An architect should start by building a resume that highlights the projects where they have participated, as well as the individual goals they achieved in each of these work experiences. The consulted with two architects, each with a different approach, about the presentation of a good resume.
Architecture is an interdisciplinary profession that requires knowledge of several areas for a good professional development.
Thus, in the curriculum there must be room for two things: the individual and the general contribution to any type of project.
“It is important to highlight the ‘large’ projects, because these usually integrate processes related to engineering consulting, economics, soil, legal matters, environmental care, filing and planning,” explains Carlos Chewin, manager and legal representative of Proyectar Soluciones.
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Although academic training is an extremely relevant aspect due to the use of tools and learning different styles and projects, “the fieldwork and the execution of the trade is what really trains and provides important knowledge for the architect,” says Chewin.
“It is vital to understand the activity and the routes that are going to be carried out and to be able to visualize how they can be improved and transmitted. Inhabiting or touring a place is an exercise that, with rewards towards the user such as lighting, comfortable circulations, materials, scales and so many relevant aspects, elevates their life experience while living with the work”, warns Martín Ramírez, architect and designer of ODEM.
Now, it is advisable to dedicate a space to the portfolio in this document. Those who read the curriculum will feel more familiar and connected to the architect’s work and creativity ifgraphic elements such as photos, designs and plans that are a differential of his work are included.
“It is very important that the photos of the works are of high quality and reflect the work in the best way, as this is worth more than any explanation. In today’s world, images are more powerful,” says Martín Ramírez, architect and designer of ODEM, who has also collaborated in other projects such as Cine Tonalá, Video Club, among others.
It is also necessary to write down what tools or software the professional handles, whether AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup or Archicad.
According to Martinez, the architect must project his “criteria” and “aesthetics” in his curriculum, while “representing an idea of his work in an easy way, in such a way that it is possible to show the viability and design of a project without waiting for a ‘render’ or to have plans; If an architect can’t express his ideas clearly and quickly, development is going to be slow and static.”
Within the resume of architects, it is also recommended to dedicate a space to the profile and style of work of the professional. In this section, it is valued that the architect can work as a team, have a willingness to learn, their job stability and commitment to each project.
Finally, job references serve to corroborate participation in a project. Therefore, those contacts that are put in the architect’s resume must give proof of the “level of performance and experience in a specific area, whether administrative, on site or budgeting,” concludes Chewin.