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# Mentoring

# Mentoring {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The ServiceNow®
Mentoring application is a platform that connects individuals seeking mentorship with experienced mentors. It creates a seamless experience for both mentees and mentors.

Mentoring has the following features:

## Enrollment {#mentoring-egd-overview__section_ovh_bj3_gtb}

Employees can choose to enroll as either a Mentee/Mentor or as both roles by indicating their enrollment preferences -- skills, focus areas and other preference for mentorship. For more information, see [Enroll as a mentor or mentee](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hqOfw7_ALJws5H9u0cnGow "Enroll as a mentor or mentee to learn from your peers in new ways.").{#mentoring-egd-overview__p_i1b_ljz_4vb}

## Skills Preferences {#mentoring-egd-overview__section_dkx_chc_ttb}

Mentees can choose skills as of one of their Mentorship enrollment preferences. Mentors can choose skills that they can provide mentorship assistance. For more information, see [Search and add skills](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/wZ6w1VcjFKLxDJcgXnnzkw "As a mentee, search for a skill name or a keyword to find a mentor who specialises in that skill to help you.").

## Suggested Mentors {#mentoring-egd-overview__section_jzk_m2c_ttb}

Enrolled Mentees can instantly view Mentor suggestions based on their enrollment preferences and also view additional match insights \& mentor expertise to be able to choose an appropriate mentor. For more information, see [View suggested mentors](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zcL0L2qdgXu1wwLJ0~gyqQ "Enrolled Mentees can instantly view Mentor suggestions based on their enrollment preferences and also view additional match insights and mentor expertise to be able to choose an appropriate mentor.").

## Mentor Search {#mentoring-egd-overview__section_nzj_2j3_gtb}

Employees can search for mentors by name, job profile. They can also use additional filters to search from the list of mentors.
For more information, see [Search for a mentor](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/a8jSeyYMoyFeFedWf70KBw "Search for mentors by name, job profile, or any other criterion you wish to. You can also use additional filters to search from the list of mentors.").

## Match Insights Card {#mentoring-egd-overview__section_fl4_dxj_jvb}

Employees, both mentees and mentors can view the match insights based on the match score calculated based on the skills and preferences set by them. For more information, see [View match insights](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DrEWZzOtQ74hWTZnPzNSqg "View the Match Insights score that is calculated based on the match score of the preferences.").

## Get started {#mentoring-egd-overview__section_myq_rwd_14b}

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| [Exploring Mentoring](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/W1QEvcigRvDpom3Ch4gqxQ "Mentoring is a new and modern platform that provides an opportunity for employees to find and build meaningful mentoring relationships to drive employee growth and engagement.")ExploreDetailed information on Mentoring | [Configuring mentoring](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/byp309CmVzqMx3iI2bQ2OQ "Configuring Mentoring.")Configuring |
| [Using Mentoring](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gsjW57j6ijAGpXpuLQlVvg "Use Mentoring in Employee Center to access your learnings and achievements.")Using | [Mentoring reference](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/O7YZeC_933NluOXXTmQVfQ "Reference topics provide additional information about the lists and forms that you use to configure and administer Mentoring.")Reference |
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* **[Exploring Mentoring](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/W1QEvcigRvDpom3Ch4gqxQ)**   
  Mentoring is a new and modern platform that provides an opportunity for employees to find and build meaningful mentoring relationships to drive employee growth and engagement.
* **[Configuring mentoring](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/byp309CmVzqMx3iI2bQ2OQ)**   
  Configuring Mentoring.
* **[Using Mentoring](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gsjW57j6ijAGpXpuLQlVvg)**   
  Use Mentoring in Employee Center to access your learnings and achievements.
* **[Mentoring reference](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/O7YZeC_933NluOXXTmQVfQ)**   
  Reference topics provide additional information about the lists and forms that you use to configure and administer Mentoring.