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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