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WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER?
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER? With graduation this month for the most part and many graduates seeking their first professional position after graduation, I thought I would share answers to the question – What do you look for when hiring a new designer? I look for communication skills, both verbal…
Read MoreEXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING There is an old adage – “You needs experience to obtain a job, yet how do you obtain experience if you do not have a job.” Besides, most employers are seeking graduates with experience. Nearly 91 percent of employers responding to NACE’s Job Outlook 2017 survey prefer that their candidates have work experience, and 65…
Read MoreCAREER FAIR: HOW TO MAXIMIZE
CAREER FAIR Many architecture programs typically hold career fairs during this time of year – February and March. Below are steps to ensure success! First, be sure to attend. In my many years of experience working with students, many will have excuses for not attending – “I am only a first-year students,” “I do not have…
Read MoreSUMMER – WHAT TO DO?
SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? Below is an update of the article from 2019. Check out the update! SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? 2022 With the holidays over and the next semester beginning, what will you do this summer? Yes, it is 4-5 months away, but now is the time to start planning and implementing. Truth…
Read MoreA.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T: Tools
A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T By applying the skills, you have learned as an architecture student to gaining experience, you will be able to design your own career rather than just letting it happen. Be creative in organizing your search for prospective employers. While not guaranteed, the following ideas, spelling the word ARCHITECT, will assist you in gaining experience.…
Read MoreHave you started your Career Search for next summer?
Lately, I have been meeting with a number of upper level design (architecture and interior) students for academic advising; after our discussion on courses, I always ask the question about their plans for next summer – what their plans on are gaining career related experience? Perhaps, not surprising – very few have begun their search…
Read MorePortfolio Advice – Graduate
I was wondering if you have any advise in regards to creating an architectural portfolio for graduate school for someone who didn’t major in architecture. I am trying to gain a good idea of what the school would be looking for with the knowledge that my undergraduate studies were in another field. Any advise would…
Read MoreArchitecture Career / College Fairs
While many high schools and community colleges host annual college fairs, these events do not usually focus on the architecture programs. Fortunately, there are a handful of annual events that are specifically about architecture! Held in the fall, the architecture Career Days/College Fairs are a great opportunity for you to learn more about pursuing a degree. You…
Read MoreA.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – An Acronym for Successful Job Searching
As it is spring, many graduate from architecture programs will begin the careers. While many may have secured a career position prior to graduation, many may still be searching. If you are one of them, below is is an acronym that may be of help in your search. A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. Acronym for the a Successful Job…
Read MoreHow to “Network” your way into a job!
At least once in everyone’s career, whether by choice or circumstance, a job seeker will have to endure the stressful process that includes identifying, applying to, interviewing for, being offered, negotiating the terms of, and ultimately accepting – or rejecting – a job. During my own job searches, I have found that my biggest asset…
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