The Architecture Job Application Hints & Suggestions from Employers: Part II

2015-09-04T11:14:00-04:00

What is the best way to apply for an architecture job? We once again asked employers on Archinect to tell us what they look for in job candidates, including portfolio tips, desired software skills, and the best way to impress during an in-person interview.

Here’s what we asked employers:

How important is it for applicants to grasp/articulate the underlying philosophy of the firm in their cover letter/application materials?
What software skills do you wish applicants to have?
How much work should an applicant include in their portfolio? Should that work be tailored to the specific types of projects the firm undertakes, or is it important to see a broad range of what the applicant can do?
How should an applicant prepare for the in-person interview process?
How important are references?
How important is your website, and the applicant's knowledge of your website, to the interview process?
What are the most common mistakes potential employees make on their applications?
Can you offer any othe...

Looking Hot in a Tight Market: How Firms Successfully Attract Job Applicants

2015-05-21T11:55:00-04:00

Employers, we’re not trying to hurt your feelings, but be honest: Does your company seem like an attractive place in which to work? Thanks to a robust post-recession job market that favors employees, job seekers now have a variety of choices when it comes to finding an employer. This means that, much like going on a date, an employer who wants to attract top talent needs to put more effort into the appearance of their job ads. Although looks aren’t everything, first impressions do count.

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The Architecture Job Application Hints & Suggestions from Employers: Part II

Looking Hot in a Tight Market: How Firms Successfully Attract Job Applicants