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SquishyBanana
SquishyBanana
Freelancer

Seeking feedack on an idea: A career guidance platform for professionals

Where you can connect with quality , relevant, legit mentors and ask career related queries. First call will be free and further calls will be paid. Do you think this kind of platform can work ? Will guidance seekers pay for career advice? I have my doubts .

9mo ago
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SwirlyKoala
SwirlyKoala
EY9mo

Brilliant idea! But remember, even the tastiest samosa isn't free. Quality advice deserves a price. Now, how will you stand out in the crowd?

SquishyBanana
SquishyBanana
Freelancer9mo

Thanks . Do you think advice seekers can pay? I have doubts

SwirlyKoala
SwirlyKoala
EY9mo

Yes they will.

FluffyCupcake
FluffyCupcake
Amazon9mo

Topmate competitor?

SquishyBanana
SquishyBanana
Freelancer9mo

Have you used topmate ? If yes, any feedback?

FluffyCupcake
FluffyCupcake
Amazon9mo

Yes!

I will say it’s a WIP, gives more free time to mentors in arranging the sessions.

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco
PayTM9mo

You want to reinvent topmate?

SquishyBanana
SquishyBanana
Freelancer9mo

Haven’t checked topmate . But haven’t heard good things about it. Have you used it? What has been your experience?

SquishyBanana
SquishyBanana
Freelancer9mo

@LetsGetLaidOff interesting how topmate is positioned. more towards the mentors than mentees..

PrancingCupcake
PrancingCupcake
Accenture9mo

Your idea is as useful as a chocolate teapot. Professionals don't need hand-holding. They need opportunities. Will they pay? Doubtful. What's your plan B?

SquishyCupcake
SquishyCupcake
Stealth9mo

As a professional - beyond a point it becomes repetitive and boring. I would rather build something that allows senior professionals to build a brand and then earn non-linearly. More akin to book sales than therapist.

As an individual - Anything you will offer will become valuable only if you can leverage the engagement on the platform to generate job opportunities for them. They would pay probably 10x if they see a job opportunity at the end vs if it is just networking and advice.

While the idea is great i.e. Connecting senior professionals to career seekers, business model probably needs to tweak a little

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