As we all know, a full-time job takes up a big part of a person's life. It's not just about getting your work done, but it's also about living with your co-workers for almost half of your waking hours. To be a happy and successful employee, it's critical to be well-aligned with the culture, personalities and physical environment at your workplace. So, why is it that so many job ads don't even touch on anything besides qualifications, responsibilities, job experience and salary? Shouldn't it be a top priority to ensure a new hire will be fully qualified and fully satisfied? This week we're taking a look at some of the job ads from Archinect Jobs that show an appreciation for the human side of their staff, expressing interest in people beyond their skills and experience. 

Studio Link-Arc, LLC seeks a Design Architect for their NYC office. 

The firm explains their company’s name and mission giving the ad a more personal touch of sincerity to potential employees. This values the candidate as a human being who will become a part of the culture as well as the company.

bcWORKSHOP is hiring an Architectural Designer in their Brownsville, TX office. 

Within describing their main purpose and function, the firm highlights the local community in which they work and contribute to. This listing offers candidates a more personal opportunity to make their work life directly tied to their environment.

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates has an active listing for a Marketing/Proposal Coordinator in their NYC office. 

Telling a compelling story impacts people on a personal level. The firm emphasizes the importance of this skill by structuring their own listing as a customized story while simultaneously adding it to the list of job requirements.

WeWork is looking for a Design Operations Specialist in their London location. 

This firm breaks down their job ad into segments that engage the applicant on a more human level. Headings such as “Keep Your Eyes (and Ears) Open” and “Question. Always Question” speak to potential employees with relatable and engaging language.  

OpenScope Studio, based in San Francisco, is looking for an Intermediate Designer/Architect. 

The firm opens with a call to applicants: “Come join us and help solve San Francisco’s housing crisis!”. This kind of opening statement engages candidates in the meaning behind the work and gives individuals a sense of comradery around an overall goal.

Kephart Architects has an active listing for a Project Lead in their Denver, CO office.

This firm’s listing emphasizes giving employees a voice in their company and valuing them beyond rank or status. The ad directly states why they need the applicant in context to the overall team and environment.

Board & Vellum is looking for an Interior Designer in their Seattle office.

This listing places priority on an individual’s personality and attitude above qualifications and experience. Insights into firm culture are expressed with appreciation for flexible working hours and bad jokes.

HPA, Inc. has an opening for a CAD Operator in their Irvine, CA office.

Boasting “more area of LEED certified buildings than anybody”, the firm takes a more playful approach to describe how their small scale office tackles large scale projects. The ad also focuses on the office environment by inviting candidates to bowling and lunch outings.

Nemaworkshop has an active listing for a Senior Architect/Project Manager. 

This firm’s job listing emphasizes the important connection between who they are as a company and who you are as the applicant. By structuring the ad in this way, the firm values the applicant as a whole person in order to make sure it is a good fit for both parties.   

Common Living is now hiring an Architectural Designer in their NYC office.

Going in depth on the driving ideas behind the company, this job ad invites candidates to wrestle with the bigger questions their work tackles within the firm.