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
As a not-for-profit organiser, you can create and publish events that appear on the platform. You have full control to edit your listings, view events posted by educators, and explore the Role Model Directory to find individuals who can support your participants with real-world career stories, relatable experiences, and community-driven insight.
Get Started with These Quick Tips
Whether you're organising a one-off panel or ongoing student engagement, these tips help you build a strong profile, create meaningful events, and connect with inspiring role models who support your community goals.
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)
Organisation Logo (Required)
Hero Image
Appears on the 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 organisations name
Format: .png, .jpg, .svg
Square or horizontal, high-res, under 500kb
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 who your event is for — whether students, community members, families, or program participants — so role models can tailor their message.
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 organisation and to your broader network.
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 Pathways Panel to introduce young people and community participants to career opportunities in technology and health sciences. Our goal is to inspire confidence and open conversations through real stories from professionals with diverse backgrounds.
The session will feature a panel followed by informal Q&A opportunities. We'll provide AV equipment and manage all logistics.
We’re looking for a role model who can share their journey — especially those from under-represented backgrounds or with experience navigating unique career pathways."
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:
Internal approvals or program-level sign-off
Promotion within your organisation and broader community
Professional presentation to potential speakers and partners
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 dashboards. If it aligns with their interests or values, they may reach out to collaborate with 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
