Careers
EXPLORING DESIGN ACROSS DISCIPLINES
It was tough for me to find the right path out of architecture school. I wanted to design great spaces, but I had difficulty figuring out how to get the jobs that would allow me to do that after graduating. It was tough even getting a job, before worrying about the quality of design work…
Read MorePROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS – RESOURCES
In September 2022, ARCHCareersGuide.com launched the publication, Careers in Architecture and Beyond. It provides insight to the myriad of career paths one can pursue with a degree in architecture. Aside from the profiles was an appendix full of resources, an article on career designing, and a listing of professional associations. To better share the resources,…
Read MoreCAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE UPDATE
CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE UPDATE In the past, we have shared resources on the topic of careers BEYOND architecture; as new resources have emerged, we wish to update our listing of resources. The newest resources (listed below) has NOT yet been released; it becomes available on May 15, 2024. Architecture’s Afterlife: The Multisector Impact of an…
Read MoreFROM ARCHITECTURE TO PRODUCT DESIGN
FROM ARCHITECTURE TO PRODUCT DESIGN Once again, ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to share the personal story of Irini Zendeli as she transitioned from architecture to product design. If interested in reading more about others who have transitioned, check out Careers in Architecture and Beyond. For more details on product design, visit the Industrial Designers Society of…
Read MoreWOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2024
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Most likely, you may already know that March is Women’s History Month, but do you know why the topic of Women in Architecture is so important? To truly understand the topic, I will encourage you to read this previous essay from 2020; plus, read the additional article from ACSA. Gender in the…
Read MoreREADY, SET, ARCHITECT!
READY, SET, ARCHITECT! At ARCHCareersGuide.com, we discovered an additional new resources that will help you in your path to becoming an architect; Ms. Jane Decker has authored a new handbook, Ready, Set, Architect! for your journey. Ready, Set, Architect! (available on Amazon) Ready, Set, Architect! is more than just a handbook for navigating an architecture career.…
Read MoreDESIGN YOUR FUTURE WITH mentorDINO
DESIGN YOUR FUTURE WITH mentorDINO At ARCHCareersGuide.com, we are constantly seeking out new resources that will help you; well, you will want to check out mentorDINO. Launched by Katelyn Rossier, a great resource for your path from their newest publication, Design Your Future: A Parent-Student Guide to Architecture Careers to courses for learning essential skills to…
Read MoreA DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE: A SKILLSET FOR LIFE
A DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE: A SKILLSET FOR LIFE ARCHCareersGuide.com very much appreciates an additional guest essay from Ms. Kayla Allen. As you will read, she began her path to become an architect and is now a real estate broker in Chicago. However, she outlines her appreciation for her architectural education and skills she has learned…
Read MoreARCHITECTURE CAREER POSITIONS 2024
Spring is fast approaching as the temperature will soon reach 60 degrees later next month. That means that summer will be here very soon as will the end of the semester. But what will you do this summer? As an architecture student, you may be seeking a position within an architecture firm. But how do…
Read MoreFINDING MY PATH TO JEWELRY DESIGN
FINDING MY PATH TO JEWELRY DESIGN Today, we have a guest essay from a colleague (Lori Steenhoek) who began the process of becoming an architect but through her career path design jewelry. From reading, you will learn that NOT becoming an architect can be just as satisfying or more satisfying than becoming one. We must…
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