Hi, I am a student studying in the US. I was originally planning to travel to Europe this summer, but had to cancel my trip. I thought i would look for an internship instead. I see most of the companies only hire Senior students, but I am not. It is really difficult to find an internship right now, especially under this situation. I was wondering if I could email the companies I am interested to see if I can volunteer to work for them for 1-3 months, either part time or full time just to get some working/ training experience, and I was also hoping to get a return offer or something after this. If I am allowed to do so, could you recommend a few architectural firms that offer training to the interns or firms still look for interns. Thank you.
flatroof
Mar 25, 20 10:34 am
Don't work for free. Period.
Non Sequitur
Mar 25, 20 10:35 am
Never take an unpaid job. never. no exception.
Have some respect for yourself.
autofireunit
Mar 25, 20 2:27 pm
I would work for a short period of time if you've never had any work experience or the firm has big names.
From both you are getting something out of it. Otherwise it is not worth it.
Everyday Architect
Mar 25, 20 2:30 pm
no, it's never worth it to work for free.
atelier nobody
Mar 25, 20 5:06 pm
DO. NOT. WORK. FOR. FREE.
Almosthip
Mar 25, 20 5:14 pm
Never, ever work for free
Everyday Architect
Mar 25, 20 5:49 pm
If you haven't gotten the message yet ... Can We Talk?
anaisziwei
Mar 25, 20 7:01 pm
If you are not able to get an internship - I would actually suggest u taking the time on brushing ur software skills, do something u always wanted to do (hobbies) that isn't possible during academic terms... Do not work for free. We have to work together, worldwide, to eradicate such awful practices. Good luck to u! :)
Sitting Duck
Mar 26, 20 9:54 pm
Why not use the time to get that solo project done? Submit essays to paying publications? Take on that competition that can be a great addition to folio? Initiate something in the community? I don't know what your cup of tea is but your time will be better spent doing initiating towards your own career....Not simply throwing it away on a firm that opts out of paying for professional services.
Beyond that...most firms won't be engaging new hires at the moment...because everyone is working apart. How do you onboard/co-work with a new hire when everyone is sheltering in place?
juju1992
Mar 26, 20 11:50 pm
can you? yes you can should you? no you should not
JerinL
Mar 27, 20 3:49 am
I've made this mistake right after graduating with my B.Arch. Even though I was warned against it, the warnings were not vehement enough! I got great experience, but was it worth degrading my work? Was it worth undermining all the years, effort, sweat and tears of design studio? --- NO NO NO. (Notice that is in caps?)
At the end of it all, it does come down to respect for yourself, respect for the profession and respect that the firms should have for you and your ability as an emerging professional.
Hi, I am a student studying in the US. I was originally planning to travel to Europe this summer, but had to cancel my trip. I thought i would look for an internship instead. I see most of the companies only hire Senior students, but I am not. It is really difficult to find an internship right now, especially under this situation. I was wondering if I could email the companies I am interested to see if I can volunteer to work for them for 1-3 months, either part time or full time just to get some working/ training experience, and I was also hoping to get a return offer or something after this. If I am allowed to do so, could you recommend a few architectural firms that offer training to the interns or firms still look for interns. Thank you.
Don't work for free. Period.
Never take an unpaid job. never. no exception.
Have some respect for yourself.
I would work for a short period of time if you've never had any work experience or the firm has big names.
From both you are getting something out of it. Otherwise it is not worth it.
no, it's never worth it to work for free.
DO. NOT. WORK. FOR. FREE.
Never, ever work for free
If you haven't gotten the message yet ... Can We Talk?
If you are not able to get an internship - I would actually suggest u taking the time on brushing ur software skills, do something u always wanted to do (hobbies) that isn't possible during academic terms... Do not work for free. We have to work together, worldwide, to eradicate such awful practices. Good luck to u! :)
Why not use the time to get that solo project done? Submit essays to paying publications? Take on that competition that can be a great addition to folio? Initiate something in the community? I don't know what your cup of tea is but your time will be better spent doing initiating towards your own career....Not simply throwing it away on a firm that opts out of paying for professional services.
Beyond that...most firms won't be engaging new hires at the moment...because everyone is working apart. How do you onboard/co-work with a new hire when everyone is sheltering in place?
can you? yes you can
should you? no you should not
I've made this mistake right after graduating with my B.Arch. Even though I was warned against it, the warnings were not vehement enough! I got great experience, but was it worth degrading my work? Was it worth undermining all the years, effort, sweat and tears of design studio? --- NO NO NO. (Notice that is in caps?)
At the end of it all, it does come down to respect for yourself, respect for the profession and respect that the firms should have for you and your ability as an emerging professional.