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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.

Archinect's guide to the Architecture Graduate School Application - Part Three: Choose Your Advisor

2017-11-07T12:13:00-05:00

Choosing advisors is one of the most important decisions you can make in grad school. In the last piece in our three-part guide to the Architecture Graduate School Application, in partnership with Study Architecture, we offer some advice on how to choose the right advisor.

Archinect's guide to the Architecture Graduate School Application - Part Two: Do Your Research

2017-11-06T13:49:00-05:00

We have partnered with Study Architecture to create a three-part guide to the Architecture Graduate School Application process. On Friday we shared part one, which focused on identifying one's interests. Today, we are sharing part two, focused on researching potential schools.

Archinect's guide to the Architecture Graduate School Application - Part One: Identify Your Interest

2017-11-03T11:44:00-04:00

Applying to graduate school is no easy task! Cost, location, professors, programs, resources, and funding are just a few of many things one needs to take into account while navigating the numerous options out there. Hoping to help future graduate students with the application process, Archinect has partnered with Study Architecture to create the ultimate guide for navigating the process.

The Architecture Job Application Hints & Suggestions from Employers

2007-08-10T13:00:00-04:00

A common question that frequently arises in our discussion forum is how to best apply for an architecture job. Who best to answer these questions than the employers? We have contacted some of the firms that seek talent through Archinect's job board to help provide some insight.

The following questions were posed to the employers:

What do you like to see when reviewing a portfolio?
How important is presentation in the portfolio?
Should the portfolio contain a lot of work, or a smaller selection of carefully selected projects?
Do you prefer to review applications (including portfolio) in digital or hard copy format?
What recommendations can you give an applicant for the interview process?
What are the most common mistakes potential employees make on their applications?
Can you offer any other helpful information?

The following firms have been kind enough to offer their advice:

Graft Architects, Rafael Vinoly Architects, Lettuce Office, Winter & Company, Mihai Radu Architects, Karin Payson Ar...