TSA Portfolio & Resume Clinic 2026

Looking for a job—particularly your first one in the industry or in a new city—is never easy, and it is particularly challenging in the architecture and design industry where not only do you need a top-notch resume and cover letter, but also a compelling design portfolio that conveys your skills and potential. Whether you’re creating your first portfolio or updating an existing one, putting together this document can often feel like a daunting task riddled with questions: What should you add and what should you cut? What are employers really looking for? Is this too much text? But don’t worry – we’re here to help!

Save the date for the TSA’s third annual Portfolio and Resume Clinic as we bring together an amazing roster of guest reviewers to give you feedback on these important documents and share their insights on what makes a candidate stand out.

Our portfolio reviewers will represent a wide variety of practices within the industry, including architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design, and will be added as confirmed. 

How Can I Book A Portfolio Review?

We will have a number of limited spots available with our Guest Reviewers on Saturday, May 2. Each session will be 20-25 minutes long and requires prior registration.

Registration will be open from April 1 – April 15, 2026 (advance registration for TSA Members starts April 1, and April 8 for non-Members) — make sure to save the date!

What About My Resume and Cover Letter?

Just because you have a beautiful portfolio doesn’t mean you don’t need a great resume! Throughout the day and in the same space, we also will have a drop-in support table with experienced recruitment and career professionals who can help you with your questions regarding resumes, cover letters, interviews, and more. While our drop-in resume support table does not require pre-registration, all participants are welcome to stop by with their questions before or after their portfolio review session.

Above photo by Yianni Tong.