M.Arch Transition To Employment
Singapore Theatre (Basement), Glyn Davis Building (MSD), Parkville Campus, the University of Melbourne
As an architectural graduate, how do you make the transition to employment?
These two sessions are specifically designed to support students seeking work after graduation. In these two back-to-back sessions, we will answer many questions regarding making the transition to employment. These questions include:
Panel 1: Portfolios, CVs, Cover Letters, and Approaching Firms
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Speaker
Emma Gibson, Bespoke Careers
Charlotte Poulain, Bespoke Careers
Alan Ting, Wardle Studio
Thihoa Gill, Grimshaw Architects
- How do I prepare a portfolio?
- What should be in my CV?
- What is the best format for cover letters?
- How do I craft my professional social media presence?
- How do I approach firms directly?
Panel 2: Strategic Career Planning
Time: 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Speaker
Xuequi Shen, Rothelowman
Robert Polglase, University of Melbourne
Sonia Sarangi, Andever
Michael Roper, Architecture Architecture
- How can I think strategically about my career path?
- How do I build my own professional network?
- What can I expect as a post-graduate in an office?
- Do I need to get registered?
- What if I don’t want to pursue a traditional architectural career path?
Moderator (both sessions)
Peter Raisbeck, University of Melbourne