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Continuing with our New York employment coverage this week, we focus on 9 firms searching for mid-level architects to join their team. Robert A.M. Stern Architects seeks an Intermediate Designer/ArchitectIntermediate Designers at RAMSA are assigned to specific design studios, based on their... View full entry
Resumes are kind of a default when it comes to job hunting. Sometimes they might even seem like an accessory to your portfolio and work samples. In a sense it is, but only with the right sense of value. Like a building made of many parts, some more visible and beautiful and others more rough and... View full entry
That’s what I’m trying to do with Tools & Tiaras: Have girls start envisioning that it’s normal for a woman to be an ironworker, to be my sister, to be working with me. Our stories are not told; no woman really knows: “Wow, she looks like me. She’s only four feet eleven and seven eighths and she’s doing plumbing? I can do it.” Society needs to change the way we portray what is women’s work and what tradespeople look like. — Urban Omnibus
Judaline Cassidy, a New York-based plumber and the founder/director of the nonprofit Tools & Tiaras Inc, explains her struggles to break into the overwhelmingly male-dominated construction industry (only 3.4 percent of construction trades workers are women), the progress that has been made in... View full entry
Is it time to hit the refresh button on your career? Need a starting point for your architecture job hunt? From urban design to bookkeeping to designing culture and community-focused projects, take a gander at the latest job listings from last week's Employer of the Day feature firms. Architecture... View full entry
As part of Archinect's Spotlight on New York, we have decided to focus on firms that are searching for junior architects and designers looking to start their careers. This week, we feature nine New York-based firms specializing in residential housing, urban design, and interiors. Cooper... View full entry
After seeing countless application packages and talking to a fair number of hiring managers, the one thing that applicants tend to need the most improvement on are their cover letters. As with anything that will be reviewed by a human, everyone will have their own things they want to see in an... View full entry
If you're a collaborative, mid-level architect or designer who can also demonstrate excellent skills in project and team management, you might find your next job here! Take a gander at the latest listings from last week's Employer of the Day featured firms. Snøhetta is hiring an Intermediate... View full entry
Most of us have experienced those periods where we come in to the office, sit-down, and continue our work on the same type of wall detail for the fourth month in a row. Consistency and repetition is a crucial part of growth in any craft, but after a while, our dynamic and creative minds can become... View full entry
In today's workplace, there has been a lot of mention of the many biases present with regards to the race, gender, and culture of employees and coworkers. One of the biggest biases of all, according to researcher Josh Bersin and professor of psychology Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, is age. "...If you... View full entry
Are you interested in designing housing? If so, we've got you covered. Ranging from high-end residential projects to mixed-use housing and community-focused housing initiatives, these nine firms are seeking the right candidates to join their team. Guggenheim Architecture + Design... View full entry
It's the most wonderful time of the year — for hiring and seeking a new job, that is. If you're determined to find your next job ASAP during peak hiring season, why not begin your search with last week's Employer of the Day featured firms? From branding strategies to retail spaces to... View full entry
A lot of times those still in school and even those actively searching for a job want to know what can be done to heighten the chances of being selected for an opportunity. One frequently untapped strategy is capitalizing on the informational interview. In a simple sense, this is merely... View full entry
For most growing firms the search for new talent is both exciting and frustrating. Who do you pick? And how do you accurately and sufficiently measure their potential? Undoubtedly, there are many approaches, one of which is seeking for the right cultural fit. That's become a loaded term... View full entry
When searching for a job, sprucing up your resume is one of the first things to do. However, in the hyper-visual age we live in, the design of resumes, in terms of presentation and format, is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Chip Cutter of the Wall Street Journal reports, "as Gen Z... View full entry
As part of Archinect's Spotlight on Chicago, we've selected seven firms this week that are seeking to hire the right candidate to join their team in the Windy City. From LCM Architects to Solomon Cordwell Buenz, learn more about the firms that are hiring and the job positions they have... View full entry