{"product_id":"9781394150465","title":"Design Portfolios A Recruiter's View","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDesign Portfolios\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Recruiter's View\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMark W. Smith\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitecture \/ Design, Drafting, Drawing \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnique perspective of a seasoned designer and veteran A\/E industry recruiter regarding what design industry recruiters actually look for in a Design Portfolio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesign Portfolios: A Recruiter’s View\u003c\/i\u003e provides a student-friendly guide, written from the perspective of a designer and design industry recruiter, on what recruiters look for as they review a design portfolio. It shows students how to create a professional-quality portfolio that will get them to that all-important next step in the recruiting process—the interview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a unique plan of action, “The Four S’s”, the book presents an organizational mindset focused on the added value of telling your Story, revealing your Style, proclaiming your Substance, and Sharing your uniqueness effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn today’s competitive market, a winning portfolio is much more than a simple accounting of digital skills and volumes of high-resolution graphics. This book shows students what recruiters really value and how to ensure their portfolios make the right impression.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesign Portfolios: A Recruiter’s View\u003c\/i\u003e explains:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to develop a memorable organizational approach around story, style, substance, and sharing and create a winning portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnswers to the key questions students ask to fill in gaps in their academic instruction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal examples of resumes, cover letters, and portfolios that reveal what is needed for success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYears of “big picture” insight gained from actual portfolio reviews during the author’s time as a designer and recruiter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAimed at the inexperienced design student rather than the practicing professional, \u003ci\u003eDesign Portfolios: A Recruiter’s View\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy-to-understand and constructive guide that is incredibly helpful to young designers with project histories that consist only of academic and internship work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark W. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is a practicing Landscape Architect with four decades of professional practice focused on planning and design throughout the US. He is currently a vice-president and managing principal with a large multi-disciplinary planning and design firm. Mr. Smith has been engaged in design-industry recruiting since 1990 and leads his firm’s recruiting activities. In this capacity, he reviews hundreds of portfolios annually, interviews candidates, negotiates salaries, prepares offer letters, and oversees on-boarding activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 March 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394150465\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314969833612,"sku":"9781394150465","price":27.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394150465_3897a129-b024-4bf2-8d01-6bf252b49f39.jpg?v=1780156000","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394150465","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}