Top 10 tips to find and secure a job in Architecture

Finding a job in architecture is easier when you stop trying to fix everything at once and tighten the basics first.The Architecture Social team discuss practical architecture job-search advice, including CVs, portfolios, organising applications, engaging employers, interview preparation, online interviews, feedback, job offers, networking and recruitment consultants.The conversation covers: How to make CVs and portfolios easier for practices to judge Why application tracking and follow-up matter How to prepare for interviews and online interview issues Why feedback, offers and negotiation need practical judgement How networking and recruiters can support the job-search process ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-ivfvL3Ws0📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/top-10-tips-to-find-and-secure-a-job-in-architectureArchitecture 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 and Guest Welcome 00:50 Top 10 Tips for Architecture Graduates 02:26 Tip 1: Crafting the Perfect CV 07:01 Tip 2: Building an Impressive Portfolio 12:12 Tip 3: Organising Your Job Search 15:16 Tip 4: Engaging with Employers 23:08 Tip 5: Preparing for Interviews 30:30 Engaging in Online Interviews 31:22 Technical Challenges in Digital Interviews 36:38 Importance of Feedback Post-Interview 40:25 Considering Job Offers Seriously 44:54 Building and Leveraging Your Network 51:23 The Value of Recruitment Consultants 57:18 Conclusion and Future Plans (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:50) - Top 10 Tips for Architect Graduates (02:26) - Tip 1: Crafting the Perfect CV (07:01) - Tip 2: Building an Impressive Portfolio (12:12) - Tip 3: Organizing Your Job Search (15:16) - Tip 4: Engaging with Employers (23:08) - Tip 5: Preparing for Interviews (30:30) - Engaging in Online Interviews (31:22) - Technical Challenges in Digital Interviews (36:38) - Importance of Feedback Post-Interview (40:25) - Considering Job Offers Seriously (44:54) - Building and Leveraging Your Network (51:23) - The Value of Recruitment Consultants (57:18) - Conclusion and Future Plans