Questions about producing an Architectural/ Design Portfolio and Resume

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Q. I have a general question or need advice on the today standard for preparing an Architectural Design Portfolio and Resume. My general overview or history: I am currently setting for my Architectural Licensing Examinations (ARE) in New Jersey. I have finished my IPD, and complete my NCIDQ, and my Master of Architecture at Virginia Tech, 98' with a BFA in Interior Design. Currently getting my Interior Design Certification in the State of NJ. I have a combined work history of 10 to 12 year in the Design, Architecture, Design build Professions. I am currently looking for a new position and it has been a while since I have looked for a job in the Architectural Profession. Here are a few of my questions: Digital, Website, and /or hard printed copy? What is the best why in this day in age, 2007,' as well as the most professional form for a candidate to prepare and present a portfolio and resume? Do I prepare a website that includes my resume and portfolio? Or print out a hard copy of the work and what size portfolio is best to present? Should I create a (.PDF) file of the resume and portfolio? How would a prospective employer best want to view my work? See it before the interview as in sending an email link to the web page and/or send the .PDF files? What should a complete and professional resume include? I have a CV but need to redo my current resume and wondering what the expectable format is? What might be some go catch words such as "Green"...? I am not LEED Certified and only know a very old version of Revit... Do I need to update my Cad skills and get Certified before I can apply for a job? I do know AutoCAD and Arris and a few other.

A. -All... very expensive... all prospective employees have all and the latest Revit and AutoCAD etc. skills... LEED Certification... -Yes, all of the above. -Find a firm in a smaller town that's hiring. A smaller company. Work there for a few years, then branch out. If you go to a big firm first, you'll get pigeonholed into doing something you may nor may not like (I've known several people who are now "stuck" in a niche that they want to get out of but don't have enough broad experience). A smaller firm will usually do work in a large variety of project types and give you the chance to get exposed to everything... While there work on your LEED (waste of money, if you ask me. We've researched it and you can still do LEED buildings without being LEED certified. It's just more money for more initials after your name that, in the end, only mean you paid for the letters). Smaller employers will also usually be a little more willing to train.

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