Sort and Filters
Overview
The Sort and Filter feature helps you easily find and organize mentorship projects on the Mentorship page. With these tools, you can:
Sort projects by different criteria (like name, status, or when they were last updated)
Search for specific projects by typing their name
Filter projects using multiple criteria (skills, dates, status, and more)
Reset all filters to start fresh
This feature is available in the Mentorships tab and works across all project categories: All Mentorships, Accepting Applications, In Progress, and Completed.
Where to Find It
The sort and filter controls are located in a toolbar above the project cards. You'll see them arranged from left to right:
Sort Dropdown → Search Box → Reset Filters Button → Filter Button
Features
1. Sort Projects
The sort dropdown lets you organize projects in different ways to find what you're looking for faster.
Available Sort Options
Accepting First
Shows projects that are currently accepting applications at the top of the list
Completed First
Shows completed projects at the top of the list
Name (A-Z)
Arranges projects alphabetically by name (A to Z)
Name (Z-A)
Arranges projects in reverse alphabetical order (Z to A)
Updated (Oldest First)
Shows projects that were updated longest ago first
Updated (Newest First)
Shows the most recently updated projects first
Default Setting
By default, projects are sorted with "Accepting First" - this means projects that are currently accepting applications will appear at the top of your list.
How to Use
Click on the sort dropdown (the small dropdown menu in the toolbar)
Select the sort option you want from the list
The project list will automatically update with your new sort order
Note: Your sort preference will stay active as you switch between different project tabs (All Mentorships, Accepting Applications, etc.) until you change it.
2. Search for Projects
The search box helps you quickly find specific projects by name.
Features
Smart suggestions: As you type (after 3 characters), a list of matching projects appears below the search box
Quick search: Press Enter on your keyboard to search for what you typed
Easy clearing: Click the × button to clear your search and see all projects again
How to Use
Click in the search box
Start typing the name of the project you're looking for
After typing at least 3 characters, you'll see suggestions appear
You can either:
Click on a suggestion from the dropdown list, or
Press Enter to search for exactly what you typed
The project list will update to show matching results
To clear your search, click the × button in the search box
Tip: The search works together with your sort and filter settings, so you can search within filtered results.
3. Filter Projects
The filter feature gives you powerful options to narrow down projects based on specific criteria.
Available Filters
Program Term Name
What it does: Search for projects by their program term name (like "Summer 2024" or "Fall Program")
How to use: Type the term name you're looking for in the text box
Example: Type "Summer" to find all projects with "Summer" in their term name
Program Status
What it does: Filter projects by whether they're accepting applications, in progress, or completed
How to use: Select one status from the dropdown menu
Options:
Accepting Applications
In Progress
Completed
Note: This filter is automatically hidden when you're already viewing a specific status tab (like the "Accepting Applications" tab)
Required Skills
What it does: Find projects that require specific skills
How to use: Select one or more skills from the dropdown menu
How it works: If you select multiple skills (like "JavaScript" and "Python"), you'll see projects that require ANY of those skills
Example: Selecting both "JavaScript" and "Python" will show you all projects that need either skill
Program Term Date Range
What it does: Find projects based on when their program term runs
How to use: Select a start date and/or end date using the calendar picker
How it works: You'll see projects if any part of their term falls within your selected date range
Example: If you select January 1 to March 31, you'll see all projects with terms that overlap that period
How to Use Filters
Click the "Filter" button (the button with a filter icon) in the toolbar
A filter dialog window will open
In the dialog, you can:
Add filters: Click on any filter type to activate it
Configure filters: Enter text, select options, or choose dates depending on the filter type
Remove filters: Click the × button next to any active filter to remove it
Get help: Click the info icon (ℹ️) next to any filter to see more details about how it works
Once you've set up your filters, close the dialog window
The project list will automatically update to show only projects matching your filters
A "Reset Filters" button will appear in the toolbar when you have active filters
Tip: You can use multiple filters at the same time. For example, you could filter by skills AND date range to find very specific projects.
4. Reset Filters
The "Reset Filters" button lets you quickly clear all your active filters and return to the default view.
When You'll See It
The "Reset Filters" button appears in the toolbar when you have at least one filter active
It's located next to the Filter button
It's shown in red text to make it easy to spot
How to Use
Click the "Reset Filters" button
All your filters will be cleared immediately
The project list will refresh to show all projects (with your current sort and search settings)
The reset button will disappear once all filters are cleared
Note: Resetting filters does NOT clear your search or sort settings - only the filter criteria.
Summary
The Sort and Filter feature provides you with powerful tools to find exactly the mentorship projects you're looking for. You can use these features individually or combine them for more precise results:
Use Sort to organize projects in a way that makes sense to you
Use Search when you know the project name
Use Filters to narrow down by skills, dates, or status
Use Reset Filters to quickly start fresh
All these features work together seamlessly, making it easy to discover the perfect mentorship opportunities that match your interests and availability.
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