24 Tammi 2021

Architecture Portfolios - Top Tips To Grab An Employers Attention & Mistakes You Need to Avoid

A good architecture portfolio is not the biggest file you can send. It is the clearest evidence that you can think, draw, design, communicate and contribute.

Stephen Drew shares practical architecture portfolio advice, including portfolio length, first impressions, sample portfolios, project order, evidence, graphic design, spell-checking, PDF size and common mistakes that stop candidates getting interviews.

The conversation covers:

How to make a portfolio easier for employers to judge quickly
Why sample portfolios need focus rather than every project you have ever done
How project order, captions and graphic clarity affect first impressions
Why file size and spelling still matter when applying for architecture roles
How candidates can make their work and personality easier to see

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Architecture Social
00:25 Common Portfolio Mistakes
00:45 Optimal Portfolio Length
01:47 Grabbing Attention with Your Portfolio
02:44 Showcasing Your Skills and Experience
06:15 Graphic Design Tips for Portfolios
07:22 Importance of Spell Checking
08:51 Optimising PDF Size
10:20 Conclusion and Community Invitation

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(00:00) - Introduction to The Architectural Social
(00:25) - Common Portfolio Mistakes
(00:45) - Optimal Portfolio Length
(01:47) - Grabbing Attention with Your Portfolio
(02:44) - Showcasing Your Work and Skills
(06:15) - Graphic Design Tips for Portfolios
(07:22) - Importance of Spell Checking
(08:51) - Optimizing PDF Size
(10:20) - Conclusion and Community Invitation

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