"Dear Sir/Madam. Pls find attached resume 'finalCV2022.pdf'"... DELETE!

A strong CV and portfolio can still get missed if the email around them is weak.Stephen Drew explains why application emails, subject lines and PDF file names matter when applying for architecture jobs, and how candidates can avoid being overlooked, mislabelled as spam or deleted before their CV and portfolio are reviewed.The conversation covers: Why the application email is part of the first impression How subject lines and file names affect whether an application is found Why vague messages can be missed in a busy practice inbox How to make a CV and portfolio easier to review What candidates should check before pressing send ____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 Why application emails matter 03:00 Technical note and setting up the topic 06:00 The first impression before the CV and portfolio 10:00 Subject lines, attachments and PDF names 15:00 Why vague applications get missed or deleted 20:00 Tone, structure and clarity in application emails 26:00 Making it easy for a practice to review you 32:00 Avoiding spam folders, lost inboxes and weak file names 38:00 Practical checklist before sending 44:00 Final reminders for stronger applications