Only 25 questions? Not even worth my time...

• How did you get started in this field?

By applying to an accredited program

• Describe three main job duties. 

Design buildings, Figure out construction details, document previous 2 points in ways that can be easily understood by the site workers, in bad weather, without needing a phd in literature or the use of quantum physics.

• Describe your work day.

Babysit junior staff, babysit engineers, coordinate construction from people who only want to cut corners.

• What are the typical hours for this job?

40hr/week, sometime more at deadlines but hardly ever more than 50... and I get paid overtime.

• What are the physical requirements for this job?

Able to climb 18 storeys in -20C (or +35C) on contruction sites because the elevator operators are on strike (again)

• Does this job involve a lot of pressure or deadlines?

Depends on the office.  Some people tend to think it's mandatory.  Those people are wrong.

• What personal qualities or personalities are best suited for this job?

Independence, critical thinking, able to figure things out without relying on google searches and or anonymous internet forums

• How will I use reading and oral/aural (spoken/heard) or written communication skills in this job?

This is starting to sound more like a dumb highschool assignment.

• What is the beginning pay for this position?

between $0 and 8-million USD per hour.  Depends on location.

• What is the next step up from this position?

What position, missionary?  The sky's the limit really.

• Do many openings occur for this kind of job?  

Plenty for those that know their shit

• What kind of skills does an employer look for when hiring for this position?

Drafting accurately

• How are math, social studies, or science used in this job?

Depends.  None required if you're flipping fastfood franchises or track-housing...

• Which high school classes would be helpful in preparing for this job?

Definitively something about critical thinking... and perhaps a class on the importance of doing your own research.

• Does this job require training beyond high school?  If so, please describe.

Of-course it does.

• Where did you go to receive your training?

Undergrad, then Graduate university... then in the workplace as intern arch

• What is the best thing about this kind of work?

Taking 10mins to answer lazy hishschool kids' questions

• What is the worst thing about this kind of work?

See point above

• What might a career counselor or adviser not tell me about this job but should?

That the glorified creative architect genius is a myth

• What have you learned about this job that you wish you had known in advance?

None, I worked in an architecture office while mid-way through undergrad.  I learned the difference between school and real-world concurrently.

• With this job, are you constantly busy?

Yes

• Will you always have a project to work on?

Depends, you need paying clients for projects and clients won't just appear to random wankers.

• What are some pros to this job?

I get to sound like a superior wizard at cocktail parties due to the odd glorification of my title among mortals

• What are some cons to this job?

Having to argue with friends/families about basic construction details because they saw X or Y on some shitty network DIY show.

• Do you enjoy being an architect? 

Fuck yes, most days, as I get to work from concept to final occupation on buildings and can point to the skyline of my city and claim ownership of many things.  Your mileage may differ.