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Tariq West I'm trying to figure out whether my high-school experiences are still relevant/should be surfaced on my online profiles like linkedin. On the one hand, I'll be graduating college in June and don't ...MoreI'm trying to figure out whether my high-school experiences are still relevant/should be surfaced on my online profiles like linkedin. On the one hand, I'll be graduating college in June and don't want to wear my youth on my sleeve/distract from more recent experiences by including high-school material; on the other hand, I co-founded or worked with three nonprofits and had internships at US-DOE and Howard University which were an important part of my professional development. Any advice?

1 week ago from Personal Branding, Brazen Undergrads, I am Gen Y and Stanford Careerists 2 more

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Chris Jeanty: I agree with Melissa, keep those accomplishments, and if your still in undergraduate school, keep your high school on there. I would phase out ...MoreI agree with Melissa, keep those accomplishments, and if your still in undergraduate school, keep your high school on there. I would phase out putting high school on my application or link only after graduate school, or after two post collegiate professional career experiences. You have a great portfolio of experiences. Keep it up young brother.
5 days ago

Tariq West: @Chris Thanks for the advice and encouragement!
2 days ago