our TOP 5 TIPS to getting a job in the Architectural world
#1
Get a job in the industry while you are still attending university. Be it internship or administration work, as long as you put a foot in, you're in for the ride.
!Warning! This might involve you going out of your way to talk to the architect who comes in to lunch everyday at the pub you are working at, but who knows, he, or his all time best friend/fellow architect and colleague, might be needing a CAD genius like you and the timing might be just right.
#2
If you can, put in a nice picture of a smiling you in the CV. It should be 2 page maximum and should be a mixture of graphics and writing.
It will be architects and interior designers looking at your resume. They will be mildly interested to know you have some experience in retail but your retail history should be compressed into one or two paragraphs (max) and put way to the back of your resume along with your school info.
#3
Make a portfolio.
You know, that folder that holds your most precious and beautiful work. JUST DO IT..
Don't wait for the print shop to offer print specials, don't wait for next year when you might get a High Distinction in your awesome consumer environments subject. JUST DO IT.
Start your layout, throw in some images. Once you get started, things will get easier, Choose your best work, it might be only 1 or 2 projects at first, with a few images each, floor plans, elevations and sections and notes. then it can expand to include more work.
#4
It's not an easy time and it's a crazy (but fun and strangely rewarding) business to be in.
Expand your network and get to know people working in the field.
Do not be LAZY.
Do not look at your fellow university classmate who is still working at the BIG DEPARTMENT STORE until they graduate and think to yourself that you still have time. Who knows when the next recession is going to crash upon us.
As you know, there are new and fresh graduates every year, so get out there and get in the race.
#5
This is when I am starting to run out of tips just cause its friday afternoon and we are very busy with work.
Wear Black to the interview. :)
PS: Ability to mix cocktails and a knowledge of the pubs in ULTIMO an advantage.
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Please post ask if you have any questions and post comments <3
Enjoy.
V
Get a job in the industry while you are still attending university. Be it internship or administration work, as long as you put a foot in, you're in for the ride.
!Warning! This might involve you going out of your way to talk to the architect who comes in to lunch everyday at the pub you are working at, but who knows, he, or his all time best friend/fellow architect and colleague, might be needing a CAD genius like you and the timing might be just right.
#2
Short and to the point RESUME
If you can, put in a nice picture of a smiling you in the CV. It should be 2 page maximum and should be a mixture of graphics and writing.
It will be architects and interior designers looking at your resume. They will be mildly interested to know you have some experience in retail but your retail history should be compressed into one or two paragraphs (max) and put way to the back of your resume along with your school info.
By all means, list out all the CAD programs that you consider yourself an expert in. Other programs such as photoshop and illustrator or the random graphics program a plus.
Word docs don't work in an email. Believe it or not some firms haven't upgraded to new software and won't bother opening a .docx file. PDFs work best but your presentation is all important.
Some people put too many samples of their work in a CV. The best solution to show more of your work is to create a flicker page or web site and have it all there and a link on your CV page to it. If someone is interested they will follow it.
#3
Make a portfolio.
You know, that folder that holds your most precious and beautiful work. JUST DO IT..
Don't wait for the print shop to offer print specials, don't wait for next year when you might get a High Distinction in your awesome consumer environments subject. JUST DO IT.
Start your layout, throw in some images. Once you get started, things will get easier, Choose your best work, it might be only 1 or 2 projects at first, with a few images each, floor plans, elevations and sections and notes. then it can expand to include more work.
#4
It's not an easy time and it's a crazy (but fun and strangely rewarding) business to be in.
Expand your network and get to know people working in the field.
Do not be LAZY.
Do not look at your fellow university classmate who is still working at the BIG DEPARTMENT STORE until they graduate and think to yourself that you still have time. Who knows when the next recession is going to crash upon us.
As you know, there are new and fresh graduates every year, so get out there and get in the race.
#5
This is when I am starting to run out of tips just cause its friday afternoon and we are very busy with work.
Wear Black to the interview. :)
PS: Ability to mix cocktails and a knowledge of the pubs in ULTIMO an advantage.
---- || ------
Please post ask if you have any questions and post comments <3
Enjoy.
V
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