Earn Success at the Career Center
On-campus students who complete Basic Certification receive:
- A LinkedIn Certification
- Lanyard and name tag to use at events like the Career Fair
- 30-minute early access to the Career Fair
- Free entry to P2B
Online students who complete Basic Certification receive:
- A LinkedIn Certification
Basic Certification
Silver Certification
Gold Certification
Basic Certification Awards
On-campus students who complete Basic Certification receive:
- A LinkedIn Certification
- Lanyard and name tag to use at events like the Career Fair
- 30-minute early access to the Career Fair
- Free entry to P2B
Online students who complete Basic Certification receive:
- A LinkedIn Certification
Basic Certification Requirements
- Create LinkedIn, BYUI Connect, and Handshake Profiles
- Review all five Informational interview videos from Activity 2
- Complete both in VMock:
- A Mock or Smart Interview (Elevator Pitch Interview does not meet the requirement)
- A Résumé Review
- Prepare a “Me in 30 Seconds” Pitch
Once you’ve completed all the above, schedule a Certification Review Appointment with a Career Success Mentor. The mentor will do a final check to confirm you’ve completed all requirements and award your certification.
Silver Certification Awards
On-campus students who complete Silver Certification receive:
- A LinkedIn Silver Certification
- A silver ribbon for your name tag and lanyard
Online students who complete the Silver Certification will receive:
- A LinkedIn Silver Certification
Silver Certification Requirements
- Complete the Basic Certification
- Complete each section of your Handshake profile
- Complete each section of your BYUI Connect profile, message 5 alumni, and join 1 group
- Optimize your LinkedIn profile by implementing all concepts taught in the Activity 3 video “Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile”
- Reach 50 LinkedIn connections
- Your résumé in VMock is in the green zone
- Conduct 5 informational interviews
Once you’ve completed all the above, schedule a Certification Review Appointment with a Career Success Mentor. The mentor will do a final check to confirm you’ve completed all requirements and award your certification.
Gold Certification Awards
On campus students who complete the Gold Certification will receive:
- A LinkedIn Gold Certification
- A gold ribbon for your name tag and lanyard
- A gold certified T-shirt
Online students who complete the Gold Certification will receive:
- A LinkedIn Gold Certification
Gold Certification Requirements
- Complete the Silver Certification
- Complete 5 informational interviews for a total of 10
- Reach 100 LinkedIn connections
- Create 3 LinkedIn posts
- Receive 2 LinkedIn recommendations
- Develop a mentor relationship with a professional in your field
Once you’ve completed all the above, schedule a Certification Review Appointment with a Career Success Mentor. The mentor will do a final check to confirm you’ve completed all requirements and award your certification.