AVIDly Adulting
AVIDly Adulting is the podcast where we tackle the wild ride of transitioning into your first career and all the life lessons in between!
If you’re feeling the pressure of adulting, you’re in the right place. We’re here to decode the ups and downs of your first job and yes, at times, laugh about the inevitable mishaps that happen along way when life and career merge into adulting.
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AVIDly Adulting
The Early Career Playbook: LinkedIn Edition, with Jazmin Garcia
Jazmin Garcia, an alumna of the AVID program and LinkedIn account director, discusses the importance of building a strong LinkedIn profile for early career professionals. She share key insights including maximizing all profile sections, using professional photos, and leveraging recommendations and endorsements. Jazmin emphasizes the value of networking, highlighting her own career trajectory from politics to nonprofit to corporate roles. She advises using LinkedIn groups, following companies, and connecting with professionals to enhance career opportunities. The episode concludes with practical tips for creating or revising LinkedIn profiles and the importance of showcasing AVID alumni status. To learn more, visit AVID.org.