Today you will explore some additional information about your job application materials.

Readings for January 7

For today’s session, please read the following, paying particular attention to the advice that relates to the job application materials you are creating:

• Tips for Job-App Materials slide presentation
• For LinkedIn:
  • 5 Essential Tips for a KILLER LinkedIn Summary
  • Your LinkedIn Profile Summary: How to Distinguish Yourself from Your Company
  • How To Improve Your LinkedIn Background Summary
  • How To Make Your LinkedIn Headline Stand Out
  • LinkedIn Cheat Sheet: 5 Tips For A Professional Profile
  • LinkedIn: What To Include In Your Work History
• For a resume:
  • Resume Objectives (from VT Career Services)
  • Resumes and vitae guide (from VT Career Services)
  • Resumes 101: Swap a Stale Objective for a Fresh Branding Statement
  • Resume Tips (from VT HR)
  • Avoid the Top 10 Resume Mistakes

• If you are writing both a resume and a LinkedIn profile:
  • 7 Ways Your Résumé and LinkedIn Profile Should Differ
  • Resumes vs. LinkedIn Profiles: What You Should Know
  • Your resume vs. your LinkedIn profile

Work for January 7

• Complete the Reading Quiz on LinkedIn Profiles by 11:55 PM on Thursday, 01/08.
• Reply to at least one of the topics below (in the Projects 3 & 4: Job Application Materials forum):
  • Improving Networking Advice
  • Letter of Appreciation
  • CAM Technician Application Letter
  • CAM Technician Résumé
  • Analyzing Corey’s Résumé