»LinkedIn & Online Profiles
Whether a LinkedIn account, personal website or Instagram account, your online presence
tells a holistic story of who you are as a person and a professional.
Profiles are an important part of your personal brand, so be intentional about what
you are sharing, commenting, reposting and creating.
View LinkedIn profile building guides, best practices, tips and networking support
in the "Resources" section of Handshake
Schedule a LinkedIn, Social Media and Portfolio Review appointment with a career advisor from the Chapman Career Team
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- To build and maintain a professional identity (through your resume and portfolio)
- Serves as a networking tool (e.g. informational interviews)
- To connect with alumni and potential employers
- Gives you access to jobs and internship opportunities
- Recruiters are constantly looking for new talent on LinkedIn
- Receive updates on industries and your organizations of interest
- It is an extension of your resume (and an online portfolio!)
- Engage in discussions within groups
- Showcase your work in a visually engaging way
- Opportunity to demonstrate your brand, style, character and vision
- Expand on the skills in your resume
- An organized space for your growing body of work
- An easyand convenient way to for people to access your work
- Essential for a job application, depending on the industry and role
When making and updating your LinkedIn or online portfolio, keep in mind:
- How you want to be perceived
- What message/theme you want to portray
- The content you intend to share
- How you will interact with others on the platform
- Industry standards and expectations
- How a user will navigate through your portfolio
Need a professional photo for your LinkedIn or online portfolio?
Check out our upcoming Career Fairs, Networking Nights and college-specific career
events for professional photo opportunities.
Need a professional photo now? Visit the Panther Photobooth in Beckman Hall.
