The Purpose of This Project

This new media publishing project for New Media for Tech Communication (ENC3416) serves as a portfolio that achieves the following objectives:

• demonstrates my understanding of new media by creating an online portfolio
• provides potential employers insight into my writing abilities, style, and strengths as well as my work ethic, attention to detail, and experience with new media platforms and devices
• instructs how to create and use a professional LinkedIn account
• explores and explains how to use LinkedIn effectively by providing videos, procedures, documents, and blog posts tailored to college students
• serves as a one-stop shop for college students to find the tools, information, and instructions to find employment and create and maintain a professional reputation

Section overview

• Navigating the Job Search
• How to Create and Use a Linkedin Profile
• Nailing Tests & Interviews
• Resumes, Cover Letters, and Thank You Letters
• Advice From Professionals in Your Field
• Your Professional Reputation
• Blog