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How To Clarify a Gap in Your Resume?  Many job seekers in architecture and interior design have gap years in their resumes. For example, you spent a year traveling and studying international architecture. While taking a year off can lead to life-affirming experiences, they can also damage your resume if [...]

5 Ways to Stay Positive When Job Hunting can help many of you looking for work at this time.   I have talked with many job hunters and have heard time and time again that searching for a job is much harder than the work itself.  It can feel that way.  [...]

How to work abroad as an Architect?  Working abroad is a great way to grow your architecture career. Experience with design in other countries has many positives. From improving empathy skills and broadening your mind to diversifying your portfolio and expanding your professional network, working abroad can be a bold [...]

As I have been sharing since the first of the year, your firm WILL hire this year.  It is slow now and that makes it the best time for you to get your hiring process tuned up. Today I am sharing the three most comment mistakes I have seen firms [...]

Before jumping on a job offer, pause and revisit your career roadmap. Choosing the wrong job offer can be a decision you'll regret.

You've polished your resume, tailored your cover letter, and finally landed that coveted interview. But you didn't get the job. Here's why.

The six soft skills a designer needs continue in today’s post.  These last three soft skills are critical for designers growing into leaders in their firm and in the larger community. You can view the first video here. The full blog can be read here.

Resign Gracefully.  It may seem easy but in the moment it can be a challenge to ensure you leave your current role professionally and gracefully.  In my current Design+Dialogue, I share four ways to keep your resignation on track, professional, and graceful. I also have a blog post that goes [...]

2 reasons you didn’t get the job. You were not prepared You did not have confidence, because you were not prepared

Here are the best keyword tips for a resume. 1. Keywords need to match the job description 2. Keywords need to speak to the job you want 3. Keywords need to flow naturally in your resume 4. Keywords must be used uniquely for each job you apply for Check out [...]

You want what's best for your firm as an architect or interior designer. You want to attract top talent, keep them happy, and have a healthy work-life balance. But what's the best way to achieve this?