Success is earned at the Career Center
The Career Center is pleased to offer a Career Success Certification where you put into practice the skills you have learned in the Method. Completing a certificate develops your job search skills and shows potential employers you take initiative when it comes to your career. Plus, you earn benefits including a LinkedIn Certification and badge, a name tag and lanyard which gets you free entry to P2B and other Career Center sponsored events at the end of the semester the certification was earned.
Basic Certification
Silver Certification
Gold Certification
Basic Certification
On campus students who complete the Basic Certification will receive:
- A LinkedIn Certification
- Lanyard and name tag to use at events like the Career Fair
- Free entry to P2B
- 30 minutes early access to the Career Fair
Online students who complete the Basic Certification will receive:
- A LinkedIn Certification
Basic Certification Requirements
- Create LinkedIn, BYUI Connect, and Handshake Profiles
- Review all five Informational interview videos from Activity 2
- Complete a Resume Review and a Mock or Smart Interview and on VMock (Elevator Pitch Interview does not meet the requirements)
- Prepare a “Me in 30 Seconds” Pitch
Meet with a Career Success Mentor to review your Basic Certification requirements. When complete, you become Basic Certified!
Silver Certification
On campus students who complete the Silver Certification will 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
- Handshake profile - each section is fully completed
- BYUI Connect – each section is fully completed, message 5 alumni mentors, and join one group
- LinkedIn profile optimized by implementing all concepts taught in the Activity 3 video “Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile”
- Résumé is in the green zone in VMock
- Conduct 5 informational interviews
- Reach 50 LinkedIn connections
Meet with a Career Success Mentor to review your Silver Certification requirements. When complete, you become Silver Certified!
Gold Certification
On campus students who complete the Gold Certification will receive:
- A LinkedIn Gold Certification
- A gold ribbon for your name tag and lanyard
Online students who complete the Gold Certification will receive:
- A LinkedIn Gold Certification
Gold Certification Requirements
- Complete the Silver Certification
- Complete 10 informational interviews
- Reach 100 LinkedIn connections
- Create 3 LinkedIn posts
- Receive 2 LinkedIn recommendations
- Develop a mentor relationship with a professional in your field
Meet with a Career Success Mentor to review your gold certification requirements. When complete, you become Gold Certified!