'How to Find a Job in Architecture' Guest Lecture with Coventry University Architecture Society

Finding a first job in architecture can feel vague and stressful, especially when university has not prepared students for the practical reality of applications.Stephen Drew gives a guest lecture for Coventry University Architecture Society on finding a job in architecture, covering student anxieties, post-Covid realities, job searching, portfolios, applications and practical ways to start a career.The conversation covers: How students can start looking for architecture jobs Why CVs and portfolios need to be clear and targeted How to understand what practices are actually looking for Why follow-up, persistence and preparation matter How early-career candidates can build momentum after university ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZYgge9rftw📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/how-to-find-a-job-in-architecture/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 finding a job in architecture 05:00 Coventry University Architecture Society and the lecture context 10:00 Student anxieties and post-Covid realities 15:00 How to start looking for architecture roles 20:00 Understanding what practices are looking for 25:00 CVs, portfolios and presenting your work 30:00 Applications, follow-up and persistence 35:00 How to stand out without overcomplicating it 40:00 Interviews, confidence and preparation 45:00 Using Architecture Social in the job search 50:00 Salary, location and realistic expectations 55:00 Questions from students 01:00 Building momentum after university 01:05 Common mistakes and how to avoid them 01:10 Practical next steps for job seekers 01:15 Closing thoughts and advice