Flexible

Lesson Plan: LinkedIn Profiles and Resumes 

Objective:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand the basic structure and purpose of a LinkedIn profile.
• Identify key sections of a resume.
• Create or enhance their own LinkedIn profile and resume.

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Objective: Set the context and explain the importance of LinkedIn profiles and resumes.
• Activity:
  • Start with a brief discussion about job hunting and career development.
  • Share explanation of LinkedIn as a professional networking platform and the resume as a tool to present skills and experiences.

2. Understanding LinkedIn Profiles (10 minutes)

• Objective: Learn about the key sections of a LinkedIn profile.
• Activity:
  • Interactive Exercise:
    • brainstorm a headline for their LinkedIn profile.
    • write “About” summary.

3. Understanding Resumes (10 minutes)

• Objective: Learn about the basic structure of a resume.
• Activity:
  • Screen Share:Show a sample resume and discuss the main sections:
    • Contact Information
    • Objective/Summary
    • Experience
    • Education
    • Skills
  • Interactive Exercise:
    • 2-3 bullet points under “Experience” using past jobs, internships, or volunteer work.

4. Practical Application (5-10 minutes)

• Objective: Start creating or improving their LinkedIn profile and resume.
• Activity:
  • Task: Give students 5 minutes to begin filling out their LinkedIn profile (if they don’t have one) or update it with a headline and “About” summary. 

5. Q&A and Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

• Objective: Address any remaining questions and recap key points.
• Activity:
  • Q&A Session: Allow students to ask questions about LinkedIn or resumes.
  • Recap: Summarize the key takeaways: the importance of a professional LinkedIn profile and a well-organized resume.

Materials Needed:

• Sample LinkedIn profile screenshot
• Sample resume screenshot