Professional Portfolio assignment

LinkedIn Profile Requirements

Your LinkedIn profile will be graded on the following criteria.

Name - This should be exactly the same name you use on your resume, cover letter, etc.

Professional Photo – A professional photograph is a key element of a successful LinkedIn profile.

· Attractive background

· Nice/pleasant background

· Not distracting, does not take away from the picture of you as the subject

· Professional dress

· ABSOLUTELY NOTHING similar to the following: athletic attire, t-shirts, visible tattoos, tight, revealing (showing cleavage, shoulders, back), torn, dirty, frayed, hair that is wet or lacks grooming, anything other than conservative regarding ties, jewelry, make-up.

· Clear picture

· Head shot – Only include your head, shoulders and chest (nothing below belly button)

· Smile

· Only you in the picture (no one else cropped out)

· You must be in the center of the picture

· No selfies

· No hands on hips

Headline

· Limit of 120 characters

· If you would like to get into a field that is different from what you are currently doing, make your headline something that describes what you would like to do.

· Example: Public health student seeking opportunities in community health

· Example: Public health student seeking environmental health position in Tampa

· If you are in the field you want to stay in, this can be your current job position & employer

Summary

· Summarize your EXPERIENCE, transferable SKILLS from past paid/volunteer work that can be used in future jobs and GOALS

· This is like a miniature version of a best-written cover letter

· For new graduates, potential employers want to see that you are excited about the field, ready to work hard in a job and committed to the success of the company you work for.

· Showcase who you are and what you want to do. Convey your passion and energy.

· See examples below. Makes your summary match the quality of this writing!

Experience - Include all of your jobs for the past 4-5 years. For each job position:

· Include bullet points from your resume (best version)

· Also include (when applicable):

· Major achievements, key contributions, and skills

· Explain more about the company

· You can use more bullet points that describe your role in the position than you might have been able to in your resume. You have room!

Skills

· Search for Skills that are options for LinkedIn profiles

· List 10 LinkedIn options for skills that you think are most important for the career field/job you want

Education

· Provide all the educational institutions you’ve attended.

· Start with your most recent (USF), then include any institutions you attended before USF (ex: community college if applicable), keeping going as necessary.

· Include high school. Do not include elementary school.

· Optional: For each you can include:

· A short description (using complete sentences). See below.

· Activities & societies you participated in or were a member of

Additional Profile Features

· Complete as many of these sections as possible. These include languages, volunteering experience, volunteering opportunities, organizations, honors & awards, test scores, projects, courses, certifications, interests, and more!

EXAMPLE SUMMARIES: Student examples. Do not copy. Make your summary convey your passion, skills, qualifications, and excellent writing abilities!

As an emerging public health professional, I have a passion for improving the health status of communities in the Tampa Bay area. My interest in maternal and child health guided me to dedicate many volunteer hours to serving this population. I have witnessed the strength of public health preventative services and the effectiveness of targeting evidence-based interventions to promote the health within at-risk populations. I intend to use my education and training to promote community health through public health organizations and outreach programs.

I have always been motivated to make a difference in my community. This has led me to take action through volunteering, peer education and mentorship of young girls. Entering the field of public health will allow me to apply the skills I have gained throughout my time at the University of South Florida. Being a part of organizations such as the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Pre-Conception Peer Educators helped me gain valuable insight into how community organizations function. I am eager to join the public health workforce to improve the social and physical conditions that affect health outcomes for at-risk communities.

EXAMPLE USF DESCRIPTION: You can use what you like of this. You CAN copy. See the Points of Pride page on USF’s website for up-to-date information.

The University of South Florida is a young, vibrant and dynamic institution of higher learning. For two consecutive years U.S. News and World report identified USF as the fastest-rising university in America (2020 & 2021). USF is ranked #46 among public universities and #103 among all public and private universities in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings. USF's College of Public Health is the top public health graduate school in the state of Florida, and is ranked 16th in the nation.

EXAMPLE HIGH SCHOOL DESCRIPTION:

Armwood High School is named after Blanche Armwood, a longtime Tampa resident, educator and activist. It offers Bilingual Education, Advanced Placement, and Duel Enrollment courses to students. It is also home to The Collegiate Academy, which provides students with an opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts degree in addition to their high school diploma.