Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I browse the list of members?
- How do I tag myself with skills?
- What web browsers does the site support?
- How do I edit my profile?
- What do I do if I have forgotten my password?
- How do I leave notes for other members, and comment on those notes?
- How do I view the list of my contacts?
- How do I view a contacts profile?
- How do I delete a contact from the list?
- How do I change my display name?
- How do I send a message to a contact?
- How do I add a contact?
- How do I use basic and advanced Search?
How do I browse the list of members?
1. Click Directory
2. Use keyword or Advanced Search and click search icon
3. Sort by Last Name, First Name, and Current Company
4. Show the number of results by selecting number from drop down
5. To jump forward or backward in results use the First page, Fast Backward, Previous page or Next page, Fast Forward, and Last page.
How do I tag myself with skills?
1. Click Profile
2. In the Skills Section, click the “Add skills” link
3. To enter multiple skills, use a comma and a space after each word
4. To enter multiple words into a key phrase use only spaces in between words
5. Click Save.
What web browsers does the site support?
Modern versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Mac Safari.
1. Click Profile
2. Click Edit for the area you wish to edit
3. Edit accordingly
4. Click Save.
What do I do if I have forgotten my password?
1. Click the “Reset Password?” link in the Member Login section on the logged-out landing page
2. On the Reset Password page enter your primary e-mail address and enter the graphic code displayed below the email field
3. Click Send New Password
4. A login link will be sent to the primary e-mail address associated with your account. This link will be valid for only 48 hours.
5. Click the link to create a new password.
How do I leave notes for other members and comment on those notes?
1. Firstly, you must be a mutual contact with that particular member. To become a contact with a member, search for the member in the Directory and click “Add to Contacts” link for their listing. They must approve this request before you become contacts.
2. Select the member’s profile by checking the box for “Search only my contacts” in the Directory Advanced Search and clicking Search at the bottom
3. Enter your message in the notes box located in the left hand column
4. Click Post.
How do I view the list of my contacts?
1. Click Directory > Advanced Search > Check the box for “Search only my contacts” > Click Search
How do I view a contact’s profile?
1. Click Directory > Advanced Search > Check the box for “Search only my contacts” > Click Search
2. Click on the member’s name to view his or her profile.
How do I delete a contact from the list?
1. Click Directory > Advanced Search > Check the box for “Search only my contacts” > Click Search
2. Click Delete for specified member.
How do I change my display name?
1. At the upper right dropdown and beneath your name, select My Settings
2. Edit your name under the User Detail section
3. Click Save.
How do I send a message to a contact?
1. Click Directory > Advanced Search > Check the box for “Search only my contacts” > Click Search
2. Click the Send a Message link to the right of the member’s name in the list view.
1. In the Directory list view, click the Add to Contacts link for the member you wish to connect with. A connection request will be sent to that member for his or her approval. After the member has approved the connection request, he or she will show up under your contacts.
How do I use basic and advanced search?
1. Basic Search
a) Enter a name, description or keyword in the main search box
b) Click search icon.
2. Advanced Search
a) Click “Advanced Search” in the bottom right hand corner of the search box
b) Use any of the search fields by entering your search criteria
c) Click Search at the bottom.