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Hiring the right candidate for a design or architecture role requires a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach. While an interview is a crucial component of the hiring process, relying solely on a single interaction with a candidate may not provide enough information to make an informed decision.  This is why you [...]

Your design portfolio is your chance to showcase the quality of your work, demonstrate your growth, and show employers your potential. A hiring manager wants to see what you have designed in the past and gain insights into your personality and taste level. With a smart profile, you can increase [...]

In the ever-evolving professional world, your LinkedIn profile is more than just a digital resume—it’s your brand, your professional handshake, and often your first impression. Whether you’re actively job hunting or happily employed, keeping your LinkedIn profile current is one of the smartest career moves you can make. Here’s why: [...]

In the fast-paced world of business, the old adage “people are your greatest asset” holds true. One strategic approach to ensure a company’s success is through Talent Acquisition Consulting. This discipline involves discerning talent needs, identifying potential candidates, and integrating them effectively into an organization. It’s a vital, nuanced process [...]

So you’ve landed an interview for a design director position. Congrats! This is a huge accomplishment, and it’s a great opportunity to showcase your skills and experience. But… now what? How do you prepare for an interview when you’re the one who’s usually doing the interviewing? Never fear! We’re here [...]

DBI is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager with strong design skills and a great customer care attitude to help design some of the most high-end residential homes in the Detroit Area. Apply here!

We’ve all been there—after months of searching, countless interviews, and possibly some rejection emails, you finally receive a job offer. It feels like a relief, like a weight has been lifted. But before you say yes, take a step back. Not every job offer is the right one, and accepting [...]

When was the last time you updated your portfolio — not merely added your latest project but revamped your design portfolio for the digital age? The effective digital presentation of your work is essential in introducing your designs and defining your work. Updating and adapting your portfolio to meet the [...]

The one trait every designer needs is empathy. When we think about the qualities that make a great designer, it’s easy to focus on technical skills: mastery of design tools, understanding of color theory, or proficiency in user interface principles. But while these skills are undeniably important, there is one [...]

Internships are often a rite of passage for students and early-career professionals across various industries, and architecture is no exception. But for budding architects, the question isn’t just whether they should intern—it’s when the best time to do so is. Should it be during college, after graduation, or later in [...]

How Architects Get Paid More.  It is a very important question as the industry enters 2025 and out of its current slow period.  If you’ve been in the architecture and design industry for any length of time, you’ve learned one truth: architects are paid less than they are worth.  As [...]

How to Attract Top Talent to Your Firm?  Every architecture and interior design firm wants to attract star talent, but how do you attract them? What are they looking for? These stars need to see that your firm has what they want. Here are some tips for better understanding high-quality [...]

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 [...]

How to Attract top talent?  As firms start to rebuild or grow, the battle for talent is resuming. It is often a knee-jerk reaction to think that money is the key to finding the right talent. This is part of it.  But many factors will attract top talent to your firm.  [...]

Exploring Innovation: DBI Visits the Boxabl Factory Recently, the team at DBI had the exciting opportunity to visit the Boxabl factory. Based here in Las Vegas, Boxabl is a groundbreaking take on revolutionizing affordable housing. Our visit not only provided insights into the manufacturing process of their unique foldable homes [...]

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.  [...]

5 things you should never say to your boss.  Of course, there are more than five but the five listed below are egregious. No, you don’t have to be best friends with your boss to have a successful architectural career. With that said, your boss is a key figure in [...]

Improve workplace cohesion.  It can seem like a daunting request.  From political opinions to differences in how to respond publicly to the pandemic, division seems to be growing in our nation. Yet, this isn’t the first time that our country has experienced significant differences. With such a wide range of [...]

Use these 4 trends to hire top design talent and your firm will add outstanding architects and interior designers to your team. With the industry evolving rapidly, architecture leaders must stay up-to-date on the latest trends in hiring and interviewing. In this article, we’ll explore four key trends shaping the [...]