Outils de recherche d'emploi et communication

Promotion and Communication

• Job Search Tools: CV is the primary tool for job searching.
• Information Organization Models:
  • Chronological (reverse order)
  • Skill/qualification-oriented
  • Combination of chronological/qualifications
  • Keyword-based
• Required Information: Examples are provided in Figure 6.3, page 252.
• Action Verbs: Examples like "design," "develop," "create," and "specify" are used.
• Effective Design Rules: Figure 6.6 shows the rules for effective design; personal details are easy to spot.
• Cover Letter/Thank You Note Guidelines: Brief, clear, and appropriate vocabulary, without being too formal.
• Portfolio Content Selection: Figure 6.9 details the types of projects and visuals to showcase, along with a list of software used.

Professional Practices

• Professional vs. Professional Association: A professional order protects the public, while a professional association defends member interests.
• Designer's Intellectual Property: The designer retains intellectual property rights even when clients purchase design plans. This is lost if they join a firm. 
• Confidentiality: Information shared outside the professional realm (client's budget, names, etc.) must be kept confidential..
• Liability Insurance:
  • General Liability: Covers material & bodily harm caused by the designer.
  • Professional Liability: Protection for omissions, mistakes, or negligence in design work.
• Client Contracts: Signing a contract establishes a clear agreement.

• Subcontractors: Obtaining licensing or permits is necessary.

Ethical and Professional Conduct

• Public Confusion: The lack of a governing body for interior designers leads to public confusion about professional credentials.
• Professional Services: Clients expect quality service, competence, and ethical conduct from professionals.
• Code of Ethics: The APDIQ code of ethics specifies designer duties regarding customers.
• Initial Client Consultation Fees: It is permissible to charge for initial meetings, providing that they involve expert advice.
• Different Job Opportunities for Interior Design Graduates: Employment in firms differs from personal project work.
• Design Firm Work vs. Personal Projects: There are clear differences between the two, as described as specific differences.
• High-Demand Areas for Interior Design Firms: Ontario is mentioned as a key region in Canada.
• Alternative Career Paths: Interior designers might pursue roles as writers, TV personalities or work in retail settings (e.g., store displays, showcasing).

Interior Design Activities

• Different Practice Areas:
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Corporate
  • Institutional
  • Product Design
• Importance of Personal Attributes: Design requires open-mindedness, good communication skills, and a blend of flexibility and determination.
• Client Interactions: Professional conduct includes handling difficult clients' concerns using tact and good communication.
• Business Operations: Self-employed interior designers need business plans, good record keeping, professional contracts, accounting, and tax practices.
• Legal Considerations: The law outlines situations where an architect's or designer's oversight isn't necessary, like in single-family dwellings under defined size parameters.

Job Search and Certification

• Job Interview Preparation: Key areas include answering questions effectively, and non-verbal cues.
• Job Seekers' Mistakes: Avoid lateness, inappropriate attire, and failing to research the company.
• Salary Expectations: Providing a salary range within the estimated expected rates is ideal.