關於 landscape architecture portfolio ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

🔍第五階段：面試​
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在英國找景觀設計師的工作，通常收到面試通知大概就成功一大半了 ! ​
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有些人通過一次電話+面對面面試，或可能只面對面面試一次後，便拿到了工作。而有些大公司會需要較繁瑣的面試流程：電話面試線上測驗➡️專業能力測試➡️面對面面試，相對其他產業可能程序較簡單。​
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由此可見，履歷和作品集對於景觀設計師找工作有多重要！尤其作品集，通常已經能看的出來你的能力，然而面試就是最後的關鍵程序！​
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🔺 Part 1 - 以公司的角度探討：6個他們面試你的目的​
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1️⃣ 確認作品集是你本人的作品​
需要更深入的討論你的作品，以探討對作品的理解程度，展現公司對你的期待是否一致。​
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2️⃣ 你的個人特質​
確認你是否能融入公司文化​
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3️⃣ 對職位的了解度​
✔️確認你了解產業或職位本身，清楚在公司所扮演的角色及重要性。​
✔️以你展現的能力評估是否符合職位的需求。​
✔️對於職位的挑戰及對未來的看法。​
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4️⃣ 你的熱情​
對產業與職位的熱情，瘋狂的想要加入公司，擋都檔不住。相對地，面試也是讓自己了解是否能勝任那個職位，以及是否能融入公司環境。如果 面試氣氛愉快，那證明你離成功不遠；相反地，如果面試時受到刁難、或與你預設的樣子不一樣，那別氣餒，因為那公司本來就不適合你！​
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🔍 Stage 5: Interview​
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When applying for a landscape architecture job in the UK, receiving an interview notice is usually a sign that your success rate is relatively high!
Some applicants get the job after a combination of one phone call + face-to-face interview while some others get it immediately after one face-to-face interview. Larger landscape companies typically have a longer but simpler interview procedure as compared to other industries: telephone interview ➡️ online test ➡️ professional ability test ➡️ face-to-face interview.

This reveals how important the resume and portfolio is for landscape architects to find a job. Especially the portfolio which showcases your abilities, leaving the final procedure which is an interview!

🔺 Part 1 : View from the company perspective – 4 different interview purposes​
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1️⃣ Confirming that the portfolio works are from you.​

In-depth discussion of your works, to understand how you perceive and conceive projects as a means of confirming if the company’s expectations of you are aligned with what they have in mind, and vice versa.

2️⃣ Your personality & character.​

To confirm if you can integrate into the company culture and that you can fit into their current team.

3️⃣ Your understanding of the job position.​

✔️ To confirm your grasp of the industry or job position. As well as your understanding of the importance of the role you will play within the company.

✔️Assess if your demonstrated abilities fulfil the requirements of the job position.

✔️Your views on the challenges of the job position and career prospects.

4️⃣ Your passion.​
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Let the company sense your passion and enthusiasm you have for the industry and job position. It is important to know that interviews are not only for the company to evaluate if you qualify for the position, it is also for you to understand if you have the confidence to handle the job position and if you feel comfortable integrating into the office culture and environment.

Should the atmosphere of the interview turn out pleasant, it a pretty good sign that you are not that far from clinching the job. On the contrary, if the interview turned out to be quite short, tedious, or not as what you expected, don’t be disappointed and discouraged because the company might not be for you!

🔎第一階段: 準備作品集、履歷​
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履歷必須要讓雇主在瞬間認識你，至少要讓他在第一輪海選的時候留下你，再進一步考慮你。 ​
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🔺Part 1. 景觀設計師撰寫履歷的6個重點:​
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1️⃣ 看完一定要被記得的優點是?​
平均一份cv只被閱讀10幾秒，除了排版格式務必清楚好閱讀，簡潔扼要、有邏輯的條列式、重點加粗放前面等技巧別忘記，最重要的是如何讓幾秒掃過你履歷的人，記得你的優點和考慮雇用你的可能性。​

​2️⃣ 展現個人美感特色​
想成為設計師的第一步，有個人特色的設計是必須的。履歷盡可能與Portfolio呼應，讓讀者有記憶點。​
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3️⃣ 展現特殊才華或其他經歷​
景觀設計是需要團隊合作的，因此能否在團體中與人溝通融洽、同時也能獨立作業? 或是領導一個團隊，也都是評審的重點。亮眼的學經歷的背後，即使跟景觀設計完全沒關係，如果能體現以上這些軟技能或其他個人特色，便能加分許多。​
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4️⃣ 危機也是轉機​
通常學經歷中如果有gap year，可以想想怎麼寫可以讓他成為你的優勢，或著是轉換 跑道的朋友，可以強調你''喜觀學習各種事物，而接觸景觀後找到自己的志趣所在''等。​
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5️⃣ 學校資源請多利用​
學校都會有career service部門提供cv模板或舉辦講座/workshop，帶著你寫cv，或是有修稿服務也不要錯過。另外，請教有經驗的前輩們，在國外找工作更可以少去許多冤枉路。​
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6️⃣ 盡早準備、時時更新​
正規的CV需要有2名references(推薦人)，建議盡早準備好CV和Portfolio聯繫比較熟的老師當推薦人。另外別忘了定期更新履歷。​
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🔎STAGE 1: Preparation of Portfolio, CV​
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Your CV must capture your employer’s attention to learn about you and what you can offer to them immediately and effectively. This would allow your potential employer to identify and consider your application out of the hundreds of other entries they have received. ​
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🔺Part 1​ - 6 key points a landscape architect should consider in their CV​
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1️⃣ Creating a memorable CV.

An employer spends an average of 10 seconds browsing through each CV. Make your CV easy to read, concise and logically structured with a clear layout.
Remember to emphasize and highlight specific skills and key values that show that you are not only suitable for the job but would also be a good fit to the company.
Keep in mind that your ultimate goal is to capture your employer’s attention, remember your strengths and convince them to hire you.


2️⃣ A Designer’s Aesthetics.

The first steps of becoming a designer is to develop a sense of style and character in your works. It is crucial that your CV and Portfolio both echo the same key theme and message. This would help establish an identity that would make your application much more memorable.

3️⃣ What can you offer other than academic experience?

Landscape architecture is a multidisciplinary profession that revolves heavily around teamwork. Mentioning soft skills and personal qualities such as being an adaptable team-player who can also work independently or even lead a team would be strengths that set you apart from other applicants.

4️⃣ With change brings new opportunities.

For students who have a gap year in their academic studies, think about how you can include this additional experience to your advantage.
For career switchers, you can consider sharing how your previous experiences have sculpted your design journey, your joy and curiosity of learning different subjects and how you finally found interest within the realm of landscape architecture.

5️⃣ Making the Most of Your University’s Resources.

Every university would have a career service department which provides CV templates or hold lectures/workshops that give guidance in writing your CV, checking and reviewing it.
Reaching out to experienced graduates and peers for their advice regarding overseas job applications would also help reduce the amount of time and effort spent on unnecessary work and improve success rates.

6️⃣ Prepare early and update frequently.

A CV would normally require you to include 2 letter of recommendations (Referees). It is recommended that you plan ahead and prepare your CV and Portfolio as early as possible for review.
At the same time, approach professors/advisors who know you well, ask for their permission and request them to be your referee – It is time-consuming to write and they might have multiple request as well, give buffer time! Meanwhile, remember to update your CV regularly.