1-1 Career Artifacts Review Process

Career Artifacts Review Overview

Understanding the 1-1 Review Process

The 1-1 career artifacts review process provides you with direct feedback from career coaches to enhance your professional materials. These personalized sessions help you refine your resume, GitHub profile, and LinkedIn profile to stand out to potential employers.

Benefits of 1-1 Reviews:

Personalized feedback tailored to your career goals
Industry-specific recommendations for your field
Immediate clarification on improvement areas
Actionable strategies to enhance your professional brand
Guidance on highlighting your unique value proposition

Learning Objectives

What You'll Learn

How to prepare for your 1-1 review session
Key elements of an effective career portfolio
Common feedback areas and how to address them
Post-review action steps for improvement

Skills You'll Develop

Creating a professional brand that aligns with industry standards
Effectively showcasing technical projects and contributions
Crafting compelling professional narratives
Implementing feedback to iterate on career materials

The Review Process

1

Preparation

Before your 1-1 review session, ensure you have:

Updated your resume with the BloomTech template
Completed your GitHub profile with projects and README files
Updated your LinkedIn profile with education and skills
Prepared specific questions about your materials

2

During the Review

What to expect and how to make the most of your session:

Be ready to share your career artifacts with the coach
Take notes on specific feedback points
Ask clarifying questions when needed
Discuss industry-specific customizations

3

Implementation

After your review, take action on the feedback:

Prioritize revisions based on coach recommendations
Make specific improvements to each artifact
Apply consistent branding across all materials
Develop a timeline for completing all updates

4

Follow-Up

Continuing improvement after initial feedback:

Schedule a follow-up review if needed
Seek peer feedback on your revised materials
Test your materials with industry professionals
Continue to update as you develop new skills

Technical Examples

GitHub README Example

# Jane Developer

## Full Stack Web Developer

Passionate full-stack developer with expertise in React, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure. 
I build scalable web applications with clean, maintainable code and intuitive user experiences.

### Technologies

**Frontend:** React, Redux, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Styled Components  
**Backend:** Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, GraphQL  
**DevOps:** AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Terraform  
**Testing:** Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress  

### Featured Projects

#### E-Commerce Platform
- Built a full-stack e-commerce site with React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL
- Implemented JWT authentication and role-based access control
- Created responsive UI with cart functionality and payment processing
- Deployed using AWS ECS and RDS for scalability

[View Code](https://github.com/janedeveloper/ecommerce) | [Live Demo](https://demo-ecommerce.janedev.com)

#### Real-time Chat Application
- Developed WebSocket-based chat app with React and Socket.io
- Implemented message persistence with MongoDB
- Created features for direct messaging and group chats
- Built responsive UI that works across desktop and mobile

[View Code](https://github.com/janedeveloper/chat-app) | [Live Demo](https://chat.janedev.com)

### Contact

- LinkedIn: [jane-developer](https://linkedin.com/in/jane-developer)
- Email: jane@example.com
- Portfolio: [janedev.com](https://janedev.com)

Professional Summary Example

Full-stack developer with 2+ years of experience building web applications
with JavaScript, React, and Node.js. Passionate about creating clean, maintainable
code and solving complex problems. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional
teams to deliver user-focused solutions. Recent graduate of BloomTech's Web
Development program with a focus on industry-ready skills.

Technical Skills: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, Node.js, Express,
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, HTML5, CSS3, Git, AWS, Docker