This document provides instructions for students to use the Articula platform to complete their profile, record an introductory video, take a diagnostic test, search for and request an informational interview with a professional, attend scheduled virtual meetings with professionals, and complete a post-meeting survey. Key steps include uploading a photo and video, selecting date/time availability for requests, confirming scheduled meetings, launching meetings from the calendar, and providing feedback through the exit survey.

1. Articula
A Visual Guide for Students
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2. Login
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3. Preparation
• Complete Profile & Upload Photo
• Record & Upload IntroductoryVideo
• Diagnostic Test
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4. Complete Profile & Upload Photo
It’s helps to put a face
to your name & details!
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5. Upload IntroVideo
Record the video
directly within the site,
or “Upload” from your
computer
Some recording tips here!
Visit our blog for more advice
on a good elevator speech
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6. Run the Diagnostic Test
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7. Articula Requires
Google Chrome!
Download
Google Chrome
here if you don’t
have it https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/
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8. Search for a Professional
Go to “Request a Webinar”
Filter by “Industry” & “University”
Hint: Click on multiple industries, because
professional’s industry label may not always
reflect their background!
Click on professional’s
name to see their profile
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9. Found a Professional to
Informational Interview?
Click on “Request Webinar” button
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10. Requesting a Webinar
Ensure
“Informational
Interview” is
selected.
Add a personal
note here
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11. Requesting a Webinar
Pick some general weekdays and
times you’re available to meet.
This student is free on
Tuesdays & Thursdays
from 7 - 10pm
When you’re finished,
click “Send Request”
Be generous, the
professionals are
busy!
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12. The Professional Receives
Your Request By Email
(click and login)
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13. The Professional Checks Out
Your Profile & IntroVideo
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14. Professional chooses a specific
date & time for your meeting
You’ll be notified
by email!
They may “Decline” if necessary
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15. Matt Walsh
Click “View Requests,” login and
confirm the time!
Receive Email Notification,
Login To Confirm It
Matt Walsh has proposed Thu Apr 11 2013 @ 8pm for your Informational Interview on Articula.
Hi Dave,
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16. Once confirmed...
“Requested”
to
“Upcoming”
Webinar
Calendar
Event goes from
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17. Your Meeting Is Scheduled
TellYour Friends!
Friends on Articula
can see your scheduled
informational interview
&
“Enroll” to join!
Up to two friends/peers
can join
11 Apr 2013 at 8:00PM (EDT)
12 Apr 2013 at 6:00PM (EDT)
13 Apr 2013 at 5:00PM (EDT)
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18. Go to “Webinar Calendar”
Login,
Click
“Launch”
At Meeting Time
Don’t worry!
We will send you an
email reminder in
advance
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19. You’re Live, Enjoy!
Up to two additional
students may have
enrolled in your
meeting
Don’t forget to use
the guide!
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20. It helps us manage our
community and helps
members progress!
Don’t Forget
This Part!!The Exit Survey
Feedback
Endorsements
Referrals
Referrals
Likeable Knowledgable
Articulate Enthusiastic
Professional Inspirational
Honest Advisor
Fair Helpful
The professional also has the ability to endorse your for characteristics and refer your profile to fellow professional
members or Human Resource professionals.Endorsements appear on your profile and are visible to other members.
Please click on words that describe the professional.
Endorsements
(1 = Poor 5 = Great)
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Spoke in a big, clear voice and at a moderate pace
Was sensitive to student’s speaking and listening abilities.
Checked student’s understanding and explained concepts / buzzwords when necessary.
Communication
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
(1 = Poor 5 = Great)
Started the meeting on time
Initiated conversations when necessary
Encouraged students to follow the guide, started with introductions, moved discussion topics along
Facilitation
Shared time and attention evenly among student participants
General behavior
(1 = Poor 5 = Great)
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Conduct
Attended__ Absent __
Was Late __Tech Difficulties__
Attendance
Note: Survey feedback remains anonymous
Your feedback about the professinal is important, and helps us manage our community.
Exit Survey
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21. Questions?
info@articula.usContact Us:
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