusive questions.
Promote Unethical Behavior: Do not encourage students to pursue opportunities or actions that are unethical or against their values.
Offer Guaranteed Outcomes: Avoid making promises of guaranteed success or outcomes; focus on empowering students to make informed choices.
Use Inappropriate Language: Refrain from using offensive, disrespectful, or inappropriate language in any communication.
Overstep Mentorship: Do not overstep your role as a mentor; avoid providing medical, legal, or professional advice outside your expertise.
Consequences for Not Following Guidelines:
Initial Reminder: If a guideline is unintentionally overlooked, advisors will receive a gentle reminder to align with the protocol.
Educational Outreach: In case of repeated incidents, advisors will be provided with educational resources to better understand the importance of adhering to the guidelines.
Temporary Suspension: If non-compliance continues, advisors may face temporary suspension from engaging with students on the platform.
Review and Support: Advisors who demonstrate consistent non-compliance will be subject to a review process, offering additional support and guidance.
Final Consideration: In cases of severe or continued non-compliance, a final review will be conducted, with potential implications for the advisor’s continued involvement.
Our aim is to foster a positive and supportive environment for advisors and students alike, ensuring that everyone benefits from the platform’s mission of bridging aspirations and opportunities. Your commitment to these guidelines is greatly appreciated.