The Power of Language to Help your Job Applications Stand Out

Words are powerful in a job application because they shape how quickly an employer understands your evidence.

Stephen Drew explains how language can make architecture job applications stronger, including CV structure, power words, verbs, adjectives, quantified achievements, personal values and using employer language from job descriptions.

The conversation covers:

• How small CV wording changes can improve an application
• Why structure, verbs and adjectives matter
• How to quantify achievements clearly
• How to use job descriptions and practice websites without copying them badly
• How to show values and commitment in a more specific way

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Chapters

• 00:00 Why language matters in job applications
• 05:00 Making small CV changes with impact
• 11:00 Structure, verbs and adjectives
• 18:00 Quantifying achievements clearly
• 25:00 Matching employer language and job descriptions
• 32:00 Showing values without vague claims
• 39:00 Making a portfolio and email more persuasive
• 47:00 Common wording mistakes in applications
• 51:00 Final tips for standing out

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