06 — WHY THE SEARCH

Everyone else does one piece. We do the whole thing.

Several platforms offer mentorship, networking or coaching. None combine all of it for young people.

PlatformWhat it doesWhere it falls short
ADPListLargest free mentorship platformsFree sessions, inconsistent availability
MentorCruisePaid mentorship, mostly techTechnical careers only
LinkedInLargest professional networkConnections, rarely mentorship
Clarity.fmPay-per-minute callsBuilt for founders, not students
GrowthMentorGrowth and startup mentoringStartup and growth careers only
The Search Network ✓Guidance, networking, paid mentorship, consultations, charity and university partnerships — multi-industry, student-focusedBuilt to close every gap above

The UK’s first student-focused career marketplace — mentorship, coaching, networking and career guidance, in one scalable commercial ecosystem.