Top 10 tips to find and secure a job in Architecture

Finding a job in architecture is easier when you stop trying to fix everything at once and tighten the basics first.

The Architecture Social team discuss practical architecture job-search advice, including CVs, portfolios, organising applications, engaging employers, interview preparation, online interviews, feedback, job offers, networking and recruitment consultants.

The conversation covers:

• How to make CVs and portfolios easier for practices to judge
• Why application tracking and follow-up matter
• How to prepare for interviews and online interview issues
• Why feedback, offers and negotiation need practical judgement
• How networking and recruiters can support the job-search process

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
• 00:50 Top 10 Tips for Architecture Graduates
• 02:26 Tip 1: Crafting the Perfect CV
• 07:01 Tip 2: Building an Impressive Portfolio
• 12:12 Tip 3: Organising Your Job Search
• 15:16 Tip 4: Engaging with Employers
• 23:08 Tip 5: Preparing for Interviews
• 30:30 Engaging in Online Interviews
• 31:22 Technical Challenges in Digital Interviews
• 36:38 Importance of Feedback Post-Interview
• 40:25 Considering Job Offers Seriously
• 44:54 Building and Leveraging Your Network
• 51:23 The Value of Recruitment Consultants
• 57:18 Conclusion and Future Plans

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
• (00:50) - Top 10 Tips for Architect Graduates
• (02:26) - Tip 1: Crafting the Perfect CV
• (07:01) - Tip 2: Building an Impressive Portfolio
• (12:12) - Tip 3: Organizing Your Job Search
• (15:16) - Tip 4: Engaging with Employers
• (23:08) - Tip 5: Preparing for Interviews
• (30:30) - Engaging in Online Interviews
• (31:22) - Technical Challenges in Digital Interviews
• (36:38) - Importance of Feedback Post-Interview
• (40:25) - Considering Job Offers Seriously
• (44:54) - Building and Leveraging Your Network
• (51:23) - The Value of Recruitment Consultants
• (57:18) - Conclusion and Future Plans