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COMM 202Tutorial 1: Introduction & LinkedIn
T21 & T28Ali jatoi
AGENDA For today
Who am I?Course
Expectations LINKEDIN ACTION ITEMS
*Warning: I will be talking about myself a lot
HelloMy name is Ali
1. Relator2. Responsibility3. Intellection4. Futuristic5. Deliberative
My Strengths
1. Hyper-Rational2. Hyper-Achiever3. Controller4. Stickler5. Avoider
My Saboteurs
So how did I get here?
The story so farYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
So what’s next for me?
I want to get to know you!
Follow the link and pick a time slot that works for you!
tinyurl.com/chatwithali
We can talk about this course, life in general, or anything we have in common!
Sign up for a 10-minute 1-on-1 with me!
Boring Stuff (kidding)• Choosing an option• Case Competitions• Accounting Recruit• JDC West• The Capital Markets• Being a residence advisor
Things we can talk about
Not so boring stuff• How to become a 202 TA • Best brunch spots in vancouver• Rain or Shine Ice Cream flavors• TV (GoT, Grey’s Anatomy)• Music (I like everything)• Country swing dancing
Course ExpectationsI’m done talking about myself.
What have you heard about this course?
What is this course all about?
An important part of this course10% of your grade is Professionalism!
In-ClassandEmailEtiquette
Arrivingontime
Beingpresent
Notusingtechnology
Weekly assignments
Each tutorial you will prepare one assignment
Each assignment is worth ~2% for a total of 15% in the course
Assignments will be collected in the first 5 minutes of class. All assignments handed in late will receive a grade of zero!
Student advisory committee
Email: [email protected] by January 20th at 11:59PM with your tutorial section, TA’s name, a bit about yourself and why you are interested in being a committee member and/or if you would
be interested in leading the group w/ a TA mentor
Contact informationAli [email protected] your tutorial section and student number!
General/Administrative [email protected]
Office Hourssign up on COOL. search “202”. find date and RSVP
Moving on to
Linkedin Vs. Written Documents
• Tailored to your personal
brand
• Social and conversational
• More flexibility and creativity
• Formal
• Company-specific
• Very direct ask and intention
LinkedIn Written Documents
TIPS AND TRICKS Before we start• Turn off notifications when making small changes
• Don’t mark a connection as “I DON’T KNOW”
• You don’t need Premium: do a secret search!
Elements of a
Linkedin Profile
Professional Headshot
Attention-Grabbing Headline
Complete Experiences
Connections, Contact Info, Customized URL
Interesting summary showcasing personality!
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All-StarStatus
1. A professional Headshot• Should be reasonably close up –
roughly from your shoulders up
• Has a professional background
• Should be of you smiling and taken straight-on
2. The catchy headline• This is your personal brand – your hook on LinkedIn!• Keep it short and sweet• About what you do and/or who you are
3. professional Experience
Include all roles in reverse chronological order
Use Accomplishment Statements
Show examples of your work i.e. videos, awards, presentations
Be concise – get to the point!
3. professional Experience
3. summaryEducation
CharacterTraitsorPassions
PersonalFactsorAccomplishments
Aspirationsforthefuture
Calltoaction:Invitationtoconnectorcontactinfo
3. Summary Example
3. Summary Example #2
Create your communityCompanies• Followcompaniesyouwanttostayuptodatewithand/orapplyfor
Influencers• Followyouridols!Youwillbealigningyouridentitywiththeirbrand.
Groups• Followindustriesandjoingroupsthatalignwithyourinterestareas.
Connecting on linkedin1. Send request AFTER
meeting them in person
2. Personalize your contact request
3. Be brief and memorable
Too generic
Too casual
Personal and
professional
ONE LAST THING
Action items
1. Sign up for a coffee chat with me
2. Remember to go to lecture next week
3. Interview Stream due Sunday jan. 22!• Find instructions on the blog!
4. Have a great week!
