Each week our editorial team curates a selection of featured jobs from the Archinect Job Board. Not only do we amplify firms and their open employment opportunities but help prospective job seekers learn what positions are available. Comparing the job market between Summer 2020 and Summer 2021 may... View full entry

The cover letter is a component to a strong application package, but applicants can often shoot themselves in the foot. A common mistake tends to occur when candidates try to follow good advice in the wrong way. One such piece of advice is that we should do all we can to "sell ourselves." However... View full entry

You scour the internet, looking for an employment opportunity that best fits your qualifications, and you think, reasonably enough: "the more resumes I send out, the better." And then you have another thought, also seemingly reasonable: "the faster I submit, the better." This two-fold conclusion... View full entry

COVID-19 forced many companies, including architecture firms, to lay off staff, resulting in several professionals out of the workforce with few prospects. But, as job opportunities increase and more people receive vaccinations, reentry into the workforce could become a greater reality for some... View full entry

It can be easy to adhere to a templated idea of how your resume should be organized. Typically, people put their experience near the top, then education, then awards and extracurriculars, and towards the bottom it becomes a free for all. But, does experience always need to be first? How should... View full entry

Merely wanting a job isn't a good enough reason to pursue an employer. Many young job seekers approach their job search with this in mind — to get a job somewhere — anywhere. But, one should be more intentional when it comes to one's future. It's normal to get caught up... View full entry

Working in an organization with more experienced architects is crucial to one's professional development. But, in this current job market, amid the pandemic, it has been difficult for many to land a promising appointment. And while the searching continues, professional growth can feel stunted... View full entry

Disgruntled and disillusioned, the job seeker tackling opportunities in a slow job market can understandably grow more and more despondent. It's even worse when you know you're a great candidate — perhaps you were even let go from a job where your employer valued you as such. The... View full entry

Over time architects develop a distinct ability to solve their client's "problem" in a manner that encompasses their personal touch and creative aptitude. There is a realization that the project is about someone else, but the vehicle and means to realize that project is grounded in the designer... View full entry

A common piece of advice given to those setting out on a job search is to "just be yourself." It sounds nice and sweet and it's usually intended to ease the nerves of the inquirer, but when it comes to the actual application and interview process, this advice could lead many promising candidates... View full entry

Sometimes the search for a job can be discouraging. You spend hours on your portfolio, work on tailoring your resume and cover letter to each position, and you might even get called in for a few interviews. But after all of the hard work, there's no call back. You take some additional steps and... View full entry

Firms are still hiring, which means people are still interviewing. But what has the remote job interview process been like for professionals? How does a remote interview differ from an in-person interview? And what implications do job seekers and firms feel this new way of conducting the hiring... View full entry

You've just walked out of a job interview and you're feeling pretty good about how things went. You prepared beforehand, researched the firm, had solid answers to their questions, and even posed some good questions of your own. As you drive off you take a deep sigh of relief, you've done all you... View full entry

The job hunt can be a grueling process to undertake. How do we select the right firm? It's a tough thing to try and quantify. Do we go off of culture, or focus more on money? Perhaps, there is a balance between the two. Professor of business psychology, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, suggests that there... View full entry

We've all had this question in our job hunt. And it can sometimes be a perplexing one to answer. Presentation coach, Joel Schwartzberg, identifies this feeling in a recent article. "Receiving such an open invitation invites more perils than opportunities because you’re given no framework for... View full entry