Find information below for this week’s Weekly Writing Assignment, homework for the Job Application Portfolio project, and a list of useful links and troubleshooting information (for the Weekly Writing Assignment).
For this week’s Weekly Writing Assignment, go to LinkedIn Learning via the NYPL, login, and search for “Learning LinkedIn for Students.” This is a 1hr 38min course. Watch all of it or as much as you have the time to, and write a 250-word minimum memo summarizing in your own words what you took away from the course (e.g., how to create a profile, why a profile is useful, what kinds of information to include, how does LinkedIn work, etc.). Write your memo in your word processor of choice and copy-and-paste it into a comment made to this post (click the title, scroll down to the comment box, copy-and-paste into the box, and click “Post Comment”). A memo mode is included below:
TO: Prof. Ellis FROM: Your Name DATE: 10/6/2021 (the date it is due) SUBJECT: Highlights from Learning LinkedIn for Students Begin your 250 words with a sentence stating the purpose of the memo (e.g., This memo summarizes important points from the Learning LinkedIn for Students course). Then, follow with the points that you want to make based on your notes made while watching the video.
For this week’s homework, write a draft of your job application letter (i.e., cover letter) using the sample linked below and those in Anderson chapter 2 as models. Save this for our peer review work next week. Also, create a profile on LinkedIn.com. Use your personal job search database document for the information that you add to your profile. If you already have a profile, update it with information from your personal job search database document. We will also use your LinkedIn Profile during peer review next week. Watch the Week 5 lecture for more information!
Use the files and links below (and discussed in this week’s lecture) to help you with the Weekly Writing Assignment and this week’s homework. Also, pay attention to the troubleshooting section below for anyone having trouble accessing LinkedIn Learning via the NYPL.
Sample Job Application Letter
Job Search
Business Research
- City Tech Library | Business Databases (Business Collection, Business Complete, LexisNexis)
- The New York Times (this link takes you to the signup for a free digital subscription with search)
- Glassdoor.com (job ad site with salary and other information about businesses)
Cover Letters
- Purdue OWL Job Search Letters (use the navigation menu on the left, has samples)
- James Madison University | Cover Letters and Letters of Inquiry
- The New York Times | How to Write a Cover Letter People Will Actually Read
Troubleshooting
NB: Some students have reported problems accessing LinkedIn Learning with a digital NYPL card. Please use the following links to accomplish the Week 3 and Week 4 Weekly Writing Tasks:
For the Week 3 Weekly Writing Assignment, you can explore the course topics of LinkedIn Learning here:
For the Week 4 Weekly Writing Assignment, you can catch a preview of the “Learning LinkedIn for Students” here without needing to login:
Josef Rodriguez
Professor Ellis
ENG 1133 OL96
4 October 2021
Memo for LinkedIn Learning for Students
TO: Prof. Ellis
FROM: Josef Rodriguez
DATE: 10/6/2021
SUBJECT: Highlights from Learning LinkedIn for Students
This memo summarizes important points from the Learning LinkedIn for students course.
The first highlight from this course was the comparison between LinkedIn vs. a Resume. For example, a LinkedIn profile can allow you to have more information about yourself such as a
summary of who you are, your interests, the ability to attach images. The main point is that LinkedIn allows you to have much more freedom when it comes to expressing yourself. The second highlight from this course is that when it comes to photos, all you need is a professional headshot. In order to do this, you have to click on the person’s name and then click on the
camera symbol. After that, upload the photo that you want (make sure it’s taken either by a DSLR camera or from one of the latest Iphones). Make sure the framing is on point and that the
picture quality is top notch and make sure the photo has a professional appearance. The third highlight from this course is adding a summary. Your summary will generally consist of
accomplishments, mission statement, career goals, and your personality. Go to the add profile section and click on the about tab in order to add your summary. After that, you can either write
your summary on there or you can copy and paste a summary that you’ve previously written. The fourth and final highlight from this course is being able to connect with people on LinkedIn.
The first thing you have to do is to type in that person’s name and place of employment in the
search engine (in order to go for an exact search). After that, make sure to add a note when
you’re trying to connect with people since it’ll increase your chances of that person accepting
your friend request. There’s also a myriad of ways to connect with people by groups, LinkedIn
recommendations, open connectors and closed connectors (who only connect with certain
people).
In conclusion, this summarizes all of the most important highlights from the LinkedIn for
students course.
TO: Prof. Ellis
FROM: Anahi Cortes
DATE: 10/6/2021
SUBJECT: Highlights from Learning LinkedIn for Students
This memo is meant to give a general idea of what I learned from the course.
The first few minutes is pretty explanatory. It talks about starting a LinkedIn page, and how to add profile pictures, your descriptions, etc,. One of the things I did not know about LinkedIn was you can customize your profile URL. Customizing your own URL gives a unique touch to your profile when it comes to sharing it with others, it feels more personal and professional. Customizing your profile to something that suits your personal style but also keeping it professional; it can establish a bit of freedom and demonstrates to those viewing your profile who/how you are as a person.
Afterwards. It talks about networking. In this economy, in order to get your dream job or a job in general, it’s usually through networking. In the course, it mentions how even if you don’t have any networking, they suggest how to start and where to go from there. It was very insightful because they go into detail in steps one believe is self explanatory but it’s not. There’s a lot more that goes into it. For example, it speaks about how you need to know 3 different types of people in networking. Those being either someone you know on a personal level, another that is a professor, ex-coworker, etc, and another that has or had experience in the field you aspire to get into. However, if you do not have any of those at hand, it shows how you can get connections through LinkedIn. Usually by feed, following groups, hashtags, or companies on the site.
These were the points that stood out to me the most, because there’s a lot you can do with your LinkedIn fee plus profile. How certain groups or hashtags you may follow can allow you to create connections easily.