28 Okt 2020

From Architecture to Recruitment: A Deep Dive with Stephen Drew

This guest session is a practical job-search reset for architecture students and graduates who need clearer CVs, portfolios and application habits.

Stephen Drew joins Sarah Lebner's The Architect Project for a guest session on architecture CVs, portfolios, recruitment, LinkedIn, lockdown job-search tactics, cover letters, employer research, portfolio strategy and overcoming imposter syndrome.

The conversation covers:

How Stephen moved from architecture training into recruitment and career support
Why CVs and portfolios need clarity before design decoration
How LinkedIn and personal references can support a job search
What recruiters do and where they can help graduates
How to research employers and make applications more focused

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
01:08 Stephen Drew's Career Journey
02:04 The Role of Recruitment in Architecture
07:06 Tips for Creating Effective Portfolios and Resumes
07:33 Common Mistakes in Portfolios and Resumes
25:23 The Importance of Personal References
31:11 Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Growth
36:36 Innovative Job Seeking Strategies During Lockdown
39:00 Navigating the Job Market: Tailoring Your CV
41:02 Understanding the Role of Recruiters
42:31 The Value of Recruitment for Graduates
46:55 Exploring the Architecture Social Network
50:26 The Architect Project: A Community for Aspiring Architects
52:23 Q&A: Cover Letters and CV Tips
58:44 Q&A: Researching Potential Employers
01:06:11 Q&A: Crafting a Standout Portfolio
01:10:12 Final Advice for Young Architects

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(00:00) - Introduction and Welcome
(01:08) - Stephen Drew's Background and Career Journey
(02:04) - The Role of Recruitment in Architecture
(07:33) - Tips for Creating Effective Resumes and Portfolios
(25:23) - The Importance of Personal References
(31:11) - Using LinkedIn and Social Media for Job Hunting
(36:36) - Innovative Job Seeking Strategies During Lockdown
(38:58) - Navigating the Job Market: Tailoring Your CV
(41:00) - Understanding the Role of Recruiters
(42:29) - The Value of Recruitment for Graduates
(46:53) - The Architecture Social: A Community Resource
(52:18) - Crafting Effective Cover Letters and Portfolios
(58:23) - Q&A: Tips for Young Architects
(01:10:06) - Final Advice: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

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