Architecture Social

To stand out in the architecture job market, a tidy CV is not enough. You need relevant evidence, consistent outreach and enough follow-up to show that you are serious. Jack Moran, Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss how architecture candidates can stand out in a crowded job market, including persistence, focused applications, networking, personal branding, feedback, community support and practi...

Starting a new job in architecture is not about proving everything in week one. It is about listening properly, learning the systems and becoming someone the team can trust. Jack Moran, Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss how to prepare for a new job in an architecture practice, including first-day basics, software, communication, team dynamics, office culture, asking questions and making a stro...

After an architecture interview, your job is to stay professional, follow up clearly and keep the rest of your search moving. Jack Moran, Will Ridgway and Stephen Drew discuss what to do after an architecture interview, including follow-up emails, feedback, offers, rejection, salary considerations, interview expectations and keeping the wider job search moving. The conversation covers: How to foll...

Online architecture interviews are not easier than in-person interviews. They are just different, and the best candidates remove friction before the call starts. Jack Moran, Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss online architecture interviews, including camera setup, sound, lighting, screen sharing, portfolio presentation, etiquette, distractions, professionalism and how candidates can come across...

To shine in an architecture interview, you need to explain your work clearly, show judgement and make the practice confident you can contribute. Stephen Drew, Will Ridgway and Jack Moran discuss how to prepare for an architecture interview, including interview day preparation, digital and physical portfolios, salary expectations, CV gaps, questions, rapport, mindset and follow-up. The conversation...

A good architecture job search is not just checking job boards every morning. The best opportunities often come from a mix of advertised roles, direct approaches, recruiter conversations and being visible before a vacancy is public. Jack Moran, Will Ridgway and Stephen Drew discuss architecture job search strategy, including job boards, direct applications, personalised messages, follow-up, Linked...

A good architecture portfolio is not the biggest collection of work you can fit into a PDF. It is a clear argument that you can think, design, communicate and contribute at the level the role needs. Jack Moran, Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss architecture portfolios, including sample portfolios, portfolio flow, technical drawings, group work, interview presentation, file size, software, tail...

A good architecture CV makes your experience easy to understand. It should show your level, project exposure, software, education and practical fit for the role without forcing the reader to decode it. Jack Moran and Stephen Drew discuss what makes a good architecture CV, including clarity, content, design, employment gaps, software, Revit, certifications, limited experience, personal interests, c...