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Here you will find all the guides you need to make the most of BGS Connect.
If you are already familiar with the site, you will find the mentor search engine at the bottom of the page. If you are new, below you will find a brief outline and further guides explaining how best to use the platform. Please pay special attention to our Student Mentee Code of Conduct which will outline behaviour expectations.
If you have any questions or concerns and if you are unsure on anything in the guides below please contact Miss Gibson (lgibson@bgs.bristol.sch.uk) or Mr Jakobek (pjakobek@bgs.bristol.sch.uk) and we will be happy to help.
All messaging must be kept through the website
Do not share your personal information
Do not arrange to meet mentors in person
About BGS Connect mentor search:
Use the search boxes on this page to find a mentor. Using the select mentoring categories box, you can filter via what support you require whether that be CV advice, University advice or career guidance. If you find that you cannot find a mentor using your filters, try deleting a few and searching again. If you aren't sure what you're looking for, leave all the boxes blank and click search, you will then see all of our featured mentors.
For more help, see our student guides. If you cannot find what you are looking for, contact Miss Gibson or Mr Jakobek for further help.