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Using this forum, provide a short biography and introduce yourself to the class by providing the following information:Your first and last nameYour picture (preferably as an embedded image rather than an attachment)Your major(s), minor(s), and any Marketing/Logistics Certificate(s) (Links to an external site.) you’re pursuing Your hyperlinked (clickable) LinkedIn URL (when you’re logged into your LinkedIn account and click on your profile, it’s the one that appears at the top of your browser).Your general geographic location (e.g., Boston area, Miami, etc.)Then, answer these questions:What type of work and/or internships (paid or unpaid) have you done, are you doing, and/or would you like to do?As of now, what do you want to be doing in five years?As of now, what do you want to be doing in ten years?Name three things that motivate you and explain why they do so.What aspect of your personality and/or behaviors would you want to change or improve during this semester? Why?If I were an employer, why should I hire you? (Be convincing, but be authentic.)Finally, just for fun, what is something unique about you? (Remember that “unique” means that you’re quite likely to be the only one in our class that has this experience, situation, talent, etc. Saying “I like to travel” or “I speak both English and Spanish” or “I’m super motivated” isn’t necessarily something unique in our

environment.)Review the rubric.ImportantMake sure that this document is a stand-alone document.You can answer in paragraph form or with short answers. In either case, you need to make sure that the reader can understand your answers to the questions without having to refer back to the questions on another page or document. This means you may have to copy and paste the questions (or rewrite them as you go). Do not just list numbers and answers (e.g., “2. Earn masters degree in marketing at FIU”). View “How do I reply to a discussion?” (Links to an external site.)Make sure your photo shows up.There are several ways to upload a photo, but the easiest for the reader is to have it embedded as part of your document (rather than as an attachment that people have to click). View “How do I embed an image to a discussion reply?” (Links to an external site.)Locate your LinkedIn URL.View Instructions for Finding Your LinkedIn Profile URL. (Links to an external site.) Also, if necessary, view How to Customize Your LinkedIn URL. (Links to an external site.)Set up the hyperlink on your LinkedIn URL.This will allow readers to be able to click on the link to view your profile rather than copying and pasting the link. View “How do I create a link using the Rich Content Editor?” (Links to an external site.)Review your discussion rubric.View “How do I view the rubric for a graded discussion?”