We recommend looking to job postings that sounds like jobs you would enjoy and develop skills to meet that.

Consider modifying your plan of work if necessary. For instance, if many of the job postings you find intriguing require python, consider taking INF 6050, Introduction to Computer Programming.

For students and alum that specialize in the information management pillar, or seeking jobs that align with IT or information management, having a Github with polished projects is desirable by many employers. Consider adding a link to your Github on your Linkedin Profile and on your portfolio if you choose to create one. Github provides its own tutorial.

Consider learning how to use software such as Photoshop or free open source equivalents like GIMP and Inkscape. You may have use this software in your coursework in classes. Considering using software like this to create custom graphics on your portfolio, create infographics, flyers or other useful items.

GIMP is a free and open-source raster graphics editor used for image manipulation and image editing, free-form drawing, transcoding between different image file formats, and more specialized task. Information professionals may use it to edit images for use on a website or marketing, creating infographics.

Inkscape is another free and open-soure graphics editor. Similar to GIMP it is can be used by Information professionals to edit images for use on a website or marketing, creating infographics.