Have a clear and articulate goal such as "I want to know whether this might be the right profession for me." Be specific about what you can offer the company, such as experience with particular software, or a willingness to work off-hours to help meet deadlines, rather than a generalized description of skills.
--Frances Offenhauser, architect and partner at the Los Angeles firm of Offenhauser/Mekeel
(photos courtesy of Offenhauser/Mekeel)
