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COMM 202 - Sections T04&T10 - Oct 15th & 17th, 2018
- 1. 1 COMM 202: Tutorial 3 T04 & T10 with Sidney Pankratz
- 2. 2 Today’s Agenda A Linkedin crash course1 Activity3 Leveraging Linkedin2 Action Items4
- 3. 3 Course Timeline Week 6 (Today!) Week 7 Week 8 TUTORIAL: Getting set up with LinkedIn WHAT’S DUE: • Linkedin profile due Tuesday,Oct. 23rd @ 11:59PM • OPTIONAL FOR BONUS MARKS: SEAT platform by Dec. 14th @11:59PM TUTORIAL: Resume WHAT’S DUE: • Submit one copy of your resume draft and job posting to Turnitin • Bring one hard copy of your resume and job posting to tutorial TUTORIAL: Cover Letter + Networking Prep WHAT’S DUE: • Submit one copy of your cover letter draft and job posting to Turnitin • Bring one hard copy of your cover letter and job posting to tutorial
- 4. 4 Linkedin: A Crash Course
- 6. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 6 RESUME • direct & formal • company- specific • portrays your qualifications for a specific role LINKEDIN • a social network • tailored to your personal brand • includes broader experiences and interests
- 7. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 7 RESUME • direct & formal • company- specific • portrays your qualifications for a specific role LINKEDIN • a social network • tailored to your personal brand • includes broader experiences and interests
- 8. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 8 CAUTION 1. Avoid marking connection requests as “I Don’t Know”; if you do too many LinkedIn kicks you off the platform 1. Turn off the notification feature when making small changes
- 14. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 14 3. interesting summary that shows your personality
- 16. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 16 5. complete experiences with explanations & media
- 17. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 17 HEADSHOTS • reasonably close up • high quality, good lighting, etc • looks like you • a coloured photo with a slight head tilt makes you more likeable • CUS Visual Media
- 18. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 18 HEADLINES • this is your hook! • short & sweet (120 characters max) • tell us about who you are & what you do
- 19. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 19 HEADLINES • this is your hook! • short & sweet (120 characters max) • tell us about who you are & what you do
- 22. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted EXPERIENCES • include all roles (in reverse chronological order) • use first person & a conversational tone • not a repeat of your resume • show examples of your work if you have them (videos, presentations, reports, etc) • be concise!
- 24. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted SUMMARY • 2000 characters (don’t use it all) • summarize your background • tell us about your future goals • what makes you tick?
- 27. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 27 companies • stay up to date with your favourite companies • keep an eye out for roles you can apply for influencer s • who inspires you • align their identity with your brand • follow your idols & stay goal oriented! groups • industries of interest • special interest groups and communities • your peers and colleagues
- 29. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 29 managing expectations • you will rarely be offered a job from someone straight from linkedin • in fact, be wary of strangers who offer to hire you on the spot • this is a tool to make connections that will open up your options in the hidden job market
- 30. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted • connect with professionals you meet at networking sessions • find and connect with recruiters for your favourite companies • stay connected to mentors, past co- workers, and managers • connect with people from the BCC WHO DO I CONNECT WITH?
- 31. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted Hello Chance, it was a pleasure meeting you at last week’s VMA’s. I enjoyed our conversation on how you have been a top artist without even selling an album! Let’s connect and stay in touch. Hello Ms. Kardashian, I noticed that you launched a book strictly filled with your selfies. Your 2014 mirror selfie was perfection. As an aspiring selfie-er, I’d to chat with you over a cup of coffee sometime. sample messages
- 32. LastModified2017-06-2110:13PMPacificStandardTimePrinted 32 take this time to… • make a Linkedin • work on your headline (ask me or your seatmates for help) • connect with 5 people today (hint: there are 9 TA’s and a classroom full of potential connections)
- 35. 3 5 Action Items 1. Linkedin Profile Assignment due Tuesday, October 23rd @11:59PM. Make sure to add your TA on Linkedin! 2. Take a look at the optional bonus mark with SEAT, posted to Canvas 2. Next week is tutorial!
- 36. 3 6 Questions? Have a great day!