Careers are built online long before the interview stage, and sometimes, even before the application. That was the core focus of Computek College’s latest LinkedIn Lift-Off workshop, hosted at our Ajax campus. The session was designed to help students and alumni take control of their digital professional identity, with 15–20-minute personal profile guidance and an optional headshot session to close out their one-on-one experience.

Participants walked away with guidance on how to present themselves professionally online, remain visible to hiring teams, and continue expanding their networks long after graduation.

Your LinkedIn Profile Is Your Digital Handshake

In today’s job market, your LinkedIn profile works as:

• A live, searchable resume
• A personal branding tool
• A platform recruiters use to reach out directly
• A space to showcase your skills, certifications, education, and experience

Hiring teams browse LinkedIn for talent daily. When your profile stands out, opportunity finds you, often without you having applied yet. A strong online presence helps companies quickly understand your value and enables career conversations to begin instantly. LinkedIn is more than a resume; it’s a constantly evolving professional portfolio and personal brand.

Stay Connected to Your Network Past, Present & Future

One of LinkedIn’s most significant advantages is the ability to stay connected to your broader career circle. This includes:

• Your current and past peers
• Former co-workers and colleagues
• Instructors or mentors who guided your growth
• Companies, organizations, and industry communities
• Contacts from placements, events, or past roles

Networking no longer ends when the event ends; LinkedIn keeps it active, visible, and growing.

What Participants Gained from LinkedIn Lift-Off

During the workshop, students and alumni received meaningful direction on how to:

• Tell their professional story confidently
• Showcase their key skills and experience
• Optimize their profiles to be more searchable to employers
• Align their online presence with their career ambitions
• The opportunity to capture a professional headshot for LinkedIn or digital resumes

Missed the Workshop? Another One Is Coming Soon

If you missed this session, don’t worry! Computing professional presence is a journey, not a one-time event. Computek College will be hosting another LinkedIn Lift-Off workshop soon to help even more students sharpen their profiles, connect with their professional community, and stay career-ready.

Add Computek College to Your LinkedIn Profile

If you’re a current student or a past graduate, you can now add Computek College under the Education section on LinkedIn.

This ensures you stay connected with classmates, instructors, placement channels, and companies that follow our network.

Why Choose Computek College?

For more than 30 years, Computek College has helped thousands of adults in Toronto and the GTA build new careers through practical, career-focused education. Our programs are designed to ensure students graduate job-ready and confident in their skills.

• Industry-recognized programs developed with employer input
• Flexible learning options: in-person, hybrid, or online courses
• Hands-on placements and real-world experience
• Career services and mentorship, including résumé support, interview prep, and job placement assistance
• Financial aid guidance and accessible programs to support learners at every stage

Discover how Computek College can help you build a rewarding career in healthcare, business, or technology. Explore our diploma and certificate programs, gain practical skills, and take advantage of career services and mentorship programs to guide you every step of the way.

Start your journey today!