Architecture Portfolios - Top Tips To Grab An Employers Attention & Mistakes You Need to Avoid

A good architecture portfolio is not the biggest file you can send. It is the clearest evidence that you can think, draw, design, communicate and contribute.Stephen Drew shares practical architecture portfolio advice, including portfolio length, first impressions, sample portfolios, project order, evidence, graphic design, spell-checking, PDF size and common mistakes that stop candidates getting interviews.The conversation covers: How to make a portfolio easier for employers to judge quickly Why sample portfolios need focus rather than every project you have ever done How project order, captions and graphic clarity affect first impressions Why file size and spelling still matter when applying for architecture roles How candidates can make their work and personality easier to see ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1cgjokUY6k📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/video/architecture-portfolio-tips-mistakes/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.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Architecture Social 00:25 Common Portfolio Mistakes 00:45 Optimal Portfolio Length 01:47 Grabbing Attention with Your Portfolio 02:44 Showcasing Your Skills and Experience 06:15 Graphic Design Tips for Portfolios 07:22 Importance of Spell Checking 08:51 Optimising PDF Size 10:20 Conclusion and Community Invitation (00:00) - Introduction to The Architectural Social (00:25) - Common Portfolio Mistakes (00:45) - Optimal Portfolio Length (01:47) - Grabbing Attention with Your Portfolio (02:44) - Showcasing Your Work and Skills (06:15) - Graphic Design Tips for Portfolios (07:22) - Importance of Spell Checking (08:51) - Optimizing PDF Size (10:20) - Conclusion and Community Invitation