Review: Are Your Career Artifacts Ready?
If you are just joining this sprint, now is your time to get your career artifacts (GitHub, Resume and LinkedIn) ready before you continue.
If you have already completed your career artifacts in the core units, that's awesome! Take a few minutes to review and ensure they are complete.
To help you, please reference the video lessons below.
For your resume, you must build it using the BloomTech resume template. Access the Resume Template HERE
- You are granted VIEW access only to the resume template
- Make a copy of it, rename it and save it to your drive
- Update your resume and submit it along with the other career artifacts in the Sprint Challenge section
Getting Started with LinkedIn
Adding LinkedIn Profile Section Content
Recommended LinkedIn Content
Additional LinkedIn Content
Career Artifacts Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure your career artifacts are complete and ready for your job search:
GitHub Profile
- Complete profile with professional photo
- Bio that highlights your technical skills and career aspirations
- Pinned repositories showcasing your best projects
- README files for each project with clear descriptions and setup instructions
- Regular contribution activity (green squares)
- Proper repository organization and naming conventions
Resume
- Using the BloomTech resume template with proper formatting
- Contact information and LinkedIn profile link
- Concise summary statement focused on software engineering skills
- Technical skills section with programming languages, frameworks, and tools
- Project descriptions with technical details and outcomes
- Education section including BloomTech training
- No typos or grammatical errors
- PDF format ready for submission
LinkedIn Profile
- Professional photo and background image
- Compelling headline with your technical role
- Complete About section highlighting your journey into tech
- Experience section with detailed descriptions of projects and roles
- Skills section with endorsements
- Education section including BloomTech
- Recommendations from peers or instructors
- Custom URL (linkedin.com/in/yourname)
- Set to "Open to Work" status
Pro Tips for Success
- Consistency is key: Ensure information is consistent across all platforms
- Keyword optimization: Include industry-relevant keywords for ATS systems
- Peer review: Have classmates review your career artifacts for feedback
- Technical focus: Emphasize technical skills, projects, and problem-solving abilities
- Update regularly: Keep your artifacts current with new projects and skills
- Networking: Connect with BloomTech alumni and industry professionals on LinkedIn
- Portfolio site: Consider creating a personal portfolio website to showcase your work
Remember that your career artifacts are often the first impression employers will have of you. Invest the time to make them professional, compelling, and representative of your skills and aspirations.
Next Steps
Once your career artifacts are complete:
- Submit them as part of your Sprint Challenge
- Begin applying to relevant job postings
- Start networking with professionals in your target companies
- Prepare for technical interviews using the resources provided in this unit