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T36 & T37
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agenda
who am I? why am I here?
course expectations
action items
agenda
who am I?who am I?
my strengthsharmony
woocommunication
disciplinepositivity
pleaserhyper-achiever
restlessavoiderstickler
my strengths
BMMP
my experiencesmy experiences
make your undergrad
count!
make your undergrad
count!
what else?what else?
why am I here?why am I here?
elevate you to successelevate you to success
0 – 100 real quick0 – 100 real quick
one on onesSign up for a 10-minute chat with me: (link will be sent out in an email)
one on ones
ALL THINGS COMM 202
WHO YOU ARE
CAREER GOALS
THINGS YOU LIKE!
contact me!Georgia [email protected] include your tutorial section (T36 or T37)
General/Administrative [email protected]
Office Hourssign up on COOL. search “202”. find date and RSVP.
QUESTIONS?
contact me!
course expectations
course expectations
treat this course like a…
safe place to practice
treat this course like a…
professionalism10% of your grade!
Contribute and spark
conversationIn class/email
etiquetteCome
punctual and prepared!
No technology
professionalism
class prep assignments
each tutorial you will prepare one assignment
each assignment is worth ~2% for a total of 15% in the course
assignments will be collected in the first 5 minutes of class. All assignments handed in late will receive a grade of zero!
class prep assignments
linkedin vs. written documentslinkedin vs. written documents
• tailored to your personal brand• social and conversational• more flexibility and creativity
LinkedIn Resume/Cover Letter• formal• company-specific• very direct ask and
intention
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
before we start…
Professional Headshot
Attention-Grabbing Headline
Complete Experiences
Connections, Contact Info,
Customized URL
Interesting summary
showcasing personality!
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All-Star Status
professional-looking headshot
• reasonably close-up (from the shoulders up)
• high quality, good lighting, looks like you!
professional-looking headshot
catchy headlinecatchy headline• This is your hook!
• Short & sweet (max. 120 characters)
• About what you do and/or who you are– What’s your identity?
catchy headlinecatchy headline
2) Headline
2) Headline
professional experienceprofessional 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!
experience examplesexperience examples
projects exampleprojects example
summarysummary
2,000 characters to summarize your background and future goals
showcase personality & brand
think cover email… make it conversation
leverage your hook – grab their attention
background = skills + accomplishment
short, easy to read sentences
expand on your headline
summary elementssummary elements
summary examplesummary example
summary- what to write aboutsummary- what to write about
educationwhat you’re about: personal work style,
character traits
awesome facts about yourself or
accomplishments
additional portfolio links or platforms
finish with call to action: invitation to
connect, contact information
any other suggestions?
summary examplessummary examples
summary examplessummary examples
create your communitycreate 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
student advisory committee
email [email protected] by Friday, January 20th @ 11:59pm with a brief intro of yourself and an explanation of why you would be an excellent SAC member.
include your tutorial section, TA Name and the subject line: 202 SAC APPLICATION
student advisory committee
action itemssign up for one on one meetings! (link will be emailed Friday)
Interview stream due Sunday, January 22nd – see course blog
next week: LECTURE
apply for SAC
QUESTIONS?
action items
