Layoffs. They happen and they stink. Once you get over the initial emotional freak-out from learning that you are being laid off, it is time to act. Unfortunately, with all of the fallout, fears, and questions that arise when you get laid off, it can be difficult to know what [...]
Architecture is a deeply rewarding field, but it can also come with long hours and high stress. Deadlines are a top priority, and this can create significant pressure. Knowing this, many architectural firms are trying to reemphasize the “life” side of work-life balance. Employees right now expect a level of [...]
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.
Most HR managers simply don't have the time to evaluate the candidate beyond their resume. If it looks like they have diverse skill sets and communicate decently, they are hired in hopes that they'll hit the ground running once on the job. However, the reality is that getting up to [...]
Promoting psychological safety is not a one-time effort but a process of communication and understanding, as well as responsiveness and decision making. When looking at how technology affects psychological safety in the workplace, it is important to consider the entire picture. These days, even retail design jobs are affected by [...]
Every creative has experienced some degree of a creative block. Creative blocks are not limited to only traditional visual artists and writers. All creatives, including designers in interior design jobs and architecture jobs, look for ways to tap into creative ideas when they've hit a wall. There are different reasons [...]
Making a great first impression at your new firm can be fun, exciting, and a little unnerving. So naturally, you want to connect with your coworkers and feel comfortable in your work environment. If you’re a naturally outgoing person that possesses a lot of confidence, meeting people may be more [...]
For many of the same reasons that professional athletes, actors, and authors hire agents, when it comes to finding the best talent on the market for design jobs, partnering with industry-specific recruiters is your best bet. In addition to already having access to a roster of qualified candidates, here are [...]
There were over 6,000 people that graduated with architecture degrees in 2019. As this talent enters the job market, how does one stand out over the other? What do architecture firms look for when hiring? Since architecture firms receive hundreds of resumes per posted job listing and usually interview only [...]
Effective time management is getting even more difficult with all of the new technological distractions we’re constantly surrounded by. One of the keys to getting more done in less time is planning, prioritizing, and streamlining your work. Then, it’s about promoting more efficiency in your life by focusing on the [...]
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