Tips for Entry
Create a portfolio of your student projects and other work so that you are ready to interview for jobs.
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) offers a wealth of career planning resources on its Web site, https://www.asla.org/yourpath.
Join the ASLA to access training and networking opportunities, industry publications, and employment opportunities.
Participate in internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your college’s career services office.
Apply for an entry-level job at a landscape architecture firm.
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