"Dear Sir/Madam. Pls find attached resume 'finalCV2022.pdf'"... DELETE!

A strong CV and portfolio can still get missed if the email around them is weak.

Stephen Drew explains why application emails, subject lines and PDF file names matter when applying for architecture jobs, and how candidates can avoid being overlooked, mislabelled as spam or deleted before their CV and portfolio are reviewed.

The conversation covers:

• Why the application email is part of the first impression
• How subject lines and file names affect whether an application is found
• Why vague messages can be missed in a busy practice inbox
• How to make a CV and portfolio easier to review
• What candidates should check before pressing send

Read the episode notes: Dear Sir/Madam. Pls find attached resume finalCV2022.pdf

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Chapters

• 00:00 Why application emails matter
• 03:00 Technical note and setting up the topic
• 06:00 The first impression before the CV and portfolio
• 10:00 Subject lines, attachments and PDF names
• 15:00 Why vague applications get missed or deleted
• 20:00 Tone, structure and clarity in application emails
• 26:00 Making it easy for a practice to review you
• 32:00 Avoiding spam folders, lost inboxes and weak file names
• 38:00 Practical checklist before sending
• 44:00 Final reminders for stronger applications

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