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How To Get A Job At: MASS Design Group

2016-11-29T11:35:00-05:00

The search for employment is unpredictable and demands unrelenting patience. When you're at your wit's end, it can be tempting to send the same exact resume to what feels like the same job ad over and over again. However, no two firms are identical. Possessing certain technical skills are required across the industry, but there are particular qualities and red flags that a firm won't always simply list on their job ad. In Archinect's “How to Get a Job at _____”, we asked some architecture firms how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying to their practice.

How To Get A Job At: Rios Clementi Hale Studios

2016-11-16T12:30:00-05:00

The search for employment is unpredictable and demands unrelenting patience. When you're at your wit's end, it can be tempting to send the same exact resume to what feels like the same job ad over and over again. However, no two firms are identical. Possessing certain technical skills are required across the industry, but there are qualities and seemingly obvious red flags that a firm won't always simply list on their job ad. In Archinect's “How to Get a Job at _____”, we asked some architecture firms how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying to their practice.

How To Get A Job At: CO Architects

2016-11-02T12:09:00-04:00

The search for employment is unpredictable and demands unrelenting patience. When you're at your wit's end, it can be tempting to send the same exact resume to what feels like the same job ad over and over again. However, no two firms are identical. Possessing certain technical skills are required across the industry, but there are qualities and seemingly obvious red flags that a firm won't always simply list on their job ad. In Archinect's “How to Get a Job at _____”, we asked some architecture firms how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying to their practice.

How To Get A Job At: Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects

2016-10-12T12:05:00-04:00

How To Get A Job At: Weston Williamson + Partners

2016-10-05T01:18:00-04:00

Searching for a new job can be an exhausting task, especially in such unpredictable times. When you're at your wit's end, it can be tempting to send the same exact resume to what feels like the same job ad over and over again. However, no two firms are identical. Possessing certain technical skills are required across the industry, but there are particular qualities and red flags that a firm won't always simply list on their job ad. In Archinect's “How to Get a Job at _____”, we ask architecture firms how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying to their practice.

How to Get a Job at: FXCollaborative

2016-09-28T11:58:00-04:00

How to Get a Job at: Studio Link-Arc

2016-09-19T12:53:00-04:00

Navigating the unpredictable landscape of job hunting is an arduous task that demands unrelenting patience. When you're at your wit's end, it's tempting to throw caution to the wind and send the same exact resume to multiple design firms. But no two firms are identical. Although certain technical skills are required across the industry, there are particular essential qualities — and red flags — that aren't always listed on a firm's job ad. In Archinect's “How to Get a Job at _____”, we asked some architecture firms how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying to their practice.

The Architecture Job Application Hints & Suggestions from Employers

2007-08-10T13:00:00-04:00

A common question that frequently arises in our discussion forum is how to best apply for an architecture job. Who best to answer these questions than the employers? We have contacted some of the firms that seek talent through Archinect's job board to help provide some insight.

The following questions were posed to the employers:

What do you like to see when reviewing a portfolio?
How important is presentation in the portfolio?
Should the portfolio contain a lot of work, or a smaller selection of carefully selected projects?
Do you prefer to review applications (including portfolio) in digital or hard copy format?
What recommendations can you give an applicant for the interview process?
What are the most common mistakes potential employees make on their applications?
Can you offer any other helpful information?

The following firms have been kind enough to offer their advice:

Graft Architects, Rafael Vinoly Architects, Lettuce Office, Winter & Company, Mihai Radu Architects, Karin Payson Ar...