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In today's fast-paced professional landscape, networking has emerged as a key career influencer for students. Even though LinkedIn provides a global platform, it fails to cater to the specific needs of students who look for guidance from alumni of their respective institutions. To bridge this gap, we propose Setu-a dedicated alumni-student networking platform exclusively designed for Poornima College. Unlike the conventional social networks, which insist upon formal connection requests, Setu allows juniors to connect directly with alumni and enables open, barrier-free interaction. The system will be designed to enable frictionless connections by implementing a number of key features. 1The Direct Messaging System allows students to connect directly with alumni for mentorship or career advice or insights from the industry. It serves as a centralized space in the form of a job board through which alumni can share job openings, internships, and referral opportunities with students who need direct access to career opportunities within their fields. The mentor module encourages alumni to guide the student, for example, in terms of project development, exam preparation, and industry-specific skills; thereby, creating a culture of learning and growth. A Secure Authentication System authenticates each user as a current student or alumni of Poornima College for maintaining the integrity and security of the platform. 2This way, users interact in a safe and trusted environment. With all functions of networking, mentorship, and job search integrated into one place, Setu saves time and effort on the part of the students but also strengthens the relationship between the alumni and the alma mater. This would bring about an increased engagement, foster a collaborative community, enhance placement opportunities, and consequently contribute to the overall success of both students and alumni.

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