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Building Your LinkedIn Profile
Building your Profile
Building your Profile
Branding, Networking & Finding your First Job
Branding, Networking & Finding your First Job
4 Ways to Stand Out on LinkedIn
4 Ways to Stand Out on LinkedIn
Practicing & Creating Your Elevator Pitch
What is an Elevator Pitch?
What is an Elevator Pitch?
Your elevator pitch is a brief introduction to potential employers and connections to tell a little bit about yourself as well as your intentions.
Check out Pomerantz page on Elevator Pitches: Elevator Pitches | Pomerantz Career Center - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
Creating an Elevator Pitch:
Creating an Elevator Pitch:
Creating an elevator pitch is all about building your brand. What's a personal brand? It's a quick glimpse of who you are, what's interesting and unique about you, and what you are seeking.
Defining Your Brand
Defining Your Brand
What makes you stand out?
What special skills do you have?
How do you want to sell yourself?
What will the pro want to know about you?
What positive adjectives best describe you?
What have you done that makes you most proud?
Introduce Yourself
Introduce Yourself
1 - Who you are + a credential
1 - Who you are + a credential
Example: “Hi, I’m Melanie Smith, and I am a junior at Iowa majoring in journalism and enterprise leadership.”
2 - What you are seeking
2 - What you are seeking
Example: “I am seeking a content editing internship with a media company.”
3 - An open-ended question
3 - An open-ended question
Example: “I see that you are with Amperage. Can you tell me about opportunities with your organization?”
Practice Makes Perfect!
Practice Makes Perfect!
The more you practice, the more confident you will be. Speak it out loud to yourself multiple times before the event to ensure you are prepared and know what you want to say.
What to Wear & What to Bring
Dress to impress!
Wear professional clothing when meeting professionals at our Speed Networking events. (Business Casual)
Be comfortable but presentable. You do not have to wear a suit but do not come in loungewear or workout clothes.
Visit the Clothing Closet Located in the IMU if you are looking for some free professional clothing. (G200 Iowa Memorial Union)
Come Prepared.
Visit our strat comm and print and broadcast page to see the companies who will be represented at our events. Learn about who will be attending and how their opportunities fit your ambitions. Coming with knowledge of the companies you are interested in goes a long way. Write down the names and business of professionals you are most interested in speaking to.
Bring something to take notes on and record the contact information and notes from your conversations with professionals.
Prepare Questions.
What do you want to know about the field they work in?
What challenges do they face in their job?
What does their average day look like?
What’s their favorite part of the job?
What does the company’s culture look like?
What advice would they give a young professional entering the field?
Be prepared to have a conversation; this is not a job interview.
This is also a valuable opportunity to learn about the industry!
Topics to Discuss
Topics to Discuss
Hobbies
The field that brought you here
Commonalities
The weather
Current events
The event you’re both attending!
Topics to Avoid
Topics to Avoid
Politics
Religion
Gossip
Money
The Secret to Networking: LISTEN!
Keep these things in mind:
Listen to what the pros are telling you.
Don’t make it all about you.
Find a balance between talking and listening.
This is just like speed dating, just with professional contacts.
Before The Event:
Look on LinkedIn (but don’t connect!)
Choose your outfit.
Practice!
The Day of:
Dress to impress
Show up on time (which is 15 min early)
Attend the large session — there will be announcements
Begin networking!
After the Event:
Connect on LinkedIn
Send an email/resume/other follow-up
Keep the conversation going!
Visit our "Following up" page for examples and tips!
Resources:
Pomerantz
Pomerantz
Schedule an appointment with Pomerantz to have your resume reviewed and talk to a career counselor, or visit their website for quick tips!
Pomerantz Career Center | The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
Career Coaching | Pomerantz Career Center - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
Videos to Create Your Professional Persona
Videos to Create Your Professional Persona
Unlocking Your Authentic Career TedTalk: https://youtu.be/vMiSf7LpFQE?si=UpNVof65MCn3mHJc
7 Networking Tips for College Students: https://youtu.be/tC2FEvVipqs?si=aNSEQIlyVnT-505s
The 3 Bones of Networking for Students: https://youtu.be/4OTPJZnBP8s?si=MFW7vMv6HSRzpQAc
Contacts
Contacts
Michelle Sillman|Recruitment, Internship, & Placement Coordinator | SJMC
michelle-sillman@uiowa.edu
Office: 319-335-3427
E350E Adler Journalism Building (AJB)
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