Layoffs. They happen and they stink. Once you get over the initial emotional freak-out from learning that you are being laid off, it is time to act. Unfortunately, with all of the fallout, fears, and questions that arise when you get laid off, it can be difficult to know what [...]
Your design portfolio is your chance to showcase the quality of your work, demonstrate your growth, and show employers your potential. A hiring manager wants to see what you have designed in the past and gain insights into your personality and taste level. With a smart profile, you can increase [...]
What makes an outstanding portfolio? Like many architecture firm owners and hiring managers, you likely have busy days, especially if you want to add or replace someone on your team. In addition to everything else on your plate, you have to review applications — and the resumes and portfolios that [...]
Have Portfolio, Will Travel. In today's connected society, this has never been more true. But what does it mean, to have a traveling portfolio? Check out the video for one of my most useful tips.
The Modern Portfolio. No, the more modern version. Over the past year or so the humble portfolio has started to change. In this video, I share three tips to update your portfolio for the modern age.
The Portfolio is both loved and hated by design professionals. To help you love your portfolio more here is a list of the parts of a portfolio. 1. Your Personality 2. Continuity 3. Show Your Work 4. Show Your Potential
In this week's tip I want to talk about the one thing that must be done to make the portfolio work....show your work. For years I have referred to this as "hand sketching". The term hand sketching does not seem as relevant now but the spirit of the term is [...]
This is the ONE thing to do to get your portfolio noticed! After the response to last weeks tip on the Pocket Portfolio (see it here) I am continuing the discussion on portfolios. This tip is what I feel is the most critical tip that anyone who is putting a [...]
In this post I share the concept of the Pocket Portfolio. As more and more talent is thinking about a new career DBI has been having some great conversations about portfolios. The pocket portfolio is so simple but can truly be a make or break idea. Check it out.
Having an online architecture or design portfolio is a must in today’s fast-moving, digital world. It is a critical tool in being able to attract potential employers in a tight job market, an excellent way to stay organized as you add new projects to your resume, and a great way [...]
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