COMM 202 Tutorial 1 - Ali

1. COMM 202Tutorial 1: Introduction & LinkedIn
T21 & T28
Ali jatoi

2. AGENDA For today
Who am I?
Course
Expectations
LINKEDIN ACTION ITEMS
*Warning: I will be talking about myself a lot

3. HelloMy name is Ali

4. 1. Relator
2. Responsibility
3. Intellection
4. Futuristic
5. Deliberative
My Strengths

5. 1. Hyper-Rational
2. Hyper-Achiever
3. Controller
4. Stickler
5. Avoider
My Saboteurs

6. So how did I get here?

10. The story so far
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

12. So what’s next for me?

14. I want to get to know you!

15. Follow the link and pick a time slot that works for you!
tinyurl.com/chatwithali
We can talk about this course, life in general, or anything
we have in common!
Sign up for a 10-minute 1-on-1 with me!

16. Boring Stuff (kidding)
• Choosing an option
• Case Competitions
• Accounting Recruit
• JDC West
• The Capital Markets
• Being a residence advisor
Things we can talk about
Not so boring stuff
• How to become a 202 TA
• Best brunch spots invancouver
• Rain or Shine Ice Cream flavors
• TV (GoT, Grey’s Anatomy)
• Music (I like everything)
• Country swing dancing

17. Course Expectations
I’m done talking about myself.

18. What have you heard
about this course?

19. What is this course all about?

20. An important part of this course
10% of your grade is Professionalism!
In-Class
and Email
Etiquette
Arriving on
time
Being
present
Not using
technology

21. Weekly assignments
Each tutorial you will prepare one assignment
Each assignment is worth ~2% for a total of 15% in the course
Assignments will be collected in the first 5 minutes of class.
All assignments handed in late will receive a grade of zero!

22. Student advisory committee
Email: comm202@sauder.ubc.ca by January 20th at 11:59PM with
your tutorial section, TA’s name, a bit about yourself and why you
are interested in being a committee member and/or if you would
be interested in leading the group w/ a TA mentor

23. Contact information
Ali Jatoi
comm202.5@sauder.ubc.ca
include your tutorial section and student number!
General/Administrative Questions
COMM202@sauder.ubc.ca
Office Hours
sign up on COOL. search “202”. find date and RSVP

24. Moving on to
Linkedin

26. Linkedin Vs. Written Documents
• Tailored to your personal
brand
• Social and conversational
• More flexibility and creativity
• Formal
• Company-specific
• Very direct ask and intention
LinkedIn Written Documents

27. TIPS AND TRICKS Before we start
• Turn off notifications when making small changes
• Don’t mark a connection as “I DON’T KNOW”
• You don’t need Premium: do a secret search!

28. Elements of a
Linkedin Profile

29. Professional Headshot
Attention-Grabbing
Headline
Complete Experiences
Connections, Contact
Info, Customized URL
Interesting summary
showcasing personality!
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
All-Star Status

30. 1. A professional Headshot
• Should be reasonably close up –
roughly from your shoulders up
• Has a professional background
• Should be of you smiling and
taken straight-on

31. 2. The catchy headline
• This is your personal brand – your hook on LinkedIn!
• Keep it short and sweet
• About what you do and/or who you are

34. 3. professional Experience
Include all roles in reverse chronological order
Use Accomplishment Statements
Show examples of your work i.e. videos, awards,
presentations
Be concise – get to the point!

35. 3. professional Experience

36. 3. summary
Education
Character Traits or Passions
Personal Facts or Accomplishments
Aspirations for the future
Call to action: Invitation to connect or contact info

37. 3. Summary Example

38. 3. Summary Example #2

39. Create your community
Companies
• Follow companies you want to stay up to
date with and/or apply for
Influencers
• Follow your idols! You will be aligning your
identity with their brand.
Groups
• Follow industries and join groups that align
with your interest areas.

40. Connecting on linkedin
1. Send request AFTER
meeting them in person
2. Personalize your
contact request
3. Be brief and
memorable
Too
generic
Too
casual
Personal
and
professional

41. ONE LAST
THING

42. Action items
1. Sign up for a coffee chat with me
2. Remember to go to lecture next week
3. Interview Stream due Sunday jan. 22!
• Find instructions on the blog!
4. Have a great week!