Lboro Connect is the official mobile app and web platform for the global Loughborough University student and alumni community. Lboro Connect allows current students and alumni to interact and develop their professional networks, and also to offer and seek careers help and mentoring. DISCOVER! • search for people based on their profession, expertise, career profile, skills, interests or educational background • indicate your areas of expertise and allow the system to suggest potential mentor matches for you • join groups according to your industry choice, interests or location and gain further insight by networking with others • post and find research opportunities, work shadowing, jobs, placements and internships • follow other community members to receive updates as they share news from their industryCONNECT! • contact people based on mutual interests • connect with Loughborough alumni as you travel, using the geolocation facility • link your profile to your existing social media groups or pages • post updates to your mentors on your mentoring timelineDEVELOP! • add and find useful resources to help you develop your skills • offer to support or mentor students or other alumni, developing your networks and skills • request mentorship from others to help you develop your professional skills, career options and sector awareness • be confident in asking for help as everyone there is interested to helpPROFILE! • Create your own profile highlighting key aspects of your skills, interests and career history or aspirations • log in with LinkedIn, automatically updating your profile with new skills and experiences (optional) • enrich your profile with images and videos