Your CareerApp profile is a representation of who you are as a candidate. Be sure to complete your profile fully and share it with whomever you like. We made some recommendations below to help you share it effectively.
It's always a good idea to have personal business cards printed up to share with interviewers or just people you network with. Business cards offer your name, address (sometimes), phone number, picture (sometimes), email - and can also include your CareerApp profile. This is a great way to share your information as you meet someone and refer them to your profile to learn more.
Email signatures are one piece of professional communications. You'll notice that many professionals have email signatures with their name, title, company, phone number, website, and email. As a student, you should also have an email signature. This can include your name, school, major and estimated graduation date, phone number, and link to your LinkedIn and CareerApp profiles. This way the people you are emailing and easily click through to your profile.
- Resume header
Your resume is a key piece of your job application. You need to make sure this one page document is polished and contains the highlights of everything that is important about you as a candidate. The header of your resume should include your name (in a larger, bolded font), email, phone number, address (maybe), as well as your CareerApp profile link. Resumes are generally quickly reviewed and by adding your profile here, employers can learn more about you once you pique their interest. This profile can help you stand out in their eyes. 
- LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn is a professional social network that every new grad (and professional) should be on. Your LinkedIn profile is like a digital resume and many recruiters and hiring managers have begun to look for student talent via LinkedIn. In your profile you have the option of listing up to 3 websites on your profile. Be sure to list your CareerApp portfolio link here to have employers and those in your network to see more about you as a candidate.
- Twitter profile
Twitter can be a great professional tool, especially if you're looking to get into writing, public relations, marketing, and communications. Your Twitter activity can show that you have meaningful thoughts, make thoughtful contributions, and have clout among your peers. Many employers will look to your Twitter feed to get a sense of who you are as a social being, and because of that your Twitter Profile is a great way to share your CareerApp link.
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