Optimising your LinkedIn profile for job search success
About the module
Module convenor: Ahmad Kamil Hakimien Nor Aslan
Department: Careers Office
LinkedIn is a powerful platform for information gathering, job search as well as offering you an opportunity to be noticed early by recruiters even when you are still studying.
Aims and objectives
This module aims to help students develop a professional LinkedIn for the purpose of effective job search.
The compulsory workshop runs as part of this module aim to support students in developing an appreciation of the value of having professional LinkedIn profile and the importance of continually improving their profile throughout their careers.
Requirements
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Open to Penultimate* and Final Years** students only.
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Students are required to attend all of the following compulsory workshops as follow :
- Workshop 1 – Introduction to LinkedIn ( 12 Feb 2026 |1630 -1800 GMT+8 )
- Workshop 2 – Building a professional LinkedIn profile (20 Feb 2026 | 1630-1800 GMT+8 )
- Workshop 3 – LinkedIn as a Career Planning Tool and Guest Speaker ( 12 Mac 2026 | 1630-1800 GMT+8)
We would advise interested applicants to check your timetable before registering for this NAA module. (Please take note that the workshop date might be rescheduled if needed)
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Students are required to complete two LinkedIn assignments to pass this module.
*Penultimate – Year 2 and Year 3
**Final Years – Year 3 and Year 4
Registration
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To register for this module, please self-enrol via https://moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=162824 on 19 Jan 2026 starting 9.00am. Kindly e mail to naa@nottingham.edu.my if you have any enquiry.
Regulations
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By registering to accredit this module you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions.