Activity – Jennifer de Graaf

Jennifer de Graaf replied to the topic LA organizations doing all LA professionals a disservice. Wake up! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 8 months ago

I agree with Chris-

I have heard some very sad stories and also some insane expectations from prospective employees. The dumbest being from a guy with 4 years experience who told me that he felt it was his boss’ job to give him opportunity to grow in the company and get more responsibility. At 4 years out, he was still only picking up redlines.…[Read more]

Jennifer de Graaf replied to the topic Online or hard copy portfolio? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 8 months ago

I used visualcv.com to post an online hybrid resume/portfolio. However, some of the employers out there (an old school majority??) still ask for a print resume or ask for job inquiries in a format that is not as helpful to an online version. I still maintain a hard copy portfolio, but my print resume is out of date. Visualcv also allows you to…[Read more]

Jennifer de Graaf replied to the topic Landscape Architect CV in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 16 years ago

I use visualcv.com and I think it is fantastic. Unfortunately, some companies still insist on a printed “resume and samples of work” so I still find that I have to maintain both. I am sure this will change over time.

Visualcv.com is a lot like this site (except for the part where we’re all LA’s!), but I feel that it can be more comprehensive and…[Read more]