Showcase your personal brand
A strong personal brand helps you stand out to employers and build meaningful connections in your chosen industry. Here’s how you can best showcase your skills and experiences before the event:
- Create a short personal pitch: Highlight your skills, interests, and enthusiasm for your industry.
- Update your LinkedIn profile: Ensure your profile reflects your skills, experience, and career goals.
- Review your resume or portfolio: Tailor your resume or portfolio to the roles and opportunities you’re targeting at the event.
Helpful resources:
- Building Your Personal Brand (Video, 3min 6 secs)
- Social Media & Job Search Tipsheet (PDF, 269KB)
- Taking a Skills Audit (Video, 2min 26secs)
- Resumes Tipsheet (PDF, 266KB)
- Resume Checklist (PDF, 328KB)
- Using LinkedIn to Network (Video, 4mins 48secs)
- LinkedIn Uses Tipsheet (PDF, 258KB)
Get feedback on applications and LinkedIn
The Careers Service is available to help you polish your documents and make your LinkedIn profile shine. Drop in on campus or connect with us online.
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