Unit 2:2
Networking and Resume building
Objectives:
- Research and study techniques for professional networking and building an online profile with resume
- Practice following instructions; you will notice that instructions on where to post your assignments, and on email messages or email memos, pdf files or word docs, are confusing you. This is a strategy to help you practice following detailed instructions. A necessary skill for technical and professional writers. So, take your time and follow instructions carefully.
- Practice naming files, memos, and emails appropriately and in consideration of your reader’s needs.
Readings:
- Technical Communications;
- Chapter 16: Resumes and Other Job Search Materials
- Chapter 25: Social Media.
- Chapter 13: Designing Pages and Documents.
- UBC Careers Online
- Instructor’s Blog
- Research articles about Linked-In
2:2 Assignments:
PLEASE SEE Due dates on our Course Schedule
- Write a memo to your writing team [posted directly onto your team forum] with the purpose of providing a brief summary of your research concerning best practices for professional networking on Linked In [300 words max] before midnight [late assignments will loose 0.5 points per day
Instructions for Assignments:
Memo concerning Linked In Best Practices
The purpose of your memo is to share your research findings with your writing team. You should provide a list of ten Best practices for using LinkedIn as a professional networking site. You should introduce your list and write a brief conclusion. Include hyperlinks to your sources listed correctly MLA style. You should post your memo on your writing team forum as well. Do not cc your Instructor. Thank you