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COMM 202 Tutorial 1 T23 & T30
COMM 202 Tutorial 1T23 & T30
Agenda
1. About me2. Contact info3. Tutorial expectations4. LinkedIn5. Action items
About me
Allison Jang, BCom 2017Harmony – Responsibility – Achiever – Analytical – Discipline
Stickler – Hyper-rational – Controller – Pleaser – Hyper-vigilant
Completed half marathon
Interned at PwC Calgary in Audit
Volunteered in South Africa
Moved to Vancouver and entered Sauder
Taught two labs of COMM 290
So far…
Do we have anything in common?
Contact info
Allison’s email: [email protected] your tutorial section (T23 or T30)
General email: [email protected]
**Remember to use proper email etiquette
Tutorial expectations
My COMM 202
experience
Why I’m here
What I hope for
you
Tutorial expectations
10% Professionalism Email etiquette Respect others Show up on time and ready Contribute and listen No technology
Tutorial expectations
15% Weekly Assignments• There will be an assignment due at the start of each tutorial• Assignments are due within the first 5 minutes of class –
no exceptions!
LinkedIn Profiles
LinkedIn vs. Documents
• Tailored to your Personal Brand
• Social & conversational
• More flexibility & creativity
• Formal• Company specific• Very direct ask
and intention
LinkedIn Resume & Cover Letter
Before we start…
TURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS when making small changes
DON’T MARK A CONNECTION as “I don’t know” unless they are negatively impacting you
MANAGE YOUR PRIVACYso that you can creep in secret
Too many IDK’s will ban someone from LinkedIn
vElem
ents of a LinkedIn1) Professional headshot
2) Attention-grabbing headline
3) Complete experiences
4) Contact info, customized URL
5) Interesting summary
1) Professional Headshot
2) Headline
• This is your personal brand – your hook!• Short and sweet (max. 120 characters)• About what you do and/or who you are – what’s your identity?
2) Headline
2) Headline
2) Headline
3) Professional Experience
• Include all roles (in reverse chronological order)• Use accomplishment statements• Show examples of your work if you have them (videos, presentations,
reports, etc)• Be concise!
3) Professional Experience
3) Professional Experience
4) Contact info & customized URL
• How much information to include? Up to you!• Customizing your URL:
5) Summary
• Showcase personality and brand• Make it conversational• Leverage your hook – grab their attention!• Background = Skills + Accomplishments• Short, easy-to-read sentences• Expand on your headline
5) Summary
What to write about?
• Education• What you’re about – personal work style, character
traits, values• Awesome facts about yourself or accomplishments• Additional portfolio links or platforms• Invite a call to action
5) Summary
5) Summary
5) Summary
5) Summary
Create your community
Companies
Influencers
Groups
Follow companies you want to stay up to date with and/or apply for
Follow your idols! You will be aligning your identity with their brand
Follow industries or groups that align with your interest areas, join relevant UBC and Sauder groups (+ alumni)
Action items
Let’s talk! Sign up for a one-on-one for next week:http://tinyurl.com/meetallison
Let’s chat about:• Anything we had in common• What you want to get out of COMM 202 + how I can help you• Your goals for the year or your career
InterviewStream due Sunday, January 22 – see course blog
STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Email [email protected] by Friday, January 20 at 11:59 pm with your tutorial section, TA’s name, a bit about yourself and why you are interested in being a committee member. Use subject line “202 SAC Application”
Questions?LECTURE next week!
