[Ray Senes]

Jay

I would not give up so quickly. It is true you have to really love Landscape architecture to put up with the ups and downs, but for me it is worth waiting it out. I might get another job in the meantime though to carry me over, but I am getting unemployment now. I already have some leads on employment. My guess, although no one knows for sure, things may start to bottom out by the end of the summer, and you may get a few firms hiring. Try Architects, planners, construction. Sometimes they hire us. It may not be the dream job, but it will tie you over until the right one comes along. Everyone’s situation is different. also try reading the” The Cliff walk” by don Snyder – great read.

Good luck again

Ray

[Ray Senes]

Jay

A couple of things may help you out. I am searching as well and these things were told to me:

1. Find a way to separate yourself from the rest. Be unique in some way, maybe through your portfolio.
2. On your resume, many firms just are looking at the first half of the first page, so sell yourself there.
3. Your more apt to find a job through a connection ie: from a friend or through networking that by just sending out ramdom resumes
4. Be persistant – sometimes just show up at a firm with your portfolio and ask if they have ten minutes to look. The worst they can say is no, and most are not busy in firms right now, so they may be curious and take a look at your work
5. Be willing to relocate and travel

These are the big 5. Do not give up and stay optimistic. If you are searching for other carreers, try sales, anything arts related etc..

Good luck

Ray Senes

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