Develop Your Online Presence


Things to do

  • Google yourself – what will you find?
  • Review current and past postings and tags
  • Consider your tone, personal brand, and overall image when communicating online
  • Use appropriate and professional usernames and email addresses
  • Share articles, events, resources, etc. with your network
  • Keep your profile up to date
  • Check your privacy settings and know your audience

Things not to do

  • Post negative or inappropriate things that could potentially be seen by employers/recruiters
  • Fail to follow up with contacts
  • Share too much information
  • Forget to proofread before hitting submit!
  • Update daily activity too often
  • Inundate potential contacts with questions, requests for meetings, etc.
  • Be inconsistent (multiple profiles should have same histories)

Spring 2023 Drop-In Hours:
Resume, Cover Letter, LinkedIn Profile Critiques

Tues/Thurs Wed Mon/Fri
In Person @ CSEL Bldg 140 In Person @ CSEL Bldg 140 Virtual on Zoom
1pm-3pm 10am-12pm or
1pm-3pm
11am-1pm

LinkedIn Profile Checklist