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VUCONNECT Profile Assignment

Why should I fill out my VUConnect Profile? VUConnect gives you personalized job recommendations based on the information you provide on your profile. This provides an opportunity for you to find jobs and internships that are right for you. Recruiters are five times more likely to proactively reach out to you with job opportunities and event invitations if your profile is complete. Your VUConnect Profile is an important tool to showcase your interests, skills, strengths, and experiences in continuing to market yourself.

It's important to note students have the ability to control when the profile is "public" by switching the button to "publish" their profile. Students may share their profile by selecting the "Share It" link and retrieving the public URL link which opens to a unique website. An employer will have access to view a student's profile only if it's published by the student.

For this assignment, students are expected to update their VUConnect Profile in completing their education, experiences, organizations & extracurricular, academic courses, skills, and project sections that are applicable. Students can access their VUConnect profile by visiting https://vanguard-csm.symplicity.com/students to login with your student credentials to start updating their VUConnect profile.

NOTE: Please reference the VUConnect Profile Guide for additional examples

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VUConnect Profile Guide

VUCONNECT Profile Guide

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO: Add a professional photo to your profile.

Consider visiting the Career Closet for any professional attire!

PROFILE COMPLETION: This section will provide you with recommendations highlighted in blue to enhance your profile completion percentage.

To view your VUConnect Profile, please click on the icon with your initials.

Once you have access to the drop-down menu, you’ll click on the “Public Profile” Tab to start updating your profile.

REMINDER: Publish your profile so employers can see it!

Personal Statement: Include a summary highlighting who you are, what are your interests, identify your tops skill, internship/volunteer experiences, academic projects, or noting any accomplishments you are most proud off. This is an opportunity to introduce yourself to employers!

EDUCATION: Include the degree you are earning at VU. (i.e. Are you double majoring? Do you have a minor? Did you earn an associate degree from your community college?).

Personal Statement EXAMPLE: I am currently a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at VU, who is eager to continue my educational studies to learn more about the field of industrial and Organizational Psychology. I have always enjoyed analyzing data and finding creative solutions to problems in hopes of improving and making effective recommendations to increase efficiency in systems/organizations.

My research experience has served an opportunity to strengthen my research skills in using the software SPSS, my communication, and detail-oriented skills in developing surveys and coding the information. I am excited to continue exploring the field of Psychology and connecting with professionals to learn from their experiences.

Strengths: Communication, Input, Developer, Positivity

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VUConnect Profile Guide

VUCONNECT Profile Guide ORGANIZATIONS & EXTRACURRICULARS: Reflect on any current or previous experiences to highlight your strengths and skillsets. Consider using bullet points to paint a picture for employers of your tasks, projects, and responsibilities. Please reference the organizations and activities example to the left side column.

PROJECTS: Include any publications, class projects, presentations, academic writing samples, internship projects, etc., Use bullet points to highlight your experiences.

NOTE: If applicable, you may add up to 5 document to showcase your projects.

SKILLS: List skillsets to market yourself to employers. The more skillsets listed, the better your chances are of appearing in the employer’s search. (i.e. problem solving, research, communication, leadership, time-management, Microsoft Excel, Bilingual, etc.)

DOCUMENT REMINDER: Upload your existing resume to your profile or generate a new resume utilizing the Resume Builder feature on VUConnect.

Honors & Awards: If applicable showcase your achievements. (i.e. scholarships, awards, certifications, honors, etc.)

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VUConnect Profile Rubric (10 pts)

CRITERIA VUConnect Profile

Score 7

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AVERAGE -Handshake Profile shows a minimal/moderate reflection and integration of some of their experiences -Provides slight /somewhat articulate a minimal understanding in connecting their skills/strengths with their experiences -Profile demonstrates a minimal/moderate description of their academic/experience background - Somewhat completed all applicable sections on their profile (i.e. education, summary, projects, skills, experiences, etc.)

UNACCEPTABLE -Handshake Profile shows vague and/or no effort of a thoughtful reflection and integration of their experiences -Does not clearly connect any/or vaguely have a clear understanding connecting their skills/strengths with their experiences - Profile does not demonstrate a clear and/or vague description of their academic/experience background - Has not completed any/ and or vaguely completed applicable sections on their profile (i.e. education, summary, projects, skills, experiences, etc.,)

-Error-free spelling -Error-free punctuation -Grammar is appropriate -Uses a professional tone throughout profile

-Contains minor errors (grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling) -Profile content uses a professional tone to some degree but may be inconsistent throughout profile

-Multiple spelling, grammar and/or punctuation errors -Does not use a professional tone throughout profile

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Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation

SCORE 3

EXCELLENT -Handshake Profile shows a thorough reflection and integration of their experiences -Demonstrates a clear understanding in connecting their skills/strengths with their experiences -Profile demonstrates a detailed description of their academic/experience background -All applicable sections are completed on their profile (i.e. education, summary, projects, skills, experiences, etc.)

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