Assignment: LinkedIn Profile

A LinkedIn profile is important to ensure you have a professional presence. This was covered briefly in chapter 9 as an important tool as you start and progress in your career. All students a required to submit the URL for their LinkedIn profile. This profile serves as a living resume and should include similar items. There are two parts to this assignment.

Part 1: Create a LinkedIn profile - complete the following:

• Click on www.LinkedIn.com (Links to an external site.)
• Create a LinkedIn account
• Add a professional picture
• Write one or two sentences summarizing your experience or aspirations in the About section (required).
• At a minimum, you should include at least two of the following:
  • Work experience - make sure you explain what you do/did (responsibilities), as well as the skills you obtained.
  • Education - years attending and major should be included.
  • Achievements or certifications
  • Note: This should be similar to what is included in a resume. If you lack experience, look for other experiences, like volunteering, that can be added.
• Last: Find someone to connect with or follow (you must have at least one). It can be a friend or someone who works at a company of interest. Go to the search and type in a person's name. Once you get to their page, click the Connect or Follow button. 

Note: If you have an existing profile, make sure it is updated to meet the requirements listed above.

Part 2: Reflection to include:

• Thoughts on process: How did this assignment help expand your professional network and online portfolio? Make sure to include what, if anything, you learned during the creation of your profile.
• Networking ideas: Visit the following link and indicate which of the suggestions you plan to implement and why. Please make sure to provide detail.  https://content.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/linkedinforgood/en-us/resources/youth/HANDOUT---How-to-Network-for-Students.pdf. Links to an external site.

Examples from previous students: Sample 1 Download Sample 1, Sample 2 Download Sample 2, Sample 3 Download Sample 3

Reflection should be at least two (2) pages. Include the link to your LinkedIn profile at the end of your summary.  See the rubric below for the grading elements (remember, I grade directly from the rubric, so if you are missing any elements, you will not receive the points).

Watch the below video for a detailed explanation of expectations for this paper.