21 Okt 2020

Top 10 tips to find and secure a job in Architecture

Finding a job in architecture is easier when you stop trying to fix everything at once and tighten the basics first.

The Architecture Social team discuss practical architecture job-search advice, including CVs, portfolios, organising applications, engaging employers, interview preparation, online interviews, feedback, job offers, networking and recruitment consultants.

The conversation covers:

How to make CVs and portfolios easier for practices to judge
Why application tracking and follow-up matter
How to prepare for interviews and online interview issues
Why feedback, offers and negotiation need practical judgement
How networking and recruiters can support the job-search process

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:50 Top 10 Tips for Architecture Graduates
02:26 Tip 1: Crafting the Perfect CV
07:01 Tip 2: Building an Impressive Portfolio
12:12 Tip 3: Organising Your Job Search
15:16 Tip 4: Engaging with Employers
23:08 Tip 5: Preparing for Interviews
30:30 Engaging in Online Interviews
31:22 Technical Challenges in Digital Interviews
36:38 Importance of Feedback Post-Interview
40:25 Considering Job Offers Seriously
44:54 Building and Leveraging Your Network
51:23 The Value of Recruitment Consultants
57:18 Conclusion and Future Plans

(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
(00:50) - Top 10 Tips for Architect Graduates
(02:26) - Tip 1: Crafting the Perfect CV
(07:01) - Tip 2: Building an Impressive Portfolio
(12:12) - Tip 3: Organizing Your Job Search
(15:16) - Tip 4: Engaging with Employers
(23:08) - Tip 5: Preparing for Interviews
(30:30) - Engaging in Online Interviews
(31:22) - Technical Challenges in Digital Interviews
(36:38) - Importance of Feedback Post-Interview
(40:25) - Considering Job Offers Seriously
(44:54) - Building and Leveraging Your Network
(51:23) - The Value of Recruitment Consultants
(57:18) - Conclusion and Future Plans

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