Presenting Your Portfolio in an Interview
How to present an architecture portfolio in a job interview: what interviewers are checking, print or tablet or screen, which projects to show, a timed 10-minute and 3-minute walkthrough, talking about team projects, handling questions, online interviews, a cheat sheet and 12 practice cards.
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- LanguageEnglish
- TypeFree download
What is inside
Every file in the download and what it holds.
| File | What it holds |
|---|---|
| Presenting Your Portfolio in an Interview.pdf | 7 pages: what it tests, media, choosing work, 10- and 3-minute walkthroughs, team projects, questions, online, planner |
| Walkthrough Cheat Sheet.pdf | one A4 page to fill in by hand before each interview |
| Interview Starter Cards.pdf | 12 question cards, 4 pages, print double-sided (flip on long edge) |
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