Professional Networking Site Summary Assignment
Assignment 1 in the Career Communication Project. Worth 25 points.
Estimated Time = 30 minute
Purpose: Why do this
Professional networking sites like LinkedIn are resources used by hiring managers and recruiters to find potential candidates for open positions. Keeping your information current as you update your skills makes you a more marketable candidate.
A professional networking site summary:
· Is important as both a networking and job search tool.
· Provides an overview of your professional personality and your qualifications.
· Is often the first thing a recruiter, potential employer, or colleague sees about you.
1.
Review the examples below and the
Technology Tips section on p. 14 of the textbook.
2.
Compose your own professional networking site summary (LinkedIn Bio) in
65-85 words that displays your competence (logos), caring (pathos), and character (ethos) following the criteria below.
3.
Submit your summary as an MS Word document.
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Consider and draft a list of
· your achievements and skill sets as descriptions of your competence.
· your experiences with teamwork, volunteering, and helpfulness as descriptions of your caring.
· your positive professional traits as descriptions of your character.
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Organize your ideas to include the most relevant information at the beginning and something about your personality at the end.
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Proofread for grammar, spelling, and ease of reading.
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Submit your 65- to 85-word summary by the due date and time as a .doc or.docx file.
● LinkedIn summary examples from the
Indeed Career Guide
Example 1 (71 words, 409 characters)
“As a content creator, my unique blend of SEO expertise and writing skills makes me a digital superhero. My most powerful moments come when I connect with other makers, doers and thinkers online who are just as excited about innovation in marketing as I am. But I’m not just about connections. My content routinely ranks well in SERPs and I’m able to bring those results to both existing and new content.”
Example 2 (75 words, 398 characters)
“As a home care provider, I thrive on weeks when no two days are the same. In such a variable and fast-paced field, I strive to deliver compassionate, consistent and connected care to each and every one of my clients so they can be confident in my support. As I progress in my home health career, I intend to make the most of every training opportunity possible and reach as many clients as I can.”
Example 3 (83 words, 486 characters)
“As a mathematics instructor, I work to help students find patterns in the world while learning formulas and equations that will help them in school and in life. The critical-thinking skills we develop together in my classroom will serve them no matter where they go and what they do, and it is my privilege to equip them with those skills. Additionally, I teach my students to ask questions that might not have answers in order to think about mathematics more flexibly and creatively.”
Cardon, P. (2020). Business Communication: Developing Leaders in a
Networked World, 5th ed. New York: McGraw Hill Education. ISBN-10:
126642167X ISBN-13: 978-1266421679
The 4 th edition is also acceptable.
