Interview / Resume Workshop

Interview / Resume Workshop for the students of the Web Design & Development Program at the Pinellas Technical Education Center (PTEC).

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1. BRAVO DMS
   BRAVO DMS
   by Omar Jesus Bravo
   Interview / Resume Workshop
   

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2. BRAVO DMS
   BRAVO DMS
   Agenda
   1. Introductions
   2. Resumes Rules
   3. Interview Skills
   4. Always Be Closing
   5. Questions
   

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3. BRAVO DMS
   BRAVO DMS
   Qualifications
   • Santa Clara University - Computer Engineering
   • IBM - Software Engineer (1999 - 2002)
   • Texas Instruments - Sales Engineer (2002 - 2008)
   • Bravo DMS - Digital Marketing (2008 - Present)
   • 14 Years Web Development Experience
   • 14 Years Photoshop Experience
   • 14 Years Digital Photography Experience
   • Purpose: To Inspire / Empower / Engage Passion...
   

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4. BRAVO DMS
   BRAVO DMS
   Technical Skills
   Communication Skills
   Sales
   Engineer
   Ideal
   Ambition
   Technical vs. Communication
   

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5. BRAVO DMS
   BRAVO DMS
   Resume Definition
   A written document that lists your work
   experience, skills, and educational background.
   It is used as a marketing tool for job seekers
   

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6. BRAVO DMS
   BRAVO DMS
   Resume Essentials
   • The purpose of a Resume is to get you an Interview.
   • 5 Seconds: Name, Education, Company, Position
   • 1 Page for every 10 Years of RELEVANT Experience
   • No color, no pictures, no graphics.
   • Search Engine vs. Personal Contact
   • Objective: To obtain a position as a __________ at __________
   Inc.
   • Developed, Created, Managed, Facilitated, Designed,
   Implemented, Maintained, Increased, etc.
   • Multiple Versions, Never ending process.
   

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7. BRAVO DMS
   BRAVO DMS
   Differentiate Yourself
   What You Do:
   • Skills
   • Knowledge
   • Abilities
   Why You Do It
   • Beliefs
   • Personality
   • Personal Story
   

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8. BRAVO DMS
   BRAVO DMS
   Tell Me About Yourself
   

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9. BRAVO DMS
   BRAVO DMS
   Interview Essentials
   • The Rule of 12s: 12 Seconds, 12 Feet, 12 Words
   • “Tell me about yourself?”
   • Research the company
   • Behavioral Questions
   • Know your background
   • Have versatile examples ready
   • Take notes
   • Have questions prepared for the interviewer
   • Be ready with a joke (non-offensive)
   • ASK FOR THE ORDER!!!!! “I WANT THIS JOB.”
   

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10. BRAVO DMS
    BRAVO DMS
    First Impressions
    

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11. BRAVO DMS
    BRAVO DMS
    Always Be Closing
    • Definition of Luck
    • Act As If...
    • Chicken or the Egg
    • Investment vs. Liability
    • Think “Yes”
    [when]
    

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12. BRAVO DMS
    BRAVO DMS
    Questions?
    

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