LinkedIn headshot A good friend of mine, Alex runs a reverse recruiting agency, helping people get their dream job. He just put out a perfect post. You can have all the qualifications in the world, but if you don’t put the right pieces in place, it’s not going to matter. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexshinkarovsky_jobsearch-ugcPost-7478054803034705934-670K/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAB9zOGMB9-S7-vm7qRdjcLVd07IFV6Ag0I8 Homework for step one Make sure that your Linkedin profile picture looks professional Not a picture that you were standing with somebody and you crop them out A selfie at a weird angle A professional headshot There are so many apps that do this well now with AI Alex recommended two… Betterpic & Secta Labs Yes, these things do cost money but spending a few hundred or even a few thousand to be in a position to change your life for the better is worth every penny! Homework for today is change that profile pic if it’s not representing you as the engineer that you are!

Step 1: Get your LinkedIn profile updated! Banner, title, dates, keywords, connections, professional memberships. Get it all to flow and match. 'But Zane, I don't know what to put on my profile' ...... well, find 10 people that are 5 to 10 years ahead of you in the industry / job you want to work and pattern them. They all have a gearbox in the background, you have a gearbox in the background. They all have blue shirt and tie on in their photo, you have blue shirt and tie on. They all joined ASME, you joined ASME. Pattern for success. Get this done and post below with your link / questions / results.

Welcome to The Blueprint. Drop a quick intro below so we know how to help you. 1. Name: 2. Discipline: civil / structural / geotech / transportation / mechanical / electrical / trades / other 3. Current stage: student / intern / EIT / PE / senior engineer / owner / looking 4. Location: 5. What move are you trying to make next? 6. What is the biggest thing you’re stuck on right now? I’ll use these intros to point you toward the right course lessons, office hours topics, and open roles.