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Industry professionals Stephen Drew & Andy Shaw review and comment on “Standing Out” with a live review of your CV and Portfolio
About this event
CV, Portfolio and Letter writing review. Advice from industry leading professionals and live feedback for those seeking to improve their chances of securing a prospective new job. This free event is arranged and hosted by the RIBA Gulf Chapter.
Live questions from the audience to be taken at the end of the talk.
ZOOM INFO :
To follow closer to event. This is free online event open to all by registration.
Topic: RIBA Gulf Chapter – CV, Portfolio & Cover Letter review
Speakers : Stephen Drew, Andy Shaw
Guests : Jennie Binchy
Host : Ryan Sailsman
Project / Event Description
The Covid pandemic has presented several new challenges for the modern day designer one of which being how to stand out in an ever crowded market. A simple tweak to your CV and portfolio could make the difference in landing your dream job or progressing your career in the right direction. Due to this the RIBA Gulf Chapter has arranged industry leading professionals to part with their experience and knowledge to help you take the next steps in delivering outstanding pieces that can help give you the edge over the competition. The speakers will review works from the selected panelists and give advice over where they feel the panelist can improve and what it is they look for in prospective new candidates. Live questions from the audience to be taken at the end of the talk. This free event is arranged and hosted by the RIBA Gulf Chapter.
Jennie Binchy is a founder of Binchy and Binchy who reviews hires for her company, and will also join to give her feedback. Binchy and Binchy is an award winning and industry leading practice in the region.
If you would like your CV and folio to be reviewed by the panel please register for details.
This event is free and open to all globally, students or seasoned professionals.
Speakers:
Stephen Drew FRSA
Stephen is the founder of the Architecture Social, which has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the most popular online communities for architects, students, and industry professionals alike. Since 2014, Stephen has led recruitment teams working with industry-leading Architecture Practices such as Heatherwick Studios, Benoy, Allies and Morrison, AHMM and Skidmore Owings and Merrill. Before recruitment, he notably worked in the Architecture industry at EPR Architects for three years after completing a degree and diploma in Architecture at the University of Westminster and Manchester School of Architecture. The combination of working directly in the Architecture Industry as well as the Recruitment Industry means that the Architecture Social has a fresh spin on an old formula by breaking down barriers and providing a supportive environment with like-minded individuals to learn, grow and socialise. Stephen is an Associate of the Royal Institute of Architects and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Previously a Visiting Critic and Teaching Assistant of Manchester School of Architecture, professional mentor for postgraduate students of Architecture at the University of Westminster as well as a guest lecturer for students of LMJU.
Stephen is a Council Member of the RIBA.
Andy Shaw RIBA
Andy Shaw RIBA is an architect and educator based in Dubai. He is the Managing Partner at AMA (www.ama.design). AMA is a boutique design studio with projects on site in Dubai Marina Harbour, Palm Jumeirah, and three residential towers for Emaar.
Since January 2020 he has been the Chair of the RIBA Gulf Chapter, helping create multiple online events, the first Dubai Architecture Festival, and a regionally focussed Sustainability Series.
He is also a Visiting Professor of Architecture at Heriot Watt University, Dubai teaching Professional Practice and Sustainable Design. He is a RIBA Part 3 Examiner for Westminster university. He is also a contributor for the Dubai Future Foundation’s monthly progress group advising the government on future plans.
He has worked in the Gulf for over 12 years, on projects such as DIFC Park Towers, Innovation Hub in Internet City and the new Harbour Master’s Building in Dubai Harbour.
He has reviewed hundreds of candidates and CVs working for large companies and in AMA.
Andy is passionate about how innovative technology and sustainable design can combine to improve the built environment for all citizens.
Host : Ryan Sailsman – RIBA Gulf Chapter Committe Member
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