{"id":129,"date":"2024-07-29T22:41:38","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T22:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/engineeringcapstone\/chapter\/module-viii-career-readiness\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:38:22","slug":"module-viii-career-readiness","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/engineeringcapstone\/chapter\/module-viii-career-readiness\/","title":{"raw":"Module VIII: Career Readiness","rendered":"Module VIII: Career Readiness"},"content":{"raw":"<div style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n\nWhile technical skills help an engineer keep a job, the soft skills help them get the job.\u00a0 This is a bonus module focusing on <strong>career readiness<\/strong>, an area in which many students feel underconfident or unprepared in presenting themselves as they transition from college to the real world.\u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"text-align: initial; font-size: 1em;\">This will develop students\u2019 soft skills, such as interviewing, resume and cover letter writing, and developing a professional employment profile.\u00a0 Informative and applicable materials will help equip students with the tools they need to be well-rounded and successful individuals, with the personal presentation skills required to rise through the ranks professionally.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nMost universities have a career services center, where students can obtain one-on-one help with resumes and interviewing or attend group workshops.\u00a0 These centers also have websites with school-specific student resources for creating resumes and cover letters, and many offer a job applications portal as well.\u00a0 Many of the resources that follow in this chapter come from Middle Tennessee State University and East Tennessee State University.\u00a0 Check your school's website for information about career fairs, career prep, or other upcoming events and resources.\n\n<\/div>\n&nbsp;\n<h1>VIII.1) Resumes and CVs<\/h1>\n<h2>Information<\/h2>\nResumes and curriculum vitaes (CVs) are organized handouts of your education and experience that you provide to employers when applying for jobs.\u00a0 These give an employer a quick look at who you are on paper and are the first part of the candidate selection process.\u00a0 Resumes and CVs are for separate purposes and have some notable differences:\n<ul>\n \t<li><em>Resumes:<\/em> meant for professional or industry job applications, this one-page info sheet highlights your education, skills, and experience.\u00a0 One page is the maximum length, unless you have an exceptional number of accomplishments or have been actively engaged in a field for 10+ years.\u00a0 Most employers will not read past the first page.<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Curriculum vitaes:<\/em> meant for graduate school or academic job applications.\u00a0 Literally translated, \"the course of life,\" this is a lengthy list of your academic and professional history, including research publications, theses performed or advised, courses taught or developed, grants received, and conferences attended, in addition to the standard items from the resume.\u00a0 A CV could be 5+ pages depending on your accomplishments and length of time in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nProfessional document resources (videos and downloadable templates) for resumes, CVs, and more can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/resource-resumewriting\/\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a>.\u00a0 Additional resources include:\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Resume-Writing.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Resume Writing Slide Deck<\/a> (ETSU)<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Student-Guide-to-the-Professional-Resume.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Guide to the Professional Resume<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/best_practices_resume-writing.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Practices: Resume Writing<\/a> (ETSU)<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/CV_Writing_Guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Guide to the Curriculum Vitae<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ESYV4QgGcnY&amp;t=17s\" rel=\"noopener\">Resume Writing Video<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZVkEslNoPA&amp;t=5s[\/embed]\n<h2>Activity<\/h2>\nAre you headed for industry or graduate school?\u00a0 Make a new resume (or update your old one) using the tips, tricks, and templates above.\u00a0 Check it for length, spelling, grammar, and parallel structure.\u00a0 Be sure to eliminate anything from high school, except in rare occasions such as being valedictorian or a national champion in sports or other activities.\n\nWhen you are finished, make an appointment at your university's career center, and ask a professional in your field (professor or family friend) to review it with you.\u00a0 Reviewing the document with multiple sources will be beneficial.\u00a0 The career center professional will be able to advise you on organization, wording, and correct English, while an engineer will be able to guide you on expressing discipline-specific skills and experience, and be able to tell you what items should be emphasized or eliminated.\n<h1>VIII.2) Cover Letters and Personal Statements<\/h1>\n<h2>Information<\/h2>\nA cover letter or personal statement is the second part of an application.\n<ul>\n \t<li><em>Cover letters<\/em> are for industry or professional job applications and typically one page long.\u00a0 Resources for cover letter writing are below:\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/mtsu-cover-letter-guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Cover Letter Writing Guide<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/cover_letters_writing.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Cover Letter Examples<\/a> (ETSU)<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=597m-o8hMmQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Crafting Cover Letters Video<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=597m-o8hMmQ[\/embed]\n<ul>\n \t<li><em>Personal statements<\/em> are for graduate school applications and typically two pages long.\u00a0 Resources for personal statement writing are below:\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/personal_statement_guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Statement Writing Strategies<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EnejsgkV9WY\" rel=\"noopener\">Creating a Personal Statement Video<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EnejsgkV9WY[\/embed]\n<h2>Activity<\/h2>\nAre you headed for industry or graduate school?\u00a0 Write a cover letter for your dream job or a personal statement for your ideal school using the information.\u00a0 Check it for length, spelling, grammar, and relevant content.\u00a0 Be aware that because the cover letter is personal and relevant to the job or school desired, you will need to have a base letter that you can tailor as appropriate for the situation.\u00a0 Avoid the trap of using AI to draft this document, and speak from the heart!\u00a0 This is your story, and you can tell it more honestly and passionately than a robot.\n\nWhen you are finished, make an appointment at your university's career center, and ask a professor to review it with you, too.\u00a0 Reviewing the document with multiple sources will be beneficial.\u00a0 The career center professional will be able to advise you on coherent and cohesive writing, while your professor will be able to guide you on relating personal experiences to your intended research trajectory, and help you to formulate goals if you don't know what you want.\n<h1>VIII.3) Interviewing<\/h1>\n<h2>Information<\/h2>\nInterviewing is when the game gets real.\u00a0 One type of interviewing involves professional networking, such as speed interview events, career fairs, or conferences.\u00a0 That typically occurs before submitting a job application, and can lead to a personal in with the company.\u00a0 The second, more traditional type of interview occurs after an application has been accepted, and it is scheduled one-on-one with a company representative for an hour or more.\u00a0 After passing the first round of sit-down interviews, the company may initiate a weed-out process and invite the top few interviewees on site for an all-day more technical experience.\u00a0 The interview can make or break the job, so it is important to be prepared for all types.\n<h3>Professional Networking<\/h3>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">When you meet a potential employer at a career fair, networking event, or speed interviewing, you need to be prepared to pitch yourself in less than a minute<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">.\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">This is your opportunity to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">hook an employer on your qualifications and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW212113860 BCX0\">attitude, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\"> present a favorable first impression<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">This forms the basis for your cover letter and should come from the heart<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">DO NOT USE AI TO WRITE AN INTERVIEW PITCH!!!\u00a0 It will sound fake and impersonal and not win the job.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212113860 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0 See the <a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Interview-Pitches.docx\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview Pitch Guidelines<\/a> for more details.<\/span>\n<h2>Activity<\/h2>\nWrite an interview pitch using the <a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Interview-Pitches.docx\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview Pitch Guidelines<\/a>.\u00a0 Revise and rehearse it so it flows smoothly, with proper English, and is 1-2 minutes long (approximately 1 page typed, double-spaced).\n<h1>VIII.4) Linkedin Profiles<\/h1>\n<h2>Information<\/h2>\nLinkedin is a free professional networking site, where working professionals and job seekers can view each others' qualifications, find and apply for job opportunities, endorse each other for skills, post publicly, or message each other privately.\u00a0 A good Linkedin profile is important because it shows not just what you have done, but who you know, and employers will scout you for references and qualifications.\u00a0 A Linkedin profile is NOT a standard social media profile, but rather an online version of your resume or CV.\u00a0 So be sure to use a professional head shot (not a graduation photo or casual photo) and avoid posting about politics, religion, or your weekend (stick to professional or academic accomplishments, or congratulate others for theirs).\n\nAdditional resources for creating Linkedin profiles include:\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/LinkedIn-Strategies.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips for Using Linkedin<\/a> (ETSU)<\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/LinkedIn_Profile_Checklist.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Profile Checklist<\/a> (Linkedin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Activity<\/h2>\nMake an account at <a href=\"https:\/\/students.linkedin.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/students.linkedin.com\/<\/a> and create your professional Linkedin profile based on the information above and the resume you already created in the section VIII.1 activity.\u00a0 If you do not have a professional head shot, put on a collared shirt, comb your hair, stand in front of a blank wall, and ask a friend to take one with your phone.\u00a0 When you are finished, add your instructors and 20 other people you know.\n\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<p>While technical skills help an engineer keep a job, the soft skills help them get the job.\u00a0 This is a bonus module focusing on <strong>career readiness<\/strong>, an area in which many students feel underconfident or unprepared in presenting themselves as they transition from college to the real world.\u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"text-align: initial; font-size: 1em;\">This will develop students\u2019 soft skills, such as interviewing, resume and cover letter writing, and developing a professional employment profile.\u00a0 Informative and applicable materials will help equip students with the tools they need to be well-rounded and successful individuals, with the personal presentation skills required to rise through the ranks professionally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Most universities have a career services center, where students can obtain one-on-one help with resumes and interviewing or attend group workshops.\u00a0 These centers also have websites with school-specific student resources for creating resumes and cover letters, and many offer a job applications portal as well.\u00a0 Many of the resources that follow in this chapter come from Middle Tennessee State University and East Tennessee State University.\u00a0 Check your school&#8217;s website for information about career fairs, career prep, or other upcoming events and resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>VIII.1) Resumes and CVs<\/h1>\n<h2>Information<\/h2>\n<p>Resumes and curriculum vitaes (CVs) are organized handouts of your education and experience that you provide to employers when applying for jobs.\u00a0 These give an employer a quick look at who you are on paper and are the first part of the candidate selection process.\u00a0 Resumes and CVs are for separate purposes and have some notable differences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Resumes:<\/em> meant for professional or industry job applications, this one-page info sheet highlights your education, skills, and experience.\u00a0 One page is the maximum length, unless you have an exceptional number of accomplishments or have been actively engaged in a field for 10+ years.\u00a0 Most employers will not read past the first page.<\/li>\n<li><em>Curriculum vitaes:<\/em> meant for graduate school or academic job applications.\u00a0 Literally translated, &#8220;the course of life,&#8221; this is a lengthy list of your academic and professional history, including research publications, theses performed or advised, courses taught or developed, grants received, and conferences attended, in addition to the standard items from the resume.\u00a0 A CV could be 5+ pages depending on your accomplishments and length of time in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Professional document resources (videos and downloadable templates) for resumes, CVs, and more can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/career\/resource-resumewriting\/\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a>.\u00a0 Additional resources include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Resume-Writing.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Resume Writing Slide Deck<\/a> (ETSU)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Student-Guide-to-the-Professional-Resume.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Guide to the Professional Resume<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/best_practices_resume-writing.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Practices: Resume Writing<\/a> (ETSU)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/CV_Writing_Guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Guide to the Curriculum Vitae<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ESYV4QgGcnY&amp;t=17s\" rel=\"noopener\">Resume Writing Video<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"Resume Presentation Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tZVkEslNoPA?start=5&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Activity<\/h2>\n<p>Are you headed for industry or graduate school?\u00a0 Make a new resume (or update your old one) using the tips, tricks, and templates above.\u00a0 Check it for length, spelling, grammar, and parallel structure.\u00a0 Be sure to eliminate anything from high school, except in rare occasions such as being valedictorian or a national champion in sports or other activities.<\/p>\n<p>When you are finished, make an appointment at your university&#8217;s career center, and ask a professional in your field (professor or family friend) to review it with you.\u00a0 Reviewing the document with multiple sources will be beneficial.\u00a0 The career center professional will be able to advise you on organization, wording, and correct English, while an engineer will be able to guide you on expressing discipline-specific skills and experience, and be able to tell you what items should be emphasized or eliminated.<\/p>\n<h1>VIII.2) Cover Letters and Personal Statements<\/h1>\n<h2>Information<\/h2>\n<p>A cover letter or personal statement is the second part of an application.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Cover letters<\/em> are for industry or professional job applications and typically one page long.\u00a0 Resources for cover letter writing are below:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/mtsu-cover-letter-guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Cover Letter Writing Guide<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/cover_letters_writing.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Cover Letter Examples<\/a> (ETSU)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=597m-o8hMmQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Crafting Cover Letters Video<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-2\" title=\"Crafting Cover Letters\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/597m-o8hMmQ?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Personal statements<\/em> are for graduate school applications and typically two pages long.\u00a0 Resources for personal statement writing are below:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/personal_statement_guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Statement Writing Strategies<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EnejsgkV9WY\" rel=\"noopener\">Creating a Personal Statement Video<\/a> (MTSU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-3\" title=\"Creating a Personal Statement\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EnejsgkV9WY?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Activity<\/h2>\n<p>Are you headed for industry or graduate school?\u00a0 Write a cover letter for your dream job or a personal statement for your ideal school using the information.\u00a0 Check it for length, spelling, grammar, and relevant content.\u00a0 Be aware that because the cover letter is personal and relevant to the job or school desired, you will need to have a base letter that you can tailor as appropriate for the situation.\u00a0 Avoid the trap of using AI to draft this document, and speak from the heart!\u00a0 This is your story, and you can tell it more honestly and passionately than a robot.<\/p>\n<p>When you are finished, make an appointment at your university&#8217;s career center, and ask a professor to review it with you, too.\u00a0 Reviewing the document with multiple sources will be beneficial.\u00a0 The career center professional will be able to advise you on coherent and cohesive writing, while your professor will be able to guide you on relating personal experiences to your intended research trajectory, and help you to formulate goals if you don&#8217;t know what you want.<\/p>\n<h1>VIII.3) Interviewing<\/h1>\n<h2>Information<\/h2>\n<p>Interviewing is when the game gets real.\u00a0 One type of interviewing involves professional networking, such as speed interview events, career fairs, or conferences.\u00a0 That typically occurs before submitting a job application, and can lead to a personal in with the company.\u00a0 The second, more traditional type of interview occurs after an application has been accepted, and it is scheduled one-on-one with a company representative for an hour or more.\u00a0 After passing the first round of sit-down interviews, the company may initiate a weed-out process and invite the top few interviewees on site for an all-day more technical experience.\u00a0 The interview can make or break the job, so it is important to be prepared for all types.<\/p>\n<h3>Professional Networking<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">When you meet a potential employer at a career fair, networking event, or speed interviewing, you need to be prepared to pitch yourself in less than a minute<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">.\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">This is your opportunity to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">hook an employer on your qualifications and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW212113860 BCX0\">attitude, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\"> present a favorable first impression<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">This forms the basis for your cover letter and should come from the heart<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212113860 BCX0\">DO NOT USE AI TO WRITE AN INTERVIEW PITCH!!!\u00a0 It will sound fake and impersonal and not win the job.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212113860 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0 See the <a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Interview-Pitches.docx\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview Pitch Guidelines<\/a> for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Activity<\/h2>\n<p>Write an interview pitch using the <a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/Interview-Pitches.docx\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview Pitch Guidelines<\/a>.\u00a0 Revise and rehearse it so it flows smoothly, with proper English, and is 1-2 minutes long (approximately 1 page typed, double-spaced).<\/p>\n<h1>VIII.4) Linkedin Profiles<\/h1>\n<h2>Information<\/h2>\n<p>Linkedin is a free professional networking site, where working professionals and job seekers can view each others&#8217; qualifications, find and apply for job opportunities, endorse each other for skills, post publicly, or message each other privately.\u00a0 A good Linkedin profile is important because it shows not just what you have done, but who you know, and employers will scout you for references and qualifications.\u00a0 A Linkedin profile is NOT a standard social media profile, but rather an online version of your resume or CV.\u00a0 So be sure to use a professional head shot (not a graduation photo or casual photo) and avoid posting about politics, religion, or your weekend (stick to professional or academic accomplishments, or congratulate others for theirs).<\/p>\n<p>Additional resources for creating Linkedin profiles include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/LinkedIn-Strategies.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips for Using Linkedin<\/a> (ETSU)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/LinkedIn_Profile_Checklist.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Profile Checklist<\/a> (Linkedin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Activity<\/h2>\n<p>Make an account at <a href=\"https:\/\/students.linkedin.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/students.linkedin.com\/<\/a> and create your professional Linkedin profile based on the information above and the resume you already created in the section VIII.1 activity.\u00a0 If you do not have a professional head shot, put on a collared shirt, comb your hair, stand in front of a blank wall, and ask a friend to take one with your phone.\u00a0 When you are finished, add your instructors and 20 other people you 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