ONBOARDING GUIDE FOR A PARTICIPANT
As a participant, you can learn new skills or develop existing ones, contribute to something you’re passionate about, collaborate with other departments or regions, try out something different, and more.
1. Login & Complete Your Profile
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After you receive an approval email, login to the portal to activate your profile.
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You won’t need to create a username or password –just use “KP Single Sign On”.
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Logging in for the first time prompts a pop-up that easily lets you enter the most important parts of your profile. A completed profile increases your chances of matching, and our algorithm uses skills you input to show you projects that may interest you.
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To add more or edit your profile later, click on “My Profile” and then “Edit Profile”.
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2. Browse & Apply to Projects
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Find your next opportunity by selecting Project Search and search projects by category, keywords, location, skills or hours to find one that may be a good fit for you.
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Apply for a role by clicking on the project and then scrolling down to “open positions”. Once you apply for a role, the project host will be notified to reach out to you.
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3. Have 1:1 Chat & Get Matched
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Schedule time to meet the host to learn more about the project and let them know why you are the perfect candidate. Feel free to email them directly to schedule a 1:1 meeting.
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If you find it’s a great fit, have your manager's approval, and the host selects you to work on the project, you will be “matched”.Once matched, it’s time to begin the project.
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4. Launch the Project
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The host should schedule a project launch meeting for everyone to kick off the project.
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Schedule check-ins, decide on goals, clarify roles, define deliverables and expectations, agree on time commitment and communication channels. Loop in your manager as necessary.
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5. Project Management & Pulse Checks
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Keep the project on track with consistent communication. We recommend weekly check-ins.
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Establish a plan to track progress and milestones. Provide feedback and update as necessary.
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Please note: at this point the Stretch@KP team will not be in the loop of everything that is going on in your particular project - but know that you can reach out to us if you have any questions or need help communicating with your team or host. Email: stretch-at-kp@kp.org
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6. Complete Project & Share
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Once the project is complete, celebrate!
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Share feedback, reflect on what went well and what could be improved for next time.
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Share your successes and outcomes with your manager and colleagues.
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Update your resume, LinkedIn and Stretch@KP profile.
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Invite others to join the community by sending them this “request to join” link.
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Check out more projects and consider trying a new role such as hosting your own project.