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APPRENTICESHIP JOB PREPAREDNESS

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Why are we doing the Job Preparedness Workshop?

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You’ve got the coding skills :)

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Now you just need to know how to apply for jobs!

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Concrete Things You Will Come Away With ‣ Strong Resume ‣ Cover Letter Template ‣ Knowledge of Web Industry Norms and Applying for Jobs ‣ Some Salary Negotiation Skills for When You Get the Job!

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APPRENTICESHIP JOB PREPAREDNESS SESSION 1: INTRO & RESUMES

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RESUMES

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What makes a good (developer) resume?

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SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION & RESUMES Developer Resumes: Important Sections ‣ Have a Stated Goal or Objective -Phrase it with how you can specifically help or add to company ‣ Have a Technical Skills Section -Highlight the technologies you are familiar with ‣ Have an Extracurriculars Section if Possible

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SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION & RESUMES Developer Resumes: Tailoring ‣ Tailor your resume (when possible) to each job -Objective -Experience -Skills

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Let’s Look at Some Resume Examples!

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SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION & RESUMES The Many Resumes of Lindsay.. ‣ Here are the different resumes I have used over my time applying to jobs: -Plain, academic one -“Designer” one -My tried & true :)

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Plain, Academic

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“Designer” One

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THANKS!