28 Loka 2020

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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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grYo_sxFXCI

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/sarah-lebner-sustainable-architecture-careers/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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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

(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

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