On your homepage on the digital platform, under "Self-Matching," you can find your own match to speed up the process or have more control over the outcome.

NOTE: Mentees must be accepted into the mentor program to use this feature. See how to apply here.

This guide helps you send or respond to a matching request. Start reading from Step 1 as the sender or the recipient (below).

You are sending a matching request

(You are a mentee or a mentor)

✉️Step 1: Sending a Match Request

  1. Log in to the platform and go to“Self-Matching.”

  2. Click on the siphon icon; this will display the filters. Use the filters to find someone who meets your needs.

    • Tip:Start with one filter, then add more filters to narrow down your options. For example, start with just “General professional field,” then add “Specific professional field” if needed.

    • Tip:Click on a person’s name to view their full profile. Some also have links to their LinkedIn accounts

  3. To send a request, check the box to the left of their profile picture. Then the“Send Request”button will appear at the bottom. Click it to send your request.

    • Note: You can only send one request at a time.

The other person has7–10 daysto respond. We review requests every Wednesday morning. If this time has passed and you haven’t received a reply, please send us an email at support@sammenomenjobb.no

👋 Step 2: Hold the Matching Meeting (If the request is accepted)

This is an informal meeting to see if you'd like to be matched. You can meet in person or online.

  1. Please let us know about the meeting. As soon as your request is approved, please notify your coordinator or send an email to support@sammenomenjobb.no

  2. Schedule the meeting or call within two weeks. Contact information is available under“Self-Matching.” Please contact us if you cannot find the contact information.

  3. Lead the matching meeting. This first meeting lasts 40–60 minutes. The goal is for both parties to assess whether they want to work together. You should: get to know each other, identify needs, and discuss potential goals to focus on.

  4. Make your decision. You  

✅ Step 4: Confirm the Match

  1. After the meeting, go to“Self-Matching”to confirm:

    • First, click“Yes”to confirm that the meeting took place.

    • Then select "Yes" or "No" for the match itself.

  2. If either of you says "No," a coordinator will help you move forward with a new match.

  3. If both say "Yes," the match is confirmed automatically. You'll receive a confirmation email and should begin your mentoring journey right away.

You have received a match request

(You are a mentor or a mentee)

💬 Step 1: Respond to a Match Request

  1. You'll receive an email and an in-platform notification. Log in and go to"Self-Matching"to view the request.

  2. Choose one of two options:
    a.Yes– Accept and schedule a matching meeting with the other person. This meeting is only to confirm whether you want to work together. (See Step 2. Hold the Matching Meeting)
    b.No– Decline the match. Both of you can send new requests after a few days.

  3. If you accept: Please share your availability within two weeks so we can schedule the matching meeting.

    • Let the sender know how you prefer to be contacted and provide your contact information if necessary: a) via our platform's messaging feature, b) via email, c) by phone, or through any other direct messaging app.

Tip: Being open to being matched with someone in a slightly different field can speed up the process of finding a match and lead to a lot of learning for both of you.  

 

👋 Step 2: Hold the Matching Meeting (If the request is accepted)

This is an informal meeting to see if you'd like to be matched. You can meet in person or online.

  1. Schedule the meeting or call within two weeks. Contact information is available under“Self-Matching,” along with a guide on how to hold a matching meeting.
    - Responsible: The sender

  2. Please let us know about the meeting.

  3. Let's meet within two weeks—we'llfollow up if we don't hear from you.

  4. You don't need to decide right away—you can indicate your choice on the platform later.

 

✅ Step 4: Confirm the Match (Both sender and recipient)

  1. After the meeting, go to“Self-Matching”to confirm:

    • First, click“Yes”to confirm that the meeting took place.

    • Then select "Yes" or "No" for the match itself.

  2. If either of you says "No," a coordinator will help you move forward with a new match.

  3. If both say "Yes," the match is confirmed automatically. You'll receive a confirmation email and should begin your mentoring journey right away.