Tools of the Job Hunt: Understanding the Employer

2019-09-16T12:11:00-04:00

We've shared a lot of helpful information on job hunting: how to craft the perfect resume and cover letter, how nail the job interview, the importance of the portfolio... While all of these are useful, they tend to lack the underlying principles one should understand as they navigate their job search. In short, these resources give us practical and prescriptive instruction but tend to lack the why behind what we’re doing. Just as in architecture, we must understand why we do something, not only how to do it. When it comes to job hunting, that is what this article will aim to address.

The Secret Nature of The Job Interview

2019-04-17T13:52:00-04:00

The job interview. Often one of the most daunting things for a young professional. The onslaught of scenarios one imagines can start to overwhelm: “What will I say?” “How should I act?” “I don’t know what to expect.” It’s a common case of the jitters, the collywobbles, the jim-jams. But really at the root of all of this is a fear of the unknown. And it is indeed a justifiable fear. So how do we solve it? How do we overcome this apprehension so that we might approach an interview with poise instead of panic? The antidote is simple but also multifaceted.

Archinect - Features

Tools of the Job Hunt: Understanding the Employer

The Secret Nature of The Job Interview