For the Unit 2 Homework, you will become familiar with the social media platform LinkedIn, which is a professional networking and career development platform commonly used to seek employment or post positions within a company. LinkedIn is a business and employment-focused social media platform that works through websites and mobile apps. This Microsoft platform is primarily used for professional networking and career development and allows job seekers to post their resume and employers to post job openings. The purpose of this assignment is to search the LinkedIn platform for an assistant or entry level project management position in your area and identify the requisite personal and technical skills employers are seeking.
Using the LinkedIn social media platform, search for an assistant or entry-level project management position in your area and create a professional resume for the purposes of this assignment. Your resume should minimally contain the following information:
full name and optional photo
most recent experience/work history (if none, show “student” as work history)
education
licenses and/or certifications
skills
feel free to include any additional professional information about yourself
Additionally, create a cover letter expressing your interest in the advertised position and a summary of your experiences, skills, and why you feel you are most suited for the position. Lastly, identify the name of the company that posted the job opening and include a brief summary of the position.
Your completed assignment must include:
A professional resume in a Microsoft Word document.
A professional cover letter in a Microsoft Word document.
(If applicable) An APA (7th edition) formatted reference page, which includes each resource you used to complete this assignment, including your textbook.
