Land8 | Mike Metevier | Activity https://land8.com/members/mikemetevier/activity/ Activity feed for Mike Metevier. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:43:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 706258eb025a55a15518c6e282bd1d3f Mike Metevier replied to the topic Need feedback on portfolio in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME http://land8.com/forums/topic/need-feedback-on-portfolio/#post-156950 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 18:05:23 +0000 I would remove the photo of yourself.  Its not a good one and your not applying for a model position.  I think its better to explain what programs you used to create the drawings.  If you have any built work you need to put that in. 

]]> 0 02d7aaccd4aa903ad7c6f82f9da55cd3 Mike Metevier replied to the topic Can you give me a realistic picture of being a landscape architect? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-you-give-me-a-realistic-picture-of-being-a-landscape-architect/page/2/#post-154678 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:31:47 +0000 Wow, some of the replies on here are pretty sad.  If this is something that you find interesting and could see you making a living then yes, it is something to consider.  If your goal is to work on public parks then that is was you can strive for.  Like any profession, there are good days and bad days.  I would look into the profession in ever…[Read more]

]]> 0 599049f689500f77aaa7a9aa4d9ea4e0 Mike Metevier replied to the topic To the Office of my Public Official: CLARB in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/to-the-office-of-my-public-official-clarb/page/7/#post-154795 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:56:09 +0000 CLARB is a scam.  They will rip you off for thousands and keep the carrot from you.  CLARB looses money when you pass.  CLARB changing the rules during mid stream is unfair and wrong. 

]]> 0 689913b80680b411482cfd32d86c21bb Mike Metevier replied to the topic What do you think of my portfolio cover? in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME https://land8.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-think-of-my-portfolio-cover/#post-155257 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:57:55 +0000 Very nice.

]]> 0 012caf4154dc67c2d312455641096600 Mike Metevier replied to the topic What's important? Choosing an MLA program in the forum EDUCATION http://land8.com/forums/topic/whats-important-choosing-an-mla-program/#post-155736 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:57:29 +0000 The way the school descrips itself is not relevent.  They all say they are great.  Harvard is best, that will get ou noticed.  Your portfolio is/will be VERY inprotant.  Also what experience you have is a VERY important.  I dont know about the school in oregon, it may be great, just dont go by what they say about their own school.  They are runni…[Read more]

]]> 0 af2e96dbd98d302d2bbd225d447d0dc7 Mike Metevier replied to the topic Websites for Small Design Firms in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/websites-for-small-design-firms/#post-156849 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:44:31 +0000 try wix.com  mine is on there and they have plenty of templates

]]> 0 ce715acdffc3c00fc92bc9d260976add Mike Metevier replied to the topic Can a professional LA or HR person look over my stuff. in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME https://land8.com/forums/topic/can-a-professional-la-or-hr-person-look-over-my-stuff/#post-157227 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:16:44 +0000 I’ll take a look.  theMgroup@live.com

Can’t you post your resume in PDF on here or on your online portfolio?

]]> 0 b0266e136f88f2d5bbe4106a5f3ce2c2 Mike Metevier replied to the topic Portfolio pieces from previous employers in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME http://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-pieces-from-previous-employers/#post-157636 Sat, 05 May 2012 15:27:22 +0000 wow, they escorted you out of the building????  That is not that uncommon.  The bigger the firm, and the more of a jerk the HR person is, the worse you will be treated.  The most important thing is to MAKE PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL COPIES OF EVERYTHING YOU ARE INVOLVED WITH AS YOUR DOING IT.   Dont think you can get it later.  Many firms i have worke…[Read more]

]]> 0 6b98b2f3d6f6660ff76db6a3b1f79570 Mike Metevier replied to the topic Portfolio pieces from previous employers in the forum PORTFOLIO & RESUME https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-pieces-from-previous-employers/#post-157639 Sat, 05 May 2012 04:35:25 +0000 bla bla bla.  Look, take them in all formats as possible.  So long as your honest about what you did on the project, your fine.   On my protfolio i show all kinds of work i did at other places, i state this during interviews of course to show what i did and where.  I usually leave the logos of the company i worked for when i show them on line…[Read more]

]]> 0 dd8702d9b44d879d84cbcc22f03f94a0 Mike Metevier replied to the topic Should I major in landscape architecture? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/should-i-major-in-landscape-architecture/#post-157877 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:44:32 +0000 NO.  Find something else that interest you or, have 2 degrees.

]]> 0 b63783dbfa4e5bdb76932f1babaf7f83 Mike Metevier replied to the topic Anyone know what the job market is like for an MLA grad? in the forum EDUCATION https://land8.com/forums/topic/anyone-know-what-the-job-market-is-like-for-an-mla-grad/page/4/#post-158182 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:24:34 +0000 You dont mention what your BA is in, so let me get right to the point.  STAY OUT OF THE FIELD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.  Most Bachalor degrees in Landscape architecture have a 5 year program, a master has only 2 years.  Most firms know better then to hire someone with a masters with only 2 years of education then to hire someown with a BLA who wi…[Read more]

]]> 0 56edad3971869ca1fb273c35c4702568 Mike Metevier replied to the topic LARE TESTING HOAX!? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-testing-hoax/#post-176993 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:59:03 +0000 Yes yes yes.  I also have passed all the sections except grading and drainage.  I am 50 yo and I have NEVER have to spec out a drainage pipe, That is what a Civil Engineer is for.  For me, I pretty much just gave up, but who knows.   Screw clarb. 

]]> 0 a3a1f18a9960d2465adcf0dad5d147e8 Mike Metevier replied to the topic LARE TESTING HOAX!? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/lare-testing-hoax/#post-176994 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:56:34 +0000 Amen

]]> 0 4625d73f13d587fa70ae4a191e30523e Mike Metevier replied to the topic I need some advice about the working environment in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/i-need-some-advice-about-the-working-environment/#post-159468 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:15:54 +0000 Thomas, here is the deal.  Start looking for a new job NOW.   Some people are just jerks and there is nothing you can do about it.  Do you best to stay calm while your working there, but start looking for another job.  Some people just yell and rant and do not know how to be profesional.  If you were that bad, you would have been fired.  The guy…[Read more]

]]> 0 e6fa2abd748fe031ff09cefa195cdb71 Mike Metevier replied to the topic Northwest Planting Guides in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/northwest-planting-guides/#post-159459 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:53:30 +0000 Hey Eric,
 
Why did u move from texas to washington state?  I am thinking of relocating to the pnw.  Are u woking in washington now?  Your bio list the place in texas as your web site.  Thanks.
 
Mike
 

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