From Studio to Practice: An Architecture Student’s Guide to Getting Hired

Architecture students: get hired — KPMB's hiring team on CVs, portfolios & interviews, plus Q&A and networking. Nov 24, 6–8:30 PM, Toronto. Are you an architecture student looking to land your first internship or take the next step toward professional practice? Join SOSA and KPMB for an evening of practical advice on how to put your best foot forward, make a strong impression, and successfully navigate the hiring process. At KPMB's office on King Street East, Laura Alexim and Ki Oh will lead a presentation covering the ins and outs of student hiring. Drawing on their experience with the firm's recruitment process, they will discuss what KPMB's hiring committee looks for in student candidates and how applicants can stand out. The session will offer guidance on crafting compelling CVs and portfolios, preparing for interviews, and communicating effectively throughout the hiring process. Attendees will also review examples of successful student portfolios and learn what makes them effective. Following the presentation, Joseph Villahermosa will lead a Q&A to answer attendees' questions and share insights from his experience as an architectural designer and a member of KPMB's Student Hiring Committee. The evening will conclude with networking and light refreshments. SPEAKERS Laura Alexim — Director of People & Culture, KPMB Ki Oh — Intern Architect, KPMB Joseph Villahermosa — Architectural Designer, KPMB SCHEDULE 6:00 PM – Doors open 6:30–7:30 PM – Presentation and Q&A 7:30–8:30 PM – Networking and Refreshments GETTING THERE KPMB Architects, 351 King Street East, Suite 1200, Toronto. Please enter from King Street East, and proceed to the first bank of elevators on your left. Select 12 on the touchscreen and a letter will display identifying the elevator that will take you to floor 12. Please check in at reception. Parking is available underground and accessible via Berkeley Street between Italinteriors and Starbucks. Select street parking is also available. ABOUT SOSA CANADA Society of South Asian Architects is the first community-based, not-for-profit organization in Canada that represents the interests of South Asian architects and design professionals by embracing and advocating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the professions of architecture and design. SOSA's goal is to support communities by creating opportunities for mentorship, education, networking, and outreach. ABOUT KPMB Established in 1987, KPMB is an internationally recognized architectural practice working across building design, interior design, master planning, workplace strategy, public engagement, and sustainable design. Based in Toronto, Ontario and Cambridge, Massachusetts, the practice has designed and delivered projects totalling more than 31 million square feet in a broad range of sectors, including education, healthcare, scientific research, arts and culture, government, corporate, hospitality, recreation, and mixed-use development. KPMB's work has been recognized with more than 400 awards, including 18 Governor General's Medals, Canada's highest architectural honour.