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Problem
Review the following YouTube videos "Tips for job seekers: How to negotiate your salary pt. 1" and "Tips for job seekers: Advice on personal branding pt. 2", and answer the critical thinking question that follows:
Summarize the key points from the video in terms of what you have learned regarding what skills and knowledge you would focus on when building your personal branding information for a potential job interview. Why focus on those skills? In your summary, reflect on, and explain, how you will apply what you have learned in a career context.
The Job Search - Learning About Job Search Strategies
Learning objectives (Harris, 2021)
Upon completion of assignment and discussion post responses students should be able to:
1) Explain the importance of personal branding as part of the job search
2) Prepare a professional LinkedIn profile and utilize the tools and features to position the profile or their chosen career path
Discussion Post (Harris, 2021)
I. Watch the following YouTube videos:
Here is a series YouTube videos on using LinkedIn for your job search:
Chapter 1: Setting up an Account
"Using LinkedIn to Find a Job - Chapter 1: Set Up Account"
Chapter 2: Creating a Profile-that stands out!
"Using LinkedIn to Find a Job - Chapter 2: Create Profile"
Chapter 3: Connections/Recommendations
"Using LinkedIn to Find a Job - Chapter 3: Connections / Recommendations"
Chapter 4: Joining/following companies and groups
"Using LinkedIn to Find a Job - Chapter 4: Companies and Groups"
II. After watching these videos, comment on what skills and knowledge you would focus on when building your personal branding information for a potential job interview.
III. Respond to at least two other students' posting in this Post.
Assignment (Harris, 2021)
List your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats then discussion how your chosen career path will maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses
The Job Search - Learning About Job Search Strategies
References
Harris, R. M. (2021). Sections and Assignments Developed by Dr. Roberta M. Harris, Associate Vice President, King Graduate School, Monroe College.