FAQs
Empowering Connections, Fostering Growth
General Questions
Our mission is to empower African professionals by connecting them with mentors, resources, and career opportunities both in the diaspora and back home. Through mentorship and knowledge-sharing, we aim to create lasting social and economic impact.
Our platform is open to mentors who want to share their expertise, mentees seeking guidance in their careers, organizations looking to recruit skilled African professionals, and donor organizations interested in supporting our mission.
For Mentees
As a mentee, you’ll have access to one-on-one mentorship, skill development resources, networking opportunities, and insights into your field from experienced professionals in the diaspora.
No, access to mentorship on our platform is free for mentees, as we are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for growth and learning.
Once you sign up and complete your profile, we’ll use our matching algorithm to pair you with a mentor who aligns with your career goals, skills, and interests.
While our matching algorithm is designed to find the best fit, you’ll have the option to view potential mentors and select one who best aligns with your aspirations.
For Mentors
We’re looking for professionals with significant experience in their field, especially those who have a strong desire to support and empower a new generation of African professionals. All mentors go through an application process to ensure a great match with mentees.
No, mentorship on our platform is voluntary. However, we provide various forms of non-financial appreciation, such as networking opportunities, access to exclusive events, and recognition for your social impact contributions.
We recommend mentors commit around 1-2 hours per month, but the time and frequency of mentorship sessions can be customized to fit your availability.
Yes! Depending on your availability and preference, you may mentor multiple mentees simultaneously.
For Organizations
Organizations can partner with us to support mentorship initiatives, provide resources, or recruit talented professionals from our network. Contact us directly to discuss partnership options that align with your goals.
Yes, our platform serves as a talent hub where organizations can connect with skilled African professionals suited to their needs.
By partnering with us, your organization can enhance its talent pipeline, fulfil CSR objectives, and support a meaningful social impact initiative that strengthens communities in Africa.
For Donor Organizations
Your support enables us to expand mentorship, provide resources, and strengthen our platform, allowing us to empower more African professionals and drive sustainable growth.
As we pursue our B Corp certification and work closely with regulatory organizations, we strive to ensure that donations are fully tax-deductible wherever applicable. Contact us for the latest details on donation regulations.
Reach out to us through our Contact Us page, and we’ll guide you through the donation or sponsorship process. Every contribution helps us reach more professionals and make a larger impact.
Technical Questions
Our sign-up process to the platform is mentors and mentees. Simply select the relevant call-to-action button on our homepage to begin the signup process. You’ll be prompted to create a profile, select your role (mentor or mentee), and complete your details.
We’re here to help! Visit our Contact Us page or email our support team at support@level-hire.com for assistance.
Absolutely. We prioritize data security and adhere to stringent data protection standards to ensure that all personal information remains secure and confidential.