On-line Profile and Resume
Overview
You will create an online profile and resume on LinkedIn.com. Once you have created your profile, add me as a connection. My public profile is http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-reimann/3a/208/158. Feel free to add some of your classmates and professors as connections!
Suggestions
Consider using your elevator pitch from the resume assignment for your About section.
- Only share as much as you are comfortable sharing.
- Modify the default headline—it will likely not convey the message you want.
- Use a professional photograph.
- Include a compelling summary that describes your guiding principles, career goals, and passion for your major (or anticipated career). Consider including how past experiences have shaped these elements.
- Use first person in narrative text.
- Follow organizations, people, etc.
See the links in the references section for help and additional suggestions.
You can then search and connect with professors, classmates, friends, and Albion alumni on LinkedIn.
Briton Network
Once you have a LinkedIn profile created, you can easily create a Briton Network account. The Briton Network lets students message alumni and request advisory calls to learn about careers, industries, graduate school programs, ethics in the workplace, and more. Meanwhile, students develop the networking skills needed to succeed in the modern job market.
Rationale
LinkedIn is a social networking site designed for business communication, unlike the mainly social Facebook. One nice feature is the ease at which you can share your professional profile to propsective employers. It also aids in communication with a group of individuals, such as Albion Alumni (a LinkedIn group).
Grading Rubric
Ultimately you need to impress a future employer or coworkers, not just me.
Does your profile look professional? Does your profile say this person is or wants to be a professional in
the area where you want to work?
Look at your profile and ask yourself Would I hire this person?
or Do I want to interview this person?
.
Be critical now because you only have a few moments to distinguish yourself from your competition and impress a potential employer.
| Grade Element | Comments | Possible Points | Earned Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picture
Use a high quality (not fuzzy or pixelated) photo that is a head shot that fills at least 60% of the frame. The picture should look like you! Make sure you have a pleasant facial expression. Choose a good background that is uniform and dosn't compete with you for attention. Consider also adding a background photo—it can be abstract or artsy—just make sure you have permission to use it. | 3 | ||
| Headline
Change your headline to something more compelling than the default. | 3 | ||
| About
Consider using your personal elevator speech. | 3 | ||
| Background
Include your educational background and work experience. | 3 | ||
| Skills
Include your relevant skills. | 3 | ||
| Total Points | 15 |