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