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Mattison AELC 3203 LinkedIn Profile Drafting Session
Suzanne Mattison
Created on September 27, 2024
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LinkedIn ProfileDrafting Session
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AELC 3203 Professional Writing
To start, open a blank document in Word and set the paragraph formatting to 0 pt before and 0 pt after paragraphs with double spacing. Final drafts should be roughly 250 words / one double spaced page.
invitation to connect
start at the very beginning
the story of soft skills
Closure
Development
Intro
How it all started
Introduction
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A long, long time ago in a land far away...
Open with an anecdote to draw the reader in and provide credibility about your dedication to your career.
Considerations
- a person who inspired you
- a defining time that led you to this career
- an achievement that revealed your gifting/talent
- the definitive time you chose this career path
Introduction
+ info
invitation to connect
start at the very beginning
the story of soft skills
Closure
Development
Intro
The story of soft skills
Development
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through oral presentations and written documents
How you know
attention to detail
organization
the story of soft skills
justification from your résumé and cover letter
communication
problem solving
teamwork
leadership
What you can do
by prioritizing multiple clients
through excel data analysis
worked with diverse group to met shared objective
by supervising a team
by addressing issues in a fast-paced environment
Development
Info
invitation to connect
start at the very beginning
the story of soft skills
Closure
Development
Intro
Invitation to connect
Closure
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Call to action...
Invitation to connect
Closure
Think about what you want your audience to do after reading your summary. An invitation to connect is a great way to end, but depending on your goal, you may ask for something else. Be specific and you’ll be more likely to get what you want.
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These are general best practices and suggestions!
Assignment Requirements
Etiquette
- Only invite people that you personally know and who know you.
- Only invite those you'd recommend to others.
- Personalize your invitation message.
- Be sure to explain how you know them or why you want to connect.
- Add a current picture of yourself to your profile so people recognize you.