👔 Mentor Dashboard Guide
Learn how to navigate and use your mentor dashboard effectively
Dashboard Overview
Your mentor dashboard is the central hub for managing internship positions, reviewing applications, and supervising interns. It provides a comprehensive view of all your mentoring activities.
Quick Access: Navigate to your dashboard anytime by clicking "Dashboard" in the top navigation menu or from the mentor-specific links.
Dashboard Sections
📊 Quick Statistics
At the top of your dashboard, you'll see:
- Number of active positions you've created
- Total applications received across all positions
- Number of current active interns
- Pending applications requiring your review
📝 Recent Positions
View your most recently created positions with:
- Position title and department
- Application deadline and start date
- Number of applications received
- Current status (Active, Closed, Draft)
- Quick action buttons (Edit, View Applications, Manage)
📋 Pending Applications
Applications waiting for your review:
- Student name and academic information
- Position applied for
- Application submission date
- Quick preview of cover letter
- Accept/Reject action buttons
👥 Current Interns
Overview of your active interns:
- Intern names and contact information
- Internship position and duration
- Start and end dates
- Last progress report submission
- Quick actions (View Profile, Progress Reports, Contact)
🔔 Activity Feed
Stay updated with:
- New applications received
- Progress reports submitted by interns
- Application deadlines approaching
- Internship start/end date reminders
- System notifications and updates
Quick Actions
➕ Create New Position
Post a new internship opportunity
Opens the position creation form
📋 Manage Applications
Review and process applications
View all applications across positions
📊 View Positions
Manage all your positions
Edit, activate, or archive positions
👥 Manage Interns
Supervise current interns
Track progress and provide guidance
Company Status & Profile
⚠️ Important: Company Approval Status
Your dashboard will show your company's approval status:
- Pending: Awaiting government official approval
- Approved: Can create and manage positions
- Rejected: Need to address issues and reapply
- Suspended: Temporarily restricted access
Note: Only approved companies can create active positions.
Navigation Shortcuts
Positions
Create, edit, and manage your internship positions
Applications
Review student applications and make decisions
Interns
Manage current interns and track progress
Dashboard Best Practices
- Check Daily: Review new applications and intern updates regularly
- Respond Promptly: Students expect timely responses to their applications
- Keep Positions Updated: Regularly review and update position details
- Monitor Deadlines: Set reminders for application deadlines and internship milestones
- Engage with Interns: Provide regular feedback and guidance
- Plan Ahead: Create positions well in advance of start dates
- Use Filters: Leverage dashboard filters to focus on priority items
Dashboard Customization
Personalize Your Experience:
- Set notification preferences for applications and deadlines
- Choose which quick stats to display prominently
- Organize positions by priority or deadline
- Customize the activity feed to show relevant updates