2 Mar 2021

Let's Discuss and Review Architecture CVs together

A strong architecture CV has to do a practical job quickly: show who you are, what you have done and why the practice should keep reading.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway review architecture CVs live, covering layout, work experience, software skills, contact details, space, references, portfolio links, common CV mistakes and practical ways to make a CV clearer.

The conversation covers:

How to structure an architecture CV clearly
Why recent work experience and contact details matter
How to describe software skills and certifications
How to use space without making the CV feel thin
How CVs, references and portfolios work together

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:28 Setting the Scene
01:07 CV Review Overview
02:08 Analyzing a Poor CV Example
04:34 Key Elements of a Good CV
05:53 Discussing CV Layout and Structure
10:42 Importance of Work Experience
19:12 Software Skills and Certifications
26:24 Personal Skills and Extracurricular Activities
31:28 Final Thoughts on CV Design
35:01 Opening Remarks and Introduction
35:06 Reviewing the CV Layout
36:01 Importance of Contact Details
37:40 Effective Use of Space in CVs
38:10 Literal and Useful Descriptions
41:59 References and Their Importance
45:12 Portfolio Tips and Strategies
47:03 Final Thoughts and Q&A
47:31 Community and Closing Remarks
48:06 Humorous CV Examples
50:44 The Magic Triangle of CVs
57:29 Summary and Key Points
01:03:20 Addressing Viewer Questions
01:07:12 Conclusion and Next Steps

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