# Profile Management

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## Description

The **User Profile** lets you manage the personal details that mentorAI uses to personalize your experience—**name, contact info, preferred language, social links, education, work history, and résumé**. You can also **reset your password** from here.

Profile updates help mentorAI **tailor guidance** (e.g., career advice) and help **instructors/admins** understand learner context.

## Target Audience

**Student**

## Features

#### Basic Information

Edit your **full name, email, title**, and an **About blurb** summarizing your background or interests.

#### Preferred Language

Choose your **interface language** (e.g., Spanish, French).
mentorAI adapts the UI and experience accordingly.

#### Social

Add optional links (Facebook, LinkedIn, X) to make it easier to connect outside the platform.

#### Education

Record details such as:

- Degree type
- Field of study
- Institution
- Start/End dates (or mark *In progress*)
- GPA (optional)


This data is shared with **mentorAI and administrators** to contextualize support.

#### Experience

Capture professional roles (past/current):

- Employer name
- Role/title
- Responsibilities/notes
- Role dates (*mark Currently work here* when applicable)


#### Resume

Upload a résumé/CV (file) for mentors and admins to reference—useful for **career guidance** and **tailored recommendations**.

#### Security

Reset your password while logged in; a verification email is sent to complete the change.

## How to Use (step by step)

#### Open Your Profile

- Click your **profile icon** (top-right) → select **Profile**
- You’ll see tabs for **Basic**, **Social**, **Education**, **Experience**, **Resume**, and **Security**


#### Update Basic Information

- Enter **Full name**, **Email**, **Title**, and **About**
- Set **Preferred language** to localize the platform


#### Add Social Links (Optional)

- In **Social**, paste URLs for Facebook, LinkedIn, or X (or leave blank)


#### Add Education

- In **Education**, click **Add** and fill in:
  - Degree type
  - Field of study
  - Institution
  - Start/End dates
  - *(Optional)* Mark **In progress** or add **GPA**


#### Add Experience

- In **Experience**, click **Add** and enter:
  - Employer
  - Role/title
  - Responsibilities/notes
  - Dates of employment
  - Toggle **Currently work here** when applicable


#### Upload Your Resume

- Go to **Resume** → click **Upload** to add your résumé (PDF/DOC)
- The file is shared with admins and mentorAI to personalize support


#### Reset Your Password (If Needed)

- Open **Security** → click **Reset password**
- Check your email for the verification link and complete the change


#### Save & Verify

- Ensure each tab’s changes are **Saved**
- Reopen your mentor chat to benefit from updated personalization


## Pedagogical Use Cases

#### Personalized Career Guidance

Education/experience + résumé help mentorAI suggest roles, skills to build, and tailored application tips.

#### Language Accessibility

The **Preferred Language** ensures the UI and responses match your preferred communication language.

#### Advising & Support Context

Instructors/admins can view education progress and interests to better target resources.

#### Showcasing Achievements

A complete profile (GPA, projects, roles) improves the relevance of **scholarships, internships, and portfolio feedback**.

Keep your **User Profile** current to get the most **accurate, relevant, and personalized help** from mentorAI—across courses, career prep, and daily learning.