Many job seekers in architecture and interior design have gap years in their resumes. For example, maybe 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 left unexplained....
Hiring the right people can be challenging during rapid company growth. The firm feels pressured to meet all sorts of other demands during this time. Breaking the hiring habits that have worked for decades can be difficult, but the truth is that hiring processes are...
Networking has gotten much easier thanks to social media and professional platforms like LinkedIn. If you have a professional online presence, then you should already be highlighting your skills and experience. But your future career growth depends on improving your professional profiles and keeping them...
With no sign of an economic slow-down in the coming year and the skill gap widening, architectural firms need to engage and retain talent if they want to thrive in this market. To do so, focus on retention by keep employees happy and increasing engagement....
The design of meeting rooms and other office spaces affects employee’s ability to communicate, collaborate, create, and focus. In many industries where teamwork is essential to problem-solving and meeting deadlines, office designs are needed to encourage positive interactions between team members. Here are some of...
From glacial retreat and shrinking ice sheets to warming oceans and rising sea levels, climate change is here and it continues to grow across the globe. The architecture industry is adapting to combat climate change. Here are some ways that architecture and design jobs are...
2019 is over and the new decade has begun. Let’s take a quick look at a few of the residential architecture trends of 2019. Smart Home Technology and the Connected Home Interest in building smart homes has increased exponentially over the past few years as homeowners turn...
Recent signs suggest the boom in growth in the architecture industry is gradually slowing down. It’s a good time to reflect on what it takes to successfully manage a firm during a time of economic uncertainty. Luckily, there are actions you can take to continue...
It takes thoughtful leadership and effective communication to take a firm to the next level. It takes a vision and a solid plan to meet that vision. Many firms do a great job planning the budgets and expected revenue for growth. They do a great...
Evaluating emotional intelligence can be used as a barometer of future success. Those who have a good sense of emotional maturity and adaptability tend to succeed in architecture and design jobs. Although intelligence is still important in the workplace, hiring candidates who lack emotional maturity...