How to Actually Get Hired in Architecture and Interior Design

If you are trying to get hired in architecture or interior design, sending the same CV and portfolio to every studio is not enough.In this Kingston University session, Stephen Drew shares practical advice for students, graduates and early-career designers trying to land roles in London and the wider UK architecture market.The session covers:How to stop relying only on job boards and reach studios directlyWhat to include in a 10 to 15 page sample portfolioHow to write a direct email that busy directors are more likely to readWhen students and graduates should start applyingHow international graduates can talk about the graduate visa clearlyWhat to bring to interviews so you stay in control____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HifIh5_4r2g📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/how-to-actually-get-hired-in-architecture-and-interior-design/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.____Chapters00:00 Stephen's route from architecture into recruitment05:17 Sample portfolios and grabbing attention10:16 CV details, grades and contact information15:09 Software skills and how to present them20:02 Portfolio images and presentation quality25:02 ATS myths and making your CV readable30:10 Showing process in portfolio work35:08 Applying directly and building enough volume40:05 Skipping the job board queue with direct outreach45:01 Market conditions, persistence and application volume50:17 International graduates and visa conversations55:08 What employers value in graduates1:00:19 Start dates, availability and interview questions1:05:21 Targeting practices without overthinking it1:10:10 Writing emails that focus on the employer