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CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2023
CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2023 Recently, we started a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; we outlined the different paths to an accredited architectural degree plus resources for researching architecture programs the criteria for an informed decision. Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch,…
Read MoreWHY STUDY ARCHITECTURE IN HIGH SCHOOL
WHY STUDY ARCHITECTURE IN HIGH SCHOOL ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to share this essay from Melisa Kaiser, teacher for Excelsior Classes. I was 16 when I knew I wanted to be an architect, but beyond my high school drafting class I had no idea what an architect even did. I had never seen a Guggenheim…
Read MoreNCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2023
NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2023 Recently, NCARB released its annual “By the Numbers.” Today, we introduce you to NCARB by the Numbers. – https://www.ncarb.org/nbtn2023. It is well worth you review to learn more about the state of licensure. As stated on the its website, the 2023 edition of NCARB by the Numbers, “the data reported…
Read MoreAIA LEADERSHIP – HISTORIC TIME
AIA LEADERSHIP – HISTORIC TIME Earlier in June, we highlighted attending professional conferences; in particular, we discussed the recent AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 held in San Francisco. https://www.archcareersguide.com/professional-development-attending-conferences-2023/ AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 (A’23) June 7 – 10, 2022 San Franscisco, CA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ Well, something historic happened at the AIA conference that had…
Read MorePROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES 2023
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES It begins this week, Wednesday, June 7, 2022. What is IT? AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 (A’23) June 7 – 10, 2022 San Franscisco, CA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ If you are an architecture student or recently graduated, you would be well-served to attend. It may be difficult as the conference begins this…
Read MoreGREAT PLACES 2023
GREAT PLACES 2023 As it is the end of May, there have been many both high school and college graduations since late April and will continue through the June. I cannot even believe that my daughter graduated over two weeks ago. If YOU are one of those graduates walking across the stage (actual or virtual),…
Read MoreDECISION MADE – NOW WHAT?
DECISION MADE – NOW WHAT? Earlier this week was May 1 – National Decision Date. Now, that you have made your decision on where to attend for architecture, now what? Consider the following steps between now and the start of the fall semester. Register for Orientation: It is critical to register for your summer orientation;…
Read MoreTWENTY SKILLS OF THE CAREER SEARCH 2023
TWENTY SKILLS OF THE CAREER SEARCH 2023 Given the end of the academic year is fast approaching, our last entry on the job / career search was the following: A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – JOB SEARCHING ACRONYM https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-job-searching-2023/ It provides an almost step-by-step to the job searching process; well, as a compliment, we are discussing the needed skills…
Read MoreCAREERS BEYOND: DISRUPT x OOA
CAREERS BEYOND: DISRUPT x OOA Our last entry focused on Careers Beyond; because of the strong interest in the topic, we could NOT resist to highlight a conference that took place over the weekend bringing further attention to Careers Beyond Architecture. Beyond highlighting this conference, ARCHCareersGuide.com provides multiple resources on the topic. Most importantly is the publication,…
Read MoreCAREERS BEYOND
CAREERS BEYOND With your degree in architecture, did you ever think of working for Walt Disney? Well, you can learn the story of Barbara Bouza, the current president of Walt Disney Imagineering with her background in architecture at the upcoming AIA Conference in June in San Francisco, CA. AIA Conference – San Franciso, CA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/barbara-bouza/…
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