Comparing the interns in Studio Gang with intern architects/intern in SOM and Gensler, Who you think will grow quicker if they continue to work in their firm?
What does it take for a normal intern architect to gain the entry to these kind of firm?
Gensler and SOM hire a lot of interns. Get your foot in the door, show that you are interested. I know that Gensler won't hire you unpaid, so don't feel like you have to give yourself away to work somewhere like that.
SOM in particular is not a difficult firm with which to get a job. But they get tons of resumes and tend to plan their hiring earlier than smaller firms do, so if you're looking for something starting after graduation, for instance, then apply NOW (if you wait until spring break you have a much slimmer chance.) If you're already out of school just try to apply off-season (end of summer and in the fall may be best.)
At the moment there are no interns at Studio Gang. When there are interns, they are fully paid and expected to work at the same level and same hours as the full time employees. Everyone learns from everyone else and no one has a chance or the luxury of being pigeon-holed. The old dogs learn as much from the young pups. With both principals being instructors, the employees are expected to teach as well.
The traditional route for becoming an intern is to be one of their students first. In lieu of submitting a portfolio or conventional interview, they observe first hand if you are capable of surviving.
Saves time for everyone.
Compeitition is fierce for the mailed portfolios and that's just for full time.
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is interns in Studio Gang really that good?
Comparing the interns in Studio Gang with intern architects/intern in SOM and Gensler, Who you think will grow quicker if they continue to work in their firm?
What does it take for a normal intern architect to gain the entry to these kind of firm?
Easy...working for free. If your price yourself right, anything is possible.
Gensler and SOM hire a lot of interns. Get your foot in the door, show that you are interested. I know that Gensler won't hire you unpaid, so don't feel like you have to give yourself away to work somewhere like that.
Experience in Making Things Real is imperative.
SOM in particular is not a difficult firm with which to get a job. But they get tons of resumes and tend to plan their hiring earlier than smaller firms do, so if you're looking for something starting after graduation, for instance, then apply NOW (if you wait until spring break you have a much slimmer chance.) If you're already out of school just try to apply off-season (end of summer and in the fall may be best.)
At the moment there are no interns at Studio Gang. When there are interns, they are fully paid and expected to work at the same level and same hours as the full time employees. Everyone learns from everyone else and no one has a chance or the luxury of being pigeon-holed. The old dogs learn as much from the young pups. With both principals being instructors, the employees are expected to teach as well.
The traditional route for becoming an intern is to be one of their students first. In lieu of submitting a portfolio or conventional interview, they observe first hand if you are capable of surviving.
Saves time for everyone.
Compeitition is fierce for the mailed portfolios and that's just for full time.
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