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Becoming an Architect; Part 2: Surely there are easier ways to make money?

2021-07-08T12:47:00-04:00

In case you missed it: Becoming an Architect; Part 1: My Destiny

I moved back up north to be with my first proper boyfriend and started my first proper job. In the first week, I would sit at my assigned spot and enthusiastically say “Good morning” to everyone – no one said a word. The Partner, who I sat next to, grumbled “Morning” – I always felt he wanted to be more effusive but couldn’t as that was not the culture of the office.

Becoming an Architect; Part 1: My Destiny

2021-07-06T08:05:00-04:00

I grew up in a masculine household; my dad was a crane driver, and he operated those wrecking ball cranes that would slam into buildings to demolish them (obviously without Miley Cyrus sitting on the steel sphere). I was going to say a bit like the game conkers, but that wasn’t a thing here in the USA; google it.

How to Use Archinect to Get a Job: Optimizing Your Profile With Your Current Portfolio and CV

2021-01-26T09:00:00-05:00

It goes without saying that the job market for architects is really tough right now. It does need to be said, however, that there is much more job seekers can do to improve their chances of getting hired. Naturally, Archinect, the first and only go-to talent marketplace for the Architecture industry, is the place to start.

Archinect currently hosts nearly 40,000 active job seekers within our huge directory of architecture portfolios and profiles in Talent Finder. Archinect also hosts tens of thousands of firms that are actively utilizing Archinect to find new staff. The problem, as we've heard from many employers, is that too many job seekers are doing a less-than-stellar job at selling themselves.

But fear not, we're here to help! We've compiled the feedback from employers, and studied our huge database of job seeker profiles, to put together a simple guide to help you optimize your profile to increase your chances of getting employed.

Black MD’s, Lawyers…and Architects; Part 1

2020-11-20T13:45:00-05:00

In the eyes and minds of Black America the two professions of medicine and law sit at the apex of respect, envy, and essentiality – as well they should. In my book, African American Architects: Embracing Culture and Building Urban Communities, 2020 (and several published summarizing articles) I alluded cryptically to the issue of Black architects and our subconscious wish that Black America (and particularly Black youth) see our profession as being as equally essential and prestigious as they see the medical and legal professions. I wish to explore here whether this is a viable aspiration.

How To Get A Job At: MASS Design Group

2016-11-29T11:35:00-05:00

The search for employment is unpredictable and demands unrelenting patience. When you're at your wit's end, it can be tempting to send the same exact resume to what feels like the same job ad over and over again. However, no two firms are identical. Possessing certain technical skills are required across the industry, but there are particular qualities and red flags that a firm won't always simply list on their job ad. In Archinect's “How to Get a Job at _____”, we asked some architecture firms how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying to their practice.

How to Get a Job at: FXCollaborative

2016-09-28T11:58:00-04:00

How to Get a Job at: Studio Link-Arc

2016-09-19T12:53:00-04:00

Navigating the unpredictable landscape of job hunting is an arduous task that demands unrelenting patience. When you're at your wit's end, it's tempting to throw caution to the wind and send the same exact resume to multiple design firms. But no two firms are identical. Although certain technical skills are required across the industry, there are particular essential qualities — and red flags — that aren't always listed on a firm's job ad. In Archinect's “How to Get a Job at _____”, we asked some architecture firms how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying to their practice.

New year, new you: how a few UK firms are switching up their game

2016-01-14T05:48:00-05:00

It's that time again – the fresh slate of a new year, the bloat of holidays past and the intent to make good on promises to oneself. Evolution through resolution. Before Christmas, I'd attended a talk organised by London’s Museum of Architecture entitled “Alternative Careers in Architecture,” with guest speakers Chris Romer-Lee, director and co-founder of Studio Octopi and Carl Turner of Carl Turner Architects. The event was a perfect opportunity for reflection on career progress, work-life management and future ambitions – the main points of which are served up here, in three parts.

Op-Ed: Millennials and Opportunity: Embracing Intentional vs Spontaneous Change in the Workforce

2013-11-07T15:37:00-05:00

It seems I can’t have a conversation these days without someone invoking the ever-popular saying, “the only constant is change.” As a young professional with friends in a wide cross-section of demanding fields, the truth behind this statement is highly apparent in their various professional lives. All this change has made me wonder whether or not there are exceptions to the new professional rule, and whether or not change has in fact become the “safer” option than digging in and embracing the abstract notion of something “long-term.”

Architecture and Design Graduates – How to Secure Your First Position – Part 1: Writing Your CV, Writing a Cover Letter

2011-07-14T13:37:00-04:00

by James Long/Ellicott Long

Finding your first architecture or design job can be a daunting experience. It is the culmination of all those years of hard work and study and the chance to go and get some real experience in the industry. Throughout my time recruiting within the design profession I have seen a lot of graduate level CV’s and design portfolios and I have met a lot of candidates looking to take that first step into a design firm. This article hopes to provide some useful guidance on how to maximise your chances of success in securing that initial role and draws on examples that I have myself experienced both in the UK and Asia.

As there is quite a lot to focus on so this guide will be published in 3 parts:

Part 1 (this article): Writing Your CV, Writing a Cover Letter
Part 2: Assembling a Portfolio, Applying for Positions
Part 3: Interviewing Successfully, Accepting An Offer