Archinect - Just an Intern2024-12-22T02:02:28-05:00https://archinect.com/blog/article/149995559/cds-pdd-5-types-of-documents-every-architect-needs-to-know
CDS/PDD: 5 Types Of Documents Every Architect Needs To Know Joann Lui2017-03-06T13:34:00-05:00>2024-06-25T13:31:10-04:00
<p>You have drafted up so many construction documents in your young hipping career. But when you're asked a question what goes inside bidding documents, you've no idea.</p><p>You hear your project architect interchangeably using the terms “specs” and “project manual”. But did you know they’re actually <em>not</em> the same thing?</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/dx/dx8rypw1lf1gq2eu.jpg"></p><p>Don't worry. I've got you cover!</p><p>We’re diving into every type of documents you’d need to know (not just for the CDS/PDD exam but for your daily practice). You can even download the <a href="https://textzirby.leadpages.co/leadbox/1458d4a73f72a2%3A149f2af93746dc/5749781167079424/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CDS/PDD – Know Your Documents</a> study guide at the end of the post before your exam!</p><p> </p><p>CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS</p><p>This is the easiest to understand. Construction documents include everything you do to bring a project from design to a completed building. This includes:</p><ul><li>Bidding Requirements</li><li>Contract Forms</li><li>Conditions of Contract</li><li>Specifications</li><li>Drawings</li><li>Addendum</li><li>Contract Modifications</li></ul><p><strong>Tips: </strong>Submittals are not part of construction document. Submittals are drawn by contractor and reviewed by you - you don’t actually <em>draw</em> t...</p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/149992104/how-to-overcome-the-young-architect-burnout-why-i-stopped-blogging-for-a-year
How To Overcome The Young Architect Burnout + Why I Stopped Blogging For A Year Joann Lui2017-02-15T11:33:11-05:00>2021-10-12T01:42:58-04:00
<p>For those of you who had been with me since 2011 when I first started this blog, you might’ve noticed I’ve stopped blogging for over a year. Blame it on moving around a lot, working 70 hours a week, dealing with family issues...</p><p>Well, the truth is I was having a massive burnout - I know that’s something we all face from time to time.</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/m5/m55pdc1u3ax8gerr.jpg"></p><p>I had to stop everything in my life including blogging to barely get ahold of my workload. Basically my work life balance was just not there. I realized after a long year of burnout that maybe you're feeling the same like I did.</p><ul><li>You love what you do, but you start to feel taken advantage of at work.</li><li>You drink more coffee than your body can take, but you’re still lacking energy everyday.</li><li>You become easily irritated and impatient with people around you - it could be co-workers, clients or even your friends and family.</li><li>You dream about piles and piles of fabric samples piling up in your little apartment. (Yes it happened to me just last night).</li><li>Your head keeps spi...</li></ul>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/134558959/idp-6-tips-to-get-it-done
IDP: 6 TIPS TO GET IT DONE Joann Lui2015-08-18T10:09:52-04:00>2017-05-23T04:01:04-04:00
<p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/8x/8x2g2rl2u0ynitas.jpg">Remember when you first graduated, you look at the 5600 IDP hours and you thought to yourself how am I ever going to get through this? 5600 hours = 700 days = roughly 2 years if you work every single day. But for most people, it usually takes 3 to 4 years because: first, you don't work every single day; second, you don't always get to work on the required categories. For me, it took about 3 years. When I got the email from NCARB, it was one of the most exciting moments in my life. I want to share with you some tips that I have learned in completing my IDP, and some helpful links at the end of the article to help you navigate through this journey.</p><p>Check out the article after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2015/8/18/idp-6-tips-to-get-it-done" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/133193569/get-your-free-resume-template
GET YOUR FREE RESUME TEMPLATE! Joann Lui2015-07-31T17:09:26-04:00>2016-10-07T01:34:06-04:00
<p><img alt="" src="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52f25230e4b09208dee8002c/t/55a3df32e4b0211445ee3e49/1436802870263/?format=1000w"></p><p><strong>Did you know?</strong> If you subscribe to my newsletter on my website, you will get a Free Resume Template right in your inbox.</p><p>Here is a link to my website: <a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just an Intern</a></p><p>This resume is from my previous blog post <a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2013/6/9/intern-101-how-to-make-an-awesome-resume" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Make an Awesome Resume</a>, which have always been one of the most popular blog posts here on Just an Intern. This is only a guideline to help you get started on your resume. So please do alter it based on your needs (only you know what works best for you!). Feel free to email it to me for comments or share it with us here.</p><p>Here are a few facts to help you get this template:</p><ul><li>Once you subscribed, you will get an email to confirm your subscription. If you don't confirm, you won't be on my subscription list.</li><li>Check your spam / promotion tab.</li><li>Templates are sent out every MONDAY. If you need it sooner, drop me an email.</li><li>You can always contact me if you haven't received the template after your subscription.</li><li>After you subscribe, you will also be getting updates occasionally from Just an Inter...</li></ul>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/130261763/yaf-personal-branding-101
YAF: Personal Branding 101 Joann Lui2015-06-23T16:16:09-04:00>2017-04-25T12:01:05-04:00
<p>Recently, I have the pleasure to contribute to<em> </em><a href="http://www.aia.org/careerstages/resources/AIAB093100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>YAF</em> Connection</a> - the official e-magazine for young architects produced by the <a href="http://www.aia.org/careerstages/resources/AIAS075198" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Young Architects Forum</a> (YAF). If you haven't heard about YAF, you should check them out! They provide great resources for intern architects and recently licensed architects. YAF Connection is issued bimonthly, and they cover any issues we might encounter from licensing, to trends in architecture, to office culture.</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/i3/i3k01ekhyvwak5wc.jpg"></p><p>Check out the article after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2015/6/17/yaf-personal-branding-101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/124523031/always-poop-at-work
Always Poop at Work Joann Lui2015-04-04T17:50:08-04:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p>Yes I said it. You should always poop at work. This is not an intern thing, not an architect thing; it’s just something that should happen. I know you are embarrassed when that person sitting next to the restroom knows exactly how long you have been in there. You probably also feel sorry when the next person walks into the toilet stall after you. Even if you spray some air freshener afterwards, they know WHY you did it. But there are also good reasons why you should do it like...</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/3y/3ybcaiyl8atgx3de.jpg"></p><p>5 reasons why you should always poop at work after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2015/3/24/always-poop-at-work" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/118299642/intern-101-6-keys-to-building-your-brand
Intern 101: 6 Keys To Building Your Brand Joann Lui2015-01-13T22:23:29-05:00>2015-05-18T10:28:27-04:00
<p>Let’s talk branding. Whenever someone send me their portfolio and asks for feedbacks, I always tell them to build a personal brand first. Many intern architects overlook this, because we are architects not graphic designers. We build buildings, not branding. </p><p><em>Building a brand is a self-realizing process.</em></p><p>They think that employers look at their drawings not the pretty fonts around it. But branding is more than just putting your pretty renderings in a pretty Indesign template. It doesn’t just help you find a job; it helps you realize who you are as a designer/architect.</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/il/ilvqftlv191e86by.jpg"></p><p>6 essential keys on how to build your brand after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2015/1/12/intern-101-6-keys-to-building-your-brand" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/111044761/next-station-gensler
Next Station: Gensler Joann Lui2014-10-11T19:13:27-04:00>2015-05-18T10:28:53-04:00
<p>Hi Archinect,</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/w9/w98pdvambili2spv.jpg"></p><p>If you remember about two years ago, I wrote about my experience on <a href="http://archinect.com/justanintern/getting-a-new-job" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">getting my second job</a>. Now I am moving on to the third one. Three years ago when I first graduated, I had a plan of where I would go:</p><ol><li>A small firm to learn as much as I can about the basic business of architecture.</li><li>A medium-sized firm for a more diverse design project experience.</li><li>A well-known international firm to work on international projects so I can make my way back to Hong Kong.</li></ol><p>More about my new job after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2014/11/1/next-station-gensler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/104312118/intern-101-what-do-you-wear-to-work
Intern 101: What do you wear to work? Joann Lui2014-07-16T10:09:00-04:00>2024-01-23T19:16:08-05:00
<p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>As summer rolls along, I want to do a fun blog post on workwear. I go through this dilemma every morning - What do I wear to work? A lot of firms now are more casual, but do I really wear t-shirts and jeans to work? Plus we probably don't have money to buy fancy clothing, so do I just follow the simple architect-wear-black code? Recently, I realize I tend to wear white with colors, because I think going to work should be fun. But sometimes it's probably a little too much...</p><p>One day I forgot I had a client meeting, so as usual in the morning I wore one of my bright colored pants to work - this time was super bright yellow. We drove to the client's office, where everyone was wearing black suits. My yellow pants were screaming at everyone like "LOOK AT ME!! I AM YELLOW". Even though my boss was fine with it, so did the client, I stopped wearing those yellow pants to work to avoid this embarrassing moment in the future.</p><p>To prevent you from running into this problem like me, I...</p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/101085984/intern-101-how-to-deal-with-a-new-experience
Intern 101: How to deal with a new experience? Joann Lui2014-06-04T12:13:00-04:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>Back to our Intern 101 series! Here goes a very important topic that no one really talks about. What do you do when you are tackling work that are over your experience level? NCARB wants us to fill in all these different categories, but honestly sometimes they are really difficult. This is what I have experienced lately at work, so I thought I would share with you on things to do when you don’t know what to do. Let’s be honest, that happens to us every day.</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ws/wsegsbizcsy7wiu5.jpg"></p><p><strong>1. Ask a lot of questions</strong><br>Number one rule at a workplace = ask questions. I have written about <a href="http://archinect.com/justanintern/intern-101-how-to-get-involved-in-your-firm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Get Involved in Your Firm</a> before, and one of the points is also to ask question. <strong>JUST ASK THE QUESTION.</strong> I call my project architect at least 5 times a day with questions. If you are an intern, you are expected to be progressive about your learning. So do it! See it as a learning opportunity every time you encounter a problem and you will get so much better before you know it.</p><p>Four more points on this topic after the bre...</p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/99153858/best-blogs-for-architecture-students-and-interns
Best Blogs for Architecture Students and Interns Joann Lui2014-05-03T23:13:00-04:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p>Quick announcement!</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/50/509ok3ln3eijis0g.jpg"></p><p><strong>Just an Intern</strong> made the list for <a href="http://blog.ncarb.org/2014/April/BestBlogs.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best Blogs for Architecture Students and Interns</a> on NCARB!</p><p>Check out the other awesome bloggers too. Jenny at <a href="http://arendurance.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AREndurance</a> is probably my favorite since she blogged about her ARE experience with a great sense of humor.</p><p>Thanks for everyone supporting me on this blog. Onto more blog posts...</p><p>Joann</p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/99153252/are-day-053-cds-exam-day
ARE Day 053: CDS EXAM DAY Joann Lui2014-05-03T22:53:40-04:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/2y/2y20dk1g7nnlluyg.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>Last week was crazy. Overtime all weekend. Deadline on Tuesday. Sick on Wednesday. Then exam on Thursday! I was so sick and out of it during the exam that I don’t really remember much. But I will try to share with you all. My exam was at 6pm on Thursday, so I took a day off from work and lay in bed all day just listening to the <a href="http://www.schiffhardin.com/design-build/lecture-notes/architecture-544---spring-2011" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schiff Hardin Lectures</a> – very good overviews of the contracts and delivery methods right before the exam.</p><p>Read more about my experience on the exam day after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2014/5/3/are-day-053-cds-exam-day" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/97369946/are-day-035-scheduled-my-exam
ARE Day 035: Scheduled My Exam Joann Lui2014-04-06T00:52:37-04:00>2015-05-18T10:33:48-04:00
<p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/bd/bdetu6agjld0420d.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>What's your study tunes? I am up to the fifth album of Colour Haze today...For some reasons, the tunes help me focus and energized when I study. It's probably just because I like their music. Anyway, work had been super busy this past week that I couldn't study for a week. To stop myself from infinitively pushing off my studying because of work, I finally scheduled my exam!<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Exam: CDS</strong><br><strong>Date: </strong><strong>April 24th at 6pm</strong></p><p>Find my study plan after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2014/4/6/are-day-035-scheduled-my-exam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/96508562/are-day-025-just-can-t-stop-studying
ARE Day 025: Just can't stop studying?! Joann Lui2014-03-26T14:12:00-04:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/d6/d6sn05wul7ph7i79.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>Wow! Has it really been 25 days already? I lost count of the days while studying EVERYDAY! I still haven't set a day for my CDS exam yet, but it will probably be some time next month. So I have been studying for about six weeks now, and I have developed a strategy to tackle all these readings we have to do (seriously it's a lot!). I will share it with you here and I want to know how you study for the ARE too!</p><p>See how I am studying after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2014/03/26/are-day-025-just-cant-stop-studying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/94984495/are-day-005-what-to-take-first
ARE Day 005: What to Take First? Joann Lui2014-03-05T21:52:17-05:00>2015-05-18T10:34:37-04:00
<p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/y6/y6gjupmvt4bj4h37.jpg">Hi Archinect,</p><p>I spent most of first two days researching and grabbing every single study material I could find. There are so many resources between flashcards, books, notes from forums and lectures…I have soon become very overwhelmed. Wouldn't it be great if they can just give us one big book to cram everything in for the tests? But I guess you can’t just cram for architecture. It’s really about understanding the different concepts. That’s what I love about architecture though - you have to know a little bit about everything. I am actually excited to study and learn about new things in this profession. I do hope the ARE can help me reinforce these vague ideas I have in my head about contracts, technical details, project management etc.</p><p>Check out my exam order after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2014/03/05/are-day-005-what-to-take-first" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/94599245/are-day-001-the-start-of-my-are
ARE Day 001: The Start of My ARE Joann Lui2014-02-28T21:34:00-05:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p>Hi Archinect,</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/gp/gp2svu10a1osxykq.jpg">Now that I am 25 (almost turning 26!), I am finally getting ready to take the ARE! I still haven't finished my IDP, but some of the states allow you to take the exams concurrently with your IDP hours - so check before you apply. I always felt like there was something missing since I graduated, like it's not complete until I become licensed. So after two years of hard work, it's about time! So here it begins...</p><p>More about the registration process after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2014/02/28/are-day-001-the-start-of-my-are" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/93370890/website-sneakpeak
Website Sneakpeak! Joann Lui2014-02-11T11:40:53-05:00>2015-05-18T10:35:31-04:00
<p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>Have you made a personal website? If not, you should! It's about time for me to stop procrastinating and start this project that I have been planning to do for a long long time. I have tried learning HTML, tried making a website on <a href="http://wordpress.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wordpress</a>, tried asking my IT friends for help...but due to my lack of coding ability, I couldn't get it to do what I want to do. So I decided to try <a href="http://squarespace.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squarespace</a>. Honestly, they have so many beautiful templates and so easy to use that I can never turn back now.</p><p>Take a quick sneakpeak of my website after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2014/02/11/website-sneakpeak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/79395396/drinks-with-brooks-atwood-of-pod-design
Drinks with Brooks Atwood of POD Design Joann Lui2013-08-13T20:59:00-04:00>2015-05-18T10:35:51-04:00
<p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>Two posts in a row...We are featuring Brooks Atwood = co-founder and head of <a href="http://pod-design.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">POD Design</a> = assistant professor of Industrial Design = assistant director of the <a href="http://design.njit.edu/resources/ideafactory.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Idea Factory</a> in the <a href="http://design.njit.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">College of Architecture and Design</a> at <a href="http://www.njit.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Jersey Institute of Technology</a> (my school!!)</p><p>As inspiring as always, Brooks talks about his design inspiration and advices for young designers like us. Let's have drinks with Brooks.</p><p><img alt="" title="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/j4/j4fli9057uz0l6o7.jpg"></p><p>Q&A with Brooks Atwood after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2013/08/13/drinks-with-brooks-atwood-of-pod-design" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/77160593/brooks-atwood-creative-mornings
Brooks Atwood - Creative Mornings Joann Lui2013-07-15T22:14:10-04:00>2015-05-18T10:36:17-04:00
<p><img alt="" title="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/jm/jmy7rvec5810dyc0.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>One of my school professors, Brooks Atwood, is competing on <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-star/show/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HGTV Star</a>! He is an amazing designer, who runs <a href="http://pod-design.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">POD Design</a> in Brooklyn, NY. I have been watching him throughout the whole season, and finally found this presentation by him for <a href="http://www.creativemornings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Mornings</a>. </p><p>His design philosophy is simply to design like a rockstar. Don't let anyone hold you back. Be original and go for what you want. I get inspired just by looking at how true he stays to himself in every part of his life. (I mean...his hair?) If only every professor in architecture school could teach like him...I would never fall asleep in an 8:30am class...</p><p>If you love him as much as I do, vote for him <a href="http://fanvote.hgtv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. The home decorating world will be changed, if he can have his own HGTV show!!! (Okay, I know I am overly excited.)</p><p>Enjoy the video after the break</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2013/07/15/brooks-atwood-creative-mornings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/74916979/intern-101-how-to-make-an-awesome-resume
Intern 101: How to make an awesome resume? Joann Lui2013-06-09T16:38:00-04:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p><img alt="" title="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/95/951h115jx3nualxc.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect,</p><p><strong>< <em>UPDATE:</em> You can now subscribe to my blog on my website and get a FREE RESUME TEMPLATE right in your inbox. ></strong></p><p>First, I want to congratulate all the new graduates this year!!! Are you ready for the real world? Finally, you graduated after five years (or more) of hard work, and its time for you to get out there and find a job. When I first graduated, I had no clue what to do with finding a job. (My school didn’t really have much support when it comes to architectural jobs unfortunately.) I blindly sent out a bunch of resumes and work samples, even though I didn’t know what a work sample was. So I decided this week I will share some of my thoughts on how to make your resume (while eating this fancy Sea Salt Fudge Truffle icecream...). Feel free to put in your ideas!</p><p>Here is my current resume:</p><p><a href="http://cdn.archinect.net/uploads/ir/iro6kfw7wsa21o9z.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" title="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ir/iro6kfw7wsa21o9z.jpg"></a></p><p>See more resume examples after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/blog/how-to-make-an-awesome-resume-for-architects-designers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p>Don't forget to subscribe on my website to get a free template!</p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@...</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/71441385/intern-101-how-to-get-involved-in-your-firm
Intern 101: How to get involved in your firm Joann Lui2013-04-18T11:38:00-04:00>2015-05-18T10:37:32-04:00
<p>Hi Archinect,</p><p><img alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/x6/x6z9rvgf6nl0p0vs.jpg"></p><p>Do you think you are not doing much at your job? A lot of us are usually drafting every second of the day, but we can do so much more. First, we need to take the initiative to infuse some fun and young energy into our office environment. Don't just sit in front of your computer all day. The more we get involved, the more we will learn, and the more we can contribute to the work we do.</p><p>Find out how to get involved after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2013/4/18/intern-101-how-to-get-involved-in-your-firm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/67854576/intern-101-how-to-negotiate-your-salary
Intern 101: How to Negotiate your Salary Joann Lui2013-02-18T20:35:00-05:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p><img alt="" title="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/wr/wrdax62zdn3ddhcq.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>A new intern recently asked me if he should negotiate his salary when offered a job even if he has no professional experience. OF COURSE! YES! Even if you have zero experience, you should always discuss your salary with your potential employer. Not having experience doesn't mean we don't have to pay the bills, so we should always ask for what we deserve and never work for free. I am not particularly an expert in this field, but I put together a little list based on my and other's experiences.</p><p><strong>1. Know your skills</strong><br>If you get to the point of negotiating salary, they probably already want to hire you. Before knowing what you are worth, you need to know why they want you. As an intern, do you have better computer skills than other candidates? Do they have to send you to training? They probably already have an idea of what they want to pay you, so knowing how beneficial you are to a firm will help you figure out what they might offer you.</p><p>More salary negotiation strategies after...</p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/66376632/everyone-can-draw
Everyone can draw! Joann Lui2013-01-27T18:00:00-05:00>2015-05-18T10:40:43-04:00
<p><img alt="" title="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/kq/kqt5te5ocrbng3sr.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>I am so honored that my blog made <a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/64547438/archinect-s-top-12-blogs-for-12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 12 Blogs for '12</a> and my <a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/64679925/archinect-s-top-12-people-profiles-for-12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">profile</a> too! Thanks for reading my blog and having such an active discussion on the topics. It's always great to hear from you. Anyway, on this super cold Sunday, I want to share my recent inspiration with you.</p><p>Since my work is an hour and 15 minutes away from my house (oh suburbs...), I have a carpool buddy to share the ride with occasionally. He's a doctor, who of course makes SO MUCH MORE money than us interns. He had an American dream to make money and live the life he wouldn't be able to live in his own country. Two days ago on our ride home in the snow, for a good two hours, he complained how he doesn't have any talents. "It's like I am not good at anything in life," he said. But I have always believed that everyone has a talent. Most of them, like my friend here, just haven't found it yet. </p><p>Continue the inspirational thought after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2013/1/27/everyone-can-draw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joann...</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/64217919/unwanted-degree-1-architecture
Unwanted Degree #1 = Architecture? Joann Lui2012-12-26T20:39:00-05:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p><img alt="" title="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/b5/b5p62mvlolwqekrn.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>Merry Christmas! Hope you all had a good holiday.</p><p>Right before I ran off to my yoga class the other day, my cousin sent me this article about the most unwanted degrees in the US. So I thought I would share here with you: <a href="http://education.yahoo.net/articles/degrees_to_avoid2.htm?kid=1NQM0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don't Bother Earning These Five Degrees.</a></p><p><em>"<strong>Unwanted Degree #1 = Architecture</strong><br>Earning a bachelor's in architecture might impress a lot of people, but according to a 2012 study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, "Hard Times, College Majors, Unemployment and Earnings: Not All College Degrees Are Created Equal," it might not impress a lot of employers. And that can be tough to take, says Lynn, since architecture is such an industry-specific major. "If there's not a job offer waiting when you graduate, then it can be very frustrating because it can be very hard to maneuver into another career path with this degree due to its narrow focus," says Lynn.<br>Perhaps that's the reason the "Hard Times" study found a 13.9 percent unemploymen...</em></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/63258971/getting-a-new-job
Getting a new job! Joann Lui2012-12-12T10:34:00-05:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p><img alt="" title="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/qa/qabrd7qagun8he9h.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect!</p><p>For a very long time, I have been looking for a new job. Changing jobs among intern architects seems to be a normal trend. Some of my friends have even changed three jobs in two years. So, after a year and a half, I thought it's about time for me to learn something new. Like many others, my goal was to work in the city. And like many others, I have sent out tons of resumes to many firms in the city, but still haven't gotten any response.</p><p>Let's see how I found my job after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2012/12/12/getting-a-new-job" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/56367201/intern-101-how-to-write-an-about-me
Intern 101: How to write an "About Me" Joann Lui2012-08-31T17:13:00-04:00>2015-05-18T10:42:33-04:00
<p><img alt="" title="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/pc/pc58ftewgaryh2kk.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>With all the websites, blogs and social media profiles, you always need a short bio; may be more so than a resume. As an intern that doesn't have much experience or things to brag about, I have struggled a lot of times writing my own bio. Writing it is not difficult, but making it short and simple is the hardest part.</p><p>I finally came across this very helpful article: <a href="http://99u.com/tips/7025/The-Resume-Is-Dead-The-Bio-Is-King" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Reume is Dead, The Bio is King</a> by Michael Margolis. Here is a formula that Michael put together:</p><p>More advice on how to write an "About Me" after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2012/8/31/intern-101-how-to-write-an-about-me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/54122029/are-we-not-professional
Are we not professional? Joann Lui2012-07-24T21:32:00-04:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<p><img alt="" title="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/dy/dyt9h1goxtii8qjz.jpg"></p><p>Hi Archinect,</p><p>A few days ago, I heard about this very interesting news on the radio. It says that <strong>Generation Y is often fired after a year because of their extensive use of social media at work. </strong>That makes me wonder:<strong> </strong>Are we really that unprofessional? or are the majority of employers, being Generation X, do not understand how we work?</p><p>First of all, I do know there are always exceptions where some people really use social media too much that they don't finish their work properly. So we can't just group a whole generation of people into a specific type. But for the sake of this discussion, I did a quick Google search of what's the main differences between Generation X (born between 1961-1981) and Y (born between 1981-2000). And here are the results:</p><p>See the results after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2012/7/24/are-we-not-professional" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p> </p><p>Joann<br><a href="http://joannlui.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joannlui.com</a><br>Follow me <a href="http://twitter.com/joannlui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joannlui</a></p>
https://archinect.com/blog/article/51153863/just-an-intern
Just an Intern? Joann Lui2012-06-12T15:14:51-04:00>2015-05-18T10:43:08-04:00
<p>Hi Archinect!</p><p>Since my blog is about our path to becoming a licensed architect, I thought on my first blog post we should define who we really are as an"Intern Architect".</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ik/ik8ddffzl4zw3i4o.jpg"></p><p>Most of us experience this when we started our first job after architecture school - What are we called? NCARB & AIA has outlined that we are called "Intern Architect" or "Architectural Intern" until we get our licenses; hence, the infamous Intern Development Program. But many are called "Junior Architect", "Intermediate Architect" or "Architectural Designer". In my firm, I am entitled "Project Designer", but I went from putting "Architectural Designer" to "Project Designer" to "Junior Architect" on my resume. Yet, I still cannot define who I really am.</p><p>Read more about my take on our title after the break.</p><p><a href="http://www.joannlui.com/just-an-intern/2012/6/12/just-an-intern" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View full entry >></a><br>(This will take you to my website.)</p><p>Joann</p>