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Sample Resumes

A well-written resume is a vital part of a job search in the architecture industry. It should reflect who you are as a designer and the style you are capable of. Think of your resume as a design project that markets and advertises your capabilities. It should reflect key projects and experiences that best apply to the skills required by the position you're applying for as well as the employer you are targeting.

In the architecture industry, it is common to implement more creativity and uniqueness into your resume than in most other industries. Your resume is certainly allowed to be more design-oriented than a traditional resume, but all of the basic elements of a traditional resume should still be present. Aim to use a readable font and font size and an InDesign resume rather than a Microsoft Word document is preferred.

While an entire resume can easily extend to several pages, you should aim to keep it no more than one carefully designed page. You should also think about including a reference sheet and work sample pages that coordinate with your resume design. Make sure you label each additional page with your name in case they seperate from the resume. If you're not sure how to begin your resume or are having difficulties proceeding, consider seeking professional assistance (or ask your co-op coordinator), because every detail truly does matter when making the right impression.

Sections that should be included in a resume are:

Personal Contact Information: Include your name, address, e-mail address and phone number. The e-mail address you provide should be professional and include your name. If you have an online portfolio, the URL should go here.

Education: Begin with your most recent degree. Include the name of the institution, degree earned, year of completion, city and state, and whatever majors or minors are relevant. Additional degrees or schools should be listed in chronological order.

Professional or Relevant Experience: Include any relevant professional experience you have, including co-ops and internships. List specific information regarding projects you've worked on such as education architecture or health care architecture. If you have contributed to or given presentations, attended meetings as an intern, or contributed to a design library, include these as they will really stand out to a potential employer.

Skills: The skills section of your resume should be detailed with plenty of information about your capabilities. Some manual skills you may want to mention, assuming they apply to you, include design, rendering, hand sketching, model building, and schematics. List technical skills such as computer hardware or software knowledge that you may possess. Important applications worth mentioning are AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Photoshop. You should also highlight any soft skills you have, like communication, team building and customer service. are worth mentioning as well. If you have any specialty experiences like carpentry, construction sustainable design, art history, or graphic arts, you should mention these as well. Language skills and certifications such a LEED are also important pieces of your resume.

Awards and Honors: An awards and honors section can include prizes and awards from design competitions and contests, information about your college GPA, and any on-campus leadership positions or activities you participated in. Depending on your level of experience you may consider listing studio projects, but it might be wise to add these into a Selected Accomplishments section so they stand out from the other accomplishments you are attempting to showcase.

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