Once you have an account, you will need to build your profile.

WEEK 4: EPROFILE

Due Mar 30 by 1:59am Points 90

This week, we will be focusing on your electronic presence during the job search. Many employers utilize social media sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and GlassDoor, as a means of obtaining new employees. This is why it is so important to present a positive image in the digital realm.

For this week’s assignment, you will be required to create a professional LinkedIn account. There are many resources available to you through Career Services.

Once you have an account, you will need to build your profile.

For this assignment, you must include the following items in your profile.

A headline message that is geared towards your target job

LinkedIn grants you 120 characters in which to write a tagline about yourself.

Refer to your branding message/elevator speech to develop this.

A work/volunteer and education history that is focused towards your target job

One group that pertains to the student’s selected target job (student must join the group)

One leader in a field that relates to the

selected target job (student must connect with leader)