The architect is one of the most interesting figures in the working landscape: it is he who designs spaces, giving them their own shape and life. An architect works together with other professionals to complete more or less complex projects, for individuals or companies and must have transversal skills to be able to operate correctly.
Although under the definition of architect, includes almost everything that has to do with the design of spaces, in reality there are different specializations for this profession that can really take on multiple guises: the interior architect and the exterior architect are the two best known and that inside them they can contain many, for example the building architect, the one who deals with green spaces, the one who deals with sustainability, and so on. In Italy you become an architect by attending a special faculty and taking a special qualification exam; based on your interests you can specialize in a specific sector but in all cases a good architect has skills in planning, drawing, laws and design. In this guide we show you how to write a basic architect CV, which you can customize according to your specific specialization.
Education
To become an architect, you must attend the Faculty of Architecture and choose your specialization during the five school years. At the end of the studies, the graduate to become an architect in all respects must take the qualification exam to practice the profession and then enroll in the regional register in the senior category (architecture, planning, landscape, conservation sections) or in the junior category, based on your university career. This is where all the training experiences must be inserted, from the first to the last, as long as they are relevant.
Education
- September 2014 – December 2014 AutoCad training course, BMP, Rome
- September 2008 – March 2014 Single cycle degree in Architecture at the University of Rome La Sapienza
Professional experience
For to become an architect registered in the register, you must take an exam which is accessed after having completed an internship at a recognized architectural firm. This experience and all previous professional experiences must be included in this section of the CV, in order to give the recruiter a complete view on their experiences.
Professional experience
June 2016 – Today Associate Architect at Studio Architetti Associati, Rome
- Construction site supervision
- Project feasibility study
- Presentation of projects for new eco-sustainable buildings
- Assessments of the structural integrity of buildings undergoing restoration
- Customer relationship management
- Evaluation of competitions
December 2014 – May 2016 Architect at Studio Architettura Bella, Rome
- Construction site supervision
- Presentation of projects for new eco-sustainable buildings
- Evaluation of the structural integrity of buildings undergoing restoration
January 2013 – March 2014 Internship at Studio Architettura Bella, Rome
- Project management support for green area redevelopment
- Technical drawing for customers
- Elaboration of projects and compliance with the law
Certificates
All certificates that contribute to the definition of the professionalism of an architect must be included here, inclusive enrollment in the Register of Architects.
Certificates
- October 2014 Register of Architects of Rome
Professional skills
A good architect has skills that derive from both experience and from attending specific courses that must be inserted in this context, without forgetting the level of knowledge.
Skills
- CAD Technical Drawing – Expert
- Italian standards and European – Expert
- Rendering – Expert
Foreign languages
Knowledge of languages can be a plus for an architect, especially if you want to read documentation in a language other than your own and/or if you manage tender procedures that are conducted outside the country. Furthermore, knowing languages can open up more avenues in the sector, especially in the business environment.
Known languages
- English – Native speaker
- Italian – Excellent
- German – Good
How to layout an architect’s CV
Taking into account of the specificity of this profession, the CV should be written remembering that it will be read by professionals in the same sector: do not dwell too much, highlight the most important information and be careful to avoid mistakes are the essential elements for writing a good architect CV. It could happen that, in the context of public competitions or even in the private sphere, the use of the European CV is required: in that case it is good to follow the specific indications because these are probably jobs in the public sector that require a different approach than private.