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Posted by eds on July 13, 2007, 7:55 pm
> Working for someone famous is not necessary... and not interested in being
> a kiss ass... just receiving and excellent job, good pay and an
> environment interested in supporting a young architect taking their ARE.
>
>
> I am looking for a small to mid-size firm the does residential, adaptive
> reuse, restoration... I am a very detail oriented person and not very cost
> effective working in a crunch office... I'm very skilled.
>
>>
>>> Dear Newsgroup:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have a general question or need advice on the today standard for
>>> preparing
>>> an Architectural Design Portfolio and Resume.
>>>
>>> My general overview or history: I am currently setting for my
>>> Architectural
>>> Licensing Examinations (ARE) in New Jersey. I have finished my IPD, and
>>> complete my NCIDQ, and my Master of Architecture at Virginia Tech, 98'
>>> with
>>> a BFA in Interior Design. Currently getting my Interior Design
>>> Certification
>>> in the State of NJ. I have a combined work history of 10 to 12 year in
>>> the
>>> Design, Architecture, Design build Professions.
>>>
>>> I am currently looking for a new position and it has been a while since
>>> I
>>> have looked for a job in the Architectural Profession. Here are a few of
>>> my
>>> questions:
>>> Digital, Website, and /or hard printed copy?
>>>
>>> What is the best why in this day in age, 2007,' as well as the most
>>> professional form for a candidate to prepare and present a portfolio and
>>> resume? Do I prepare a website that includes my resume and portfolio? Or
>>> print out a hard copy of the work and what size portfolio is best to
>>> present? Should I create a (.PDF) file of the resume and portfolio? How
>>> would a prospective employer best want to view my work? See it before
>>> the
>>> interview as in sending an email link to the web page and/or send the
>>> .PDF
>>> files?
>>>
>>> What should a complete and professional resume include? I have a CV but
>>> need
>>> to redo my current resume and wondering what the expectable format is?
>>>
>>> What might be some go catch words such as "Green"...?
>>>
>>> I am not LEED Certified and only know a very old version of Revit... Do
>>> I
>>> need to update my Cad skills and get Certified before I can apply for a
>>> job? I do know AutoCAD and Arris and a few other.
>>
>> With the market the way it is around here, one eye, one ear, no English
>> or North American experience will still get you a job in the field. It
>> doesn't sound like you'll need to do much to get a job, unless you have
>> to work for someone famous. In that case I'd recommend two years' supply
>> of a good personal lubricant, and a good set of kneepads.
>> --
>>
>>
>> MichaelB
>> www.michaelbulatovich.ca
>>
>>
>
>
My first job in Architecture was at TAC under Gropius, which was pure luck.
Working with the famous is not all it is cracked up to be, although Grope
was one of the best of the famous. Two years later a small split-off from
TAC offered me a job and I have never worked for any firm larger than 25
people since. I have been on my own for the past 7 years which is the best
way once you have that AR.
Detail orientated drafters are few and far between as too many schools teach
students to be "form-givers" I was a detailing freak and NEVER had to look
for work after the first few years. They came to me and hired me away.
Frankly I use only ACAD 2004 light and Sketchup, and have had no problems
coordinating with any architects or engineers.
EDS
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