1What Is It?
Everything You Need, in One Place
Define the starter kit using the "go-bag" idea
Some people keep a "go-bag": a bag packed with everything they need, so they can leave quickly when they have to. A digital career starter kit is your professional go-bag.
It is one organised folder with everything you need to introduce yourself and apply for opportunities quickly. You have already built most of it in earlier lessons. Today you add the missing pieces, a CV and a LinkedIn introduction, and put everything together.
It is one organised folder with everything you need to introduce yourself and apply for opportunities quickly. You have already built most of it in earlier lessons. Today you add the missing pieces, a CV and a LinkedIn introduction, and put everything together.
Skill profile
Statement, headline, bio and 30-second intro.
Lesson 27Portfolio
Your best work, clearly explained.
Lesson 24Basic CV
A simple, honest, one to two page CV.
TodayLinkedIn introduction
Updated profile, intro post and connection message.
TodayOpportunity list
Your plan and tracker of real opportunities.
Lesson 25Application message
A reusable message to send with your CV.
Today
2Why Do I Need It?
Ready Beats Rushed
Show the difference between a ready applicant and a rushed one
Picture two people who see the same opportunity on a Monday morning. The first spends three days hunting for an old CV, trying to remember their samples and writing a message from scratch. By Thursday, the role is filled. The second opens one folder, adjusts a few lines, and applies within an hour.
A starter kit makes you the second person. It also keeps everything consistent: your CV, LinkedIn and portfolio all tell the same story you built in Lesson 27.
A starter kit makes you the second person. It also keeps everything consistent: your CV, LinkedIn and portfolio all tell the same story you built in Lesson 27.
About your course certificate
You can list this course under Training or Certifications on your CV. Describe it accurately as a certificate of completion for a practical digital skills course. It shows learning and initiative; it is not a professional licence.
3Show Me
A Beginner-Friendly CV and a LinkedIn Introduction
Walk through the CV sections, especially Projects for beginners
Many employers use software to screen CVs before a person reads them. A simple, clearly structured CV helps both the software and the human reader. For beginners, the secret weapon is a Projects section: it lets you show real work even if you have not had a digital job yet. Here is an example for a fictional student.
NGOZI EZE
Customer Service Representative | Chat & Email Support
Abuja, Nigeria · ngozi.eze@example.com · +234 800 000 0000 · linkedin.com/in/ngozi-eze-example · Portfolio: link
Professional Summary
Customer service representative who helps small businesses respond to customers quickly and kindly using email, WhatsApp Business and AI tools. Trained in professional communication, complaint handling and Google Workspace, with a portfolio of customer service and virtual assistance projects. Available for remote, full-time roles.
Skills
Customer support: email and chat support, complaint handling (L.A.S.T. method), response templates, FAQs
Tools: Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar, WhatsApp Business, Canva, ChatGPT, Claude
Soft skills: patience, clear writing, attention to detail, time management
Projects
Customer Service Templates (Practice project) 2026
- Wrote five policy-based responses for an online store, covering delays, wrong items, discount requests and public complaints.
- Turned them into reusable templates and WhatsApp Business quick replies.
Virtual Assistant Work Sample (Practice project) 2026
- Sorted an 8-email inbox, identified two scam emails and drafted replies that followed client rules.
- Scheduled a cross-time-zone meeting, researched venues and wrote an end-of-day report.
Experience
Front Desk Assistant (NYSC) · Community Health Centre, Kaduna 2024 to 2025
- Welcomed visitors and answered enquiries in person and by phone; kept appointment records accurate.
Education & Training
B.Sc. Business Administration · University (example) · 2023
AI-Powered Digital Skills, Certificate of Completion · Go Digital With Dee Academy · 2026
Fictional example for teaching. Ngozi and all details are invented.
Do
- Use one column, clear headings and a common font
- Include keywords from the job listing honestly
- Label practice projects clearly
- Keep it to 1 to 2 pages
- Save as PDF (or Word if the employer asks)
- Name the file: FirstName_LastName_CV
Avoid
- Tables, text boxes, icons or images for key information
- Exaggerated titles, fake employers or invented results
- Personal details like age, religion or marital status (rarely needed)
- Long paragraphs that are hard to scan
- Spelling mistakes, especially in your own name and email
Your LinkedIn introduction
Show the intro post and connection message
Your LinkedIn introduction has two parts: a short post telling your network what you do and what you are looking for, and a personal note when you connect with someone new.
Example introduction post
"I have just completed a practical digital skills course, and I am excited to share what I am focusing on next: customer service. I help small businesses respond to customers quickly and kindly using email, WhatsApp Business and AI tools. During the course I created customer service templates and a virtual assistant work sample, which you can see in my portfolio (link in my Featured section). I am now open to remote customer support roles. If you know a business that needs support like this, I would be grateful for an introduction. Thank you!"
Add a professional photo or a simple Canva graphic, and reply to every comment.
Example connection note
"Hi Tunde, I enjoyed your post about customer experience in e-commerce. I am a customer service representative building my career in remote support, and I would love to learn from your insights. Thank you!"
Keep connection notes short and personal. Mention something specific, and do not ask for a job in the first message.
4Let's Do It
Starter Kit Checklist
Have students tick off what is already done, then plan the gaps
Let us see how complete your kit is right now. Tick each item that is fully done. Your progress is saved on this device, so come back and tick the rest as you finish them today.
0%
Starter kit complete
Start ticking the items you have finished.
Skill profileLesson 27
PortfolioLesson 24
CVToday
LinkedInLesson 27 + today
OpportunitiesLesson 25
Application messageToday
5Now You Try
Organise Your Kit Folder
Show the folder structure and ask students to build it now
Create this folder structure in Google Drive. Put the latest version of each item in its place. When an opportunity appears, everything is one click away.
📁 Digital Career Starter Kit
📁 01 Skill Profile → My Skill Profile (doc)
📁 02 Portfolio → Portfolio PDF + link
📁 03 CV → FirstName_LastName_CV.pdf
📁 04 LinkedIn → Intro post + connection note
📁 05 Opportunities → My Opportunity Plan + Tracker
📁 06 Application Messages → Application template
Keep it fresh
Every time you finish a new project, learn a new tool or gain experience, update your CV, portfolio and LinkedIn together. Set a monthly reminder: "Update my starter kit."
6Your Task
Lesson 28 Assignment
This lesson's assignment
Assemble your complete Digital Career Starter Kit in Google Drive: skill profile, portfolio, CV, LinkedIn introduction, opportunity list and application message. Aim for 100% on the checklist.
- 1
Folder: Create the "Digital Career Starter Kit" folder with the 6 sub-folders.
- 2
CV: Use Prompts 1 and 2 to draft your CV and project bullets, then format it in Google Docs with one column and clear headings.
- 3
LinkedIn: Use Prompts 3 and 4 to write your introduction post and connection note. Publish the post.
- 4
Application message: Use Prompt 5 to create a reusable template with blanks for the role and company.
- 5
Gather and check: Move your skill profile, portfolio and opportunity tracker into the right folders, and tick every item on the checklist.
7What Did You Create?
Your Professional Go-Bag
Close by celebrating readiness and pointing to the final lesson
You now have something many people never build: a complete, organised starter kit. A clear skill profile, a portfolio of real work, an honest and well-structured CV, a professional LinkedIn presence, a list of real opportunities, and a message ready to send. When the next opportunity appears, you are ready.
In Lesson 29, the final lesson of this course, you will create your personal 30-day action plan: a simple, day-by-day plan to practise, build, apply and improve, so the momentum from this course keeps going.
In Lesson 29, the final lesson of this course, you will create your personal 30-day action plan: a simple, day-by-day plan to practise, build, apply and improve, so the momentum from this course keeps going.
- "Digital Career Starter Kit" folder created with 6 sub-folders
- One-column CV with a Projects section saved as PDF
- LinkedIn introduction post published and connection note saved
- Application message template saved
- Starter kit checklist at 100%
WWorkbook
Lesson 28 Student Workbook
Instructions
Gather your CV information here first. It is easier to write a CV when all the facts are in front of you.
📄 Part A: My CV Facts
Name and title:
Contact details:
Summary (from L27):
Projects to include (title, type, 2 bullets each):
Any experience (jobs, NYSC, volunteering, church, family business):
Education:
Training/certificates:
💼 Part B: My LinkedIn Plan
My introduction post (draft):
5 people or companies I will connect with this week:
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3.
4.
5.
✅ Part C: Missing Pieces
Items not yet complete and when I will finish them:
TTask
Assemble Your Digital Career Starter Kit
Time: about 2 hours
Output: a "Digital Career Starter Kit" Google Drive folder with your skill profile, portfolio, CV (PDF), LinkedIn post and note, opportunity tracker and application message.
Part 1: Build Your CV (60 minutes)
- 1
Complete Part A of the workbook. Then run Prompt 1 to create a first draft, and Prompt 2 for strong, honest project bullets.
- 2
In Google Docs, create a new document. Use one column, a common font such as Arial or Calibri, and bold section headings. Avoid tables and text boxes.
- 3
Proofread twice, then ask a friend to check it. Click File, Download, PDF. Name it FirstName_LastName_CV.
Part 2: LinkedIn and Messages (30 minutes)
- 1
Run Prompt 3 for your introduction post. Publish it with a photo or Canva graphic, and reply to every comment within a day.
- 2
Run Prompt 4 for a connection note template. Send 5 personalised connection requests this week.
- 3
Run Prompt 5 for your reusable application message, and save it in the Application Messages folder.
Part 3: Assemble and Check (30 minutes)
- 1
Create the folder structure shown in Step 5 and move every item into place.
- 2
Open your CV, portfolio and LinkedIn side by side. Do they tell the same story with the same skill statement?
- 3
Tick every item on the checklist in the Trainer Script tab, and set a monthly "Update my starter kit" reminder in Google Calendar.
🎒
Lesson 28 Complete!
Your Digital Career Starter Kit is ready. In Lesson 29, the final lesson, you will create your 30-day action plan.
AIPrompts
Lesson 28 Prompt Library
Add to your Prompt Library Google Doc
Open your "My AI Prompt Library" document, add the heading "Lesson 28: Career Starter Kit," and paste all five prompts below.
Starter Kit Prompts
Prompt 1: Draft my beginner CV
"Create a simple, one-column CV for a beginner applying for [role] roles. Use these sections in order: Name and Title, Contact, Professional Summary, Skills, Projects, Experience, Education and Training. My details: [paste your CV facts from the workbook]. Rules: keep it to 1 to 2 pages, use clear headings and short bullet points, label practice projects honestly, and do not add any experience, tools or results I have not given you."
Remove sensitive details like your home address or ID numbers before pasting into AI tools.
Prompt 2: Write strong project bullets
"Here are notes on a project I completed: [describe]. Write 2 to 3 CV bullet points for it. Start each with a strong action verb (wrote, created, organised, planned, designed), mention the tools used, and describe the output clearly. Keep each bullet under 25 words. Do not invent numbers or results."
Action verbs make your work sound active and capable, without exaggerating.
Prompt 3: Write my LinkedIn introduction post
"Write a LinkedIn post introducing my new direction. Skill statement: [paste]. What I created during my course: [projects]. What I am looking for: [goal]. Include a thank-you and a polite ask for introductions or advice. Warm, confident and humble, 120 to 180 words, with short paragraphs and 3 relevant hashtags."
Ask a few friends to like or comment early so more people see it.
Prompt 4: Write a LinkedIn connection note
"Write 3 short LinkedIn connection notes I can personalise. I am a beginner [role]. The person is a [recruiter / business owner / professional in my field]. Each note should mention something specific about them (leave a blank like [their recent post about...]), briefly say who I am, and not ask for a job. Keep each under 200 characters."
Build the relationship first. Opportunities often follow conversations.
Prompt 5: Create a reusable application message
"Create a reusable application message template I can send with my CV by email or LinkedIn. Include blanks in square brackets for [Role], [Company], [Something specific about the company or role], and [Most relevant project]. Structure: why this role interests me, 2 relevant skills or samples, my portfolio link, and my availability. Under 150 words, warm and professional."
Always fill in the blanks and personalise the first sentence for each application.