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Stephen Drew explains how to present an important document or portfolio online during an interview, including document design, screen sharing, page order, file preparation and guiding the interviewer through the evidence.

Show Notes

Presenting your portfolio online is not the same as sending a PDF and hoping people read it.

Stephen Drew explains how to present an important document or portfolio online during an interview, including document design, screen sharing, page order, file preparation and guiding the interviewer through the evidence.

The conversation covers:

  • Why online portfolio presentation needs preparation
  • How to choose the right document for the interview
  • How to make drawings and pages readable on screen
  • Why file order and technology checks matter
  • How to guide the interviewer without overexplaining

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Presenting Your Portfolio Online in an Interview

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Presenting important documents online
  • 04:00 Why the document matters as much as the interview
  • 09:00 Designing a portfolio for screen sharing
  • 16:00 Making your work easy to follow
  • 23:00 Preparing the file and checking the technology
  • 30:00 Guiding the interviewer through the document
  • 36:00 Final tips for online presentation

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Creators and Guests

Host
Stephen Drew
Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.

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It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.

Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.

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