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A Guide to Interviewing in the Digital Era

  • AIA San Diego PO Box 7601 San Diego, CA, 92167 United States (map)

Skilled relationship-builder Marissa Feliciano will help us navigate the new digital world of networking, interviewing, and establishing relationships, all from the confines of our screens. Join us for a lunchtime seminar which will inform students and professionals of all levels in bringing their A game to interviews, networking events, and more.

Program Basics:

  • Your virtual presence over Zoom

  • How to sell yourself without bragging, naming your value add

  • Personal Branding (LinkedIn, portfolio, resume, what you project)

  • Building relationships – how to network and why it’s important

  • Questions to ask the interviewer

  • Due diligence before the interview

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Marissa Feliciano

Marissa is a skilled relationship-builder specializing in designing optimal working partnerships—especially where need, possibility, and complex regulation must align to achieve a positive result. She is a perpetual student and always keeping an eye on emerging trends to position her team as a leader in target markets (Senior Living, Student Housing, Affordable Housing, and Education). She is active in the community as a mentor and leader with volunteer roles in non-profit organizations where she is honored to contribute alongside like-minded change agents and leaders.

Marissa has more than 17 years of experience in marketing and business development for design firms. She is responsible for leading business development and client stewardship for the Senior Living division and establishing a continuous and consistent brand presence for HPI Architecture. Marissa has been invited to speak at industry events and on podcasts on such topics as:

  • Business Development

  • The Seller-Doer Model

  • Personal Branding

  • Career Development

  • Speaking and Story Telling

  • Business Networking and Relationships

  • Strategic Planning for the Senior Living Market Sector

Ms. Feliciano's presentation will be followed by an interactive forum; participants will be encouraged to ask questions and engage with one another. This program precedes AIA San Diego's annual Career EXPO, featuring dozens of local AEC firms. Don't miss this unique opportunity to prepare with peers and sharpen your skills in a safe, "no-judgment" space!



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