15 Kesä 2021

The Power of Language to Help your Job Applications Stand Out

Words are powerful in a job application because they shape how quickly an employer understands your evidence.

Stephen Drew explains how language can make architecture job applications stronger, including CV structure, power words, verbs, adjectives, quantified achievements, personal values and using employer language from job descriptions.

The conversation covers:

How small CV wording changes can improve an application
Why structure, verbs and adjectives matter
How to quantify achievements clearly
How to use job descriptions and practice websites without copying them badly
How to show values and commitment in a more specific way

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Chapters

00:00 Why language matters in job applications
05:00 Making small CV changes with impact
11:00 Structure, verbs and adjectives
18:00 Quantifying achievements clearly
25:00 Matching employer language and job descriptions
32:00 Showing values without vague claims
39:00 Making a portfolio and email more persuasive
47:00 Common wording mistakes in applications
51:00 Final tips for standing out

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