Here’s where you’ll find answers, guidance and practical tips.
Whether you’re posting your first event, editing details, or searching for a role model, this section is here to support you. You’ll find clear instructions, helpful examples, and important notes to get the most out of LinkUp Careers.
Welcome, Firstname — Let’s Make Your Next Event Even Better
You can create, edit, and publish events, explore sessions posted by Not-for-Profits, and connect with inspiring role models — all from your dashboard. This section provides practical guidance, clear examples, and helpful tips to support every stage of your journey with LinkUp Careers.
Get Started with These Quick Tips
Before diving into the full FAQ, here are three key ways to get the most out of LinkUp Careers. These quick wins will help you build a strong profile, run a successful event, and connect with role models who bring real value to your students.
Submit or Edit an Event
Get clarity on every step — from uploading images to refining your session format — so your event is structured, engaging, and ready to inspire.
Uploading Images and Attachments
Hero Image (Required)
Flyer or Attachment (Optional but recommended)
School Logo (Required)
Hero Image
Appears on the student-facing event card and detail page
Format: .jpg, .png, .webp
Must be landscape, under 500kb
Flyers or Additional Files
Use .pdf for ease of sharing
Max size: 3mb
Accepted types: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, .rtf
Organisation Logo
Displayed next to your school name
Format: .png, .jpg, .svg
Square or horizontal, high-res, under 500kb
Guest School Assessment Judge
Begin with a group challenge activity (e.g. string challenge)
1 guest to 4–6 students
Rotate students every 10–15 minutes (not the guests)
Provide students with conversation starter questions
How to Optimise Images and Files
Reducing Image Size:
Large images can slow down page loading, affect layout display, and may not meet platform upload requirements. Reducing your image size ensures faster uploads, maintains visual clarity, and helps keep your event pages looking professional across all devices.
Compressing PDFs
Use Adobe Acrobat’s File > Compress PDF option
Or try Adobe's online tool
Head over to the ‘Submit an Event’ page and add an event.Submit an Event Now!
Event Basics
These fields are required for publishing your event, and each serves a specific purpose:
Field
Why It's Important
Event Title
Helps your event stand out to role models. Keep it clear and engaging.
Event Sub Title
Adds a key theme or detail to boost interest.
Summary
Appears on event cards as a quick snapshot for role models.
Full Description
Shares key information about the learning focus, logistics, and student outcomes.
Event Format
Lets role models know if the session is in person or virtual — important for planning.
Event Category Tags
Enables accurate matching based on subject areas or career themes.
Hero Image Upload
Use a bright, clear image with no text — it’s the first thing role models and students see.
Date & Time
Helps role models assess scheduling and session structure.
Location (address information)
Provides full address details so role models can prepare and assess travel needs.
Target Audience
Identifies student level/year group so role models can tailor their content.
Cost
Shows if the event is free or funded — valuable for planning approvals.
Student Capacity
Helps role models understand how interactive or structured the session needs to be.
Event Attachment Upload
Helps promote your event within your school and with leadership teams.
Organisation Name
Identifies who’s hosting the event.
Organisation Website
Gives role models more context about your organisation.
Ogranisation Logo Upload
Appears beside your name for easy recognition.
Students ask better questions when they feel prepared.Submit an Event
Write a Great Event Description
This is your opportunity to set the tone and purpose of your Event.
The purpose — what students should walk away with (e.g. inspiration, confidence, practical insight, knowledge of pathways)
What the role model will do — panel, Q&A, workshop, judging, etc.
Any equipment or clothing requirements (e.g. PPE, warm clothes, tools)
Whether you provide audio/visual equipment or if the role model should bring materials
Whether there’s a meet & greet for soft skill building (e.g. handshake, small talk)
Details on the type of role model you're looking for (unusual career, relatable journey, STEM link)
Note: In the example below, we’ve deliberately used line breaks to create short, easy-to-read paragraphs. Use this approach when writing your own description to improve readability.
Example:
"We’re hosting a STEM Discovery Day to give Year 9 students the chance to explore future pathways in technology and health sciences. Our aim is to inspire curiosity and boost confidence by connecting students with relatable industry professionals.
The session will include a 30-minute speaker panel followed by small group rotations where students can ask questions directly. We’ll provide a microphone, projector, and all tech equipment. No special clothing is needed.
We’re looking for a rfole model with a unique career journey — ideally someone in digital health or biomedical science — who can speak openly about their education, career shifts, and what keeps them motivated."
Students ask better questions when they feel prepared.Submit an Event
Key Steps to Help You Run a Great Event
Whether you're preparing your event or managing what happens next, this section covers essential actions to keep your event clear, engaging, and on track.
Event Attachment
Flyers support:
Permission from school leadership
Promotion within the classroom and broader school community
Professional presentation to potential role models
Accepted file types: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, .rtf
Maximum file size: 3MB
Recommended format: Landscape or A4, clear layout with minimal text, school branding optional
Tip: Keep it simple and visual. Include the what, when, where, and who. Use the flyer to build early interest and provide an overview without overwhelming details.
To reduce file size, consider: Exporting as a compressed PDF in tools like Adobe Acrobat (File > Compress PDF) Using free online tools such as Smallpdf or ILovePDF
In-Person or Virtual
Would you like the role model to attend in person at your venue, or are you happy for them to join virtually via Zoom or Teams?
In Person — speakers visit your school
Virtual — hosted online (Zoom, Teams, etc.
Both — if you’re flexible to either
Editing your Event
To edit your event:
Visit My Events in your dashboard
Select More Information on the event
On the event page, click Edit this Event
You’ll return to the original form, fully editable
Update details and re-submit to publish your changes
What Happens after you Submit?
Other Educators — for ideas, inspiration, or collaboration
Not-for-Profits — who may wish to participate or support your event
Role Models — who are actively browsing for sessions aligned to their background
This wide visibility helps boost awareness, draw interest from outside your classroom, and increase the chances of finding a role model - that's a great fit.
Clicking the card opens your event’s full detail page, including everything you’ve uploaded or described.
Engaging the Right Role Model for your Event
Once your event is live, role models can view it from their own dashboards. If it matches their interests, they may reach out to you directly. Meanwhile, you can proactively search the Role Model Directory to find a match. Here’s what you’ll see:
Default Profiles — role models who haven’t completed their profile after signing up (limited details)
Completed Profiles — contain a bio, industry tags, availability preferences, and links to external websites or LinkedIn
We recommend prioritising completed profiles to better assess alignment with your session goals. Click any card to view more details and invite the role model directly.
From uploading to outreach, every step you take shapes the success of your event.Get Started Now
