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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Happy New Year! I Quit! I hear this story all the time. It is the first Friday morning of the year and things are going well. The weekend is close, and your project is on track. You have the right budget, the right timeline, and the right team in place. [...]
In the complex world of architecture, the perfect job often appears as elusive as a blueprint for a floating city. Yet, an expert navigator exists: the recruiter. With industry insight and a potent network, recruiters bridge the gap between skilled candidates and top firms. This article explores how these pivotal [...]
This week I want to share 4 things to always say to your boss. As you might recall, last week I discussed 4 things you should never say to your boss, you can see the video here. This week we go over the positives.
Never say these four things to your boss. In this video, I share the four worst things you can say to your boss. I have also written a blog going over these and some other things you should never say to your boss. You can find it here.
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.
The “New year, new me” cliché is one we all love because it shares the promise of growth. It’s the new year, so it’s time for those New Year’s Resolutions to create the new “you,” right? Wrong! If you want to create real change in your life, it will take [...]
The reasons architects don’t usually get hired comes down to one thing: interview skills. Architecture recruiters and hiring managers are looking for candidates with more than design ability. They’re looking for candidates who love what they do and can articulate that passion in an interview. 4 Reasons You Didn’t Get [...]
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