Update Your Profile

Hello readers! This week I have felt a little under the weather what with being bombarded with germs from moving back into the dorms, late nights finishing homework, and practices starting in both track and cheer. As a result we are going to keep this blog post short and to the point, or as much as I can since I have a tendency to ramble. Once you have successfully created your Career Athletes profile (which Sarah Stadnik and I will teach at one of your athletic team meetings) the first and most important thing to do is to update your profile. Updating your profile will allow other current athletes and alumni to get to know you and see if they would like to network with you. It will also provide your connections an idea of your career paths and interests allowing them to help you network by suggesting tips about groups to join or companies that are hiring. So, once again it is crucial that you update your profile. Now that you realize how important it is to update your profile here’s how you do it.  On the left hand side of your profile you will see a tab labeled “My Profile” hover your mouse over it and it will expand. You will be presented with the following options “View Profile” “Edit Profile” and “Sample Profile”. I would suggest clicking on “Sample Profile” and reading through their example of what types of information to include in your basic profile however if you choose not to click on the “Edit Profile” tab. This will bring up a basic questionnaire where you fill in your basic information such as graduation date, professional interests, past employment, current activities, and provides you with a spot for a brief bio. Fill out all the sections as accurately as possible making sure to check spelling and grammar.  This is something that employers will look at put your best foot forward. In addition you have the option to change your profile picture from the default cardinal to a personal picture. Individual team photo shots are a great idea for this as it looks professional and reinforces that you are a William Jewell Athlete. Once you have typed in all your info hit the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page and presto you have an updated profile. Anyway hope this blog was insightful and that your week has been going well. Make sure to show school spirit by coming to the first home football game tomorrow afternoon at 1pm! It’s a great day to be a Cardinal!