# Create Mentee Profile

1. To create a mentee profile, log in to the [Mentorship](https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org) and select **Become a Mentee** menu.

![](/files/-ML_xho99JGXF2OTil1Z)

{% hint style="info" %}
Keep these items ready before you begin:

* An image file for your avatar in JPG, PNG, or SVG format with a maximum size of 2 MB
* Your LinkedIn profile URL
* Your GitHub profile URL
* Your resume in a PDF, DOC, or DOCX format
  {% endhint %}

2\. Complete the **Eligibility Requirements** section

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3. Next, complete the following sections of the form:

* [User Information](#createamenteeprofile-menteeprofile)
* [Introduction](#createamenteeprofile-introduction)
* [Mailing Address](#createamenteeprofile-mailingaddress)
* [External Profile Links](#createamenteeprofile-externalprofilelinks)
* [Skills](#createamenteeprofile-skills)
* [Demographics](#createamenteeprofile-demographics)
* [Terms and Conditions](#createamenteeprofile-termsandconditions)

{% hint style="warning" %}
Red asterisks indicate required fields. A bar at the top of the page shows your progress as you click **Next** through the form.
{% endhint %}

4. Select the **Terms and Conditions** checkbox, and click **Submit**.

## User Information <a href="#createamenteeprofile-menteeprofile" id="createamenteeprofile-menteeprofile"></a>

Your name and email fields are auto-populated from your Linux Foundation account. Upload an avatar image, which will appear on your mentee card.

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## Introduction <a href="#createamenteeprofile-introduction" id="createamenteeprofile-introduction"></a>

Introduce yourself by answering the questions required to complete this section.

![Introduction](/files/-M8PuriZN5ZKX_sgT4Co)

## Mailing Address <a href="#createamenteeprofile-mailingaddress" id="createamenteeprofile-mailingaddress"></a>

Provide a mailing address.

![Mentee Mailing Address](/files/-M2No4tf0Ivk44q_yyUQ)

## External Profile Links <a href="#createamenteeprofile-externalprofilelinks" id="createamenteeprofile-externalprofilelinks"></a>

Provide links to your external profiles and upload your resume. Mentee resumes will be shared with mentors during the application process. After graduation, the resumes may be shared with prospective employers.

![External Profile Links](/files/0rJLxeMy4xmWU3rNQvOg)

## Skills <a href="#createamenteeprofile-skills" id="createamenteeprofile-skills"></a>

Click **Skills** CTA to add your current skills and the skills that you want to improve. These are important for the administrators and mentors to determine if you're a good fit for the program.

## Demographics (optional) <a href="#createamenteeprofile-demographics" id="createamenteeprofile-demographics"></a>

This information is collected to compile, analyze, and report aggregate statistics on the diversity of participation in open source projects and communities, including opportunities through **The Linux Foundation Mentorship Program**. These statistics help us track progress toward achieving our diversity and inclusion goals.

### Compliance Confirmation

#### **Give Your Consent**

You must check the box to confirm that you are not from a restricted country before completing your profile.

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## Terms and Conditions <a href="#createamenteeprofile-termsandconditions" id="createamenteeprofile-termsandconditions"></a>

You must select the checkbox to apply.

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