I am interviewing for Intern Architect positions. I previously have experience only in residential project types (multifamily and single family residences). In continuing my career, I would like to work for firms that specialize in a broad variety of project types (health care, institutional, retail, etc). What are some ways to convince a potential employer to hire me to work on project types that I have no prior experience in? Suggestions… Thanks
Find the thing that the work you've done and the work you want to do have in common, and emphasize that in your portfolio, resume, cover letter, and interview. That thing becomes your specialty, not the type. For instance, if you've done a lot of residential work and want to also design schools, what do they have in common and how can each benefit from experience working with the other?
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Changing Architectural Project Types
I am interviewing for Intern Architect positions. I previously have experience only in residential project types (multifamily and single family residences). In continuing my career, I would like to work for firms that specialize in a broad variety of project types (health care, institutional, retail, etc). What are some ways to convince a potential employer to hire me to work on project types that I have no prior experience in? Suggestions… Thanks
work on an imaginary project and include it in your portfolio if possible.
Find the thing that the work you've done and the work you want to do have in common, and emphasize that in your portfolio, resume, cover letter, and interview. That thing becomes your specialty, not the type. For instance, if you've done a lot of residential work and want to also design schools, what do they have in common and how can each benefit from experience working with the other?
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