Young Architect's Blog – September 2010 Archive (5)

Interns: Don’t Sweat The Cover Letter

Are you trying to find your first architecture job? Are you stuck writing the perfect cover letter to entice your future employers?

A misconception that most students have when they are seeking their first jobs in the design and construction field is that employers actually care about their individual…

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Added by Young Architect on September 27, 2010 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Set Up Informational Interviews

This last tip is the one that I know will receive the most eye-rolls yet it is the most effective career building tool. Informational interviews are the “wolf in sheep’s clothing” because it is an interview, however there is not the pressure of an immediate employment decision to be made. I’ll explain……

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Added by Young Architect on September 23, 2010 at 10:17pm — No Comments

Send Thank-You Notes

The idea of the “Thank You” note sounds outdated and borders on inappropriate. However thanking people for helping you out throughout your career is one of the best career moves you can possibly make. If any of you readers have ever received a Thank You Note, you know that it can make someone’s day and it won’t be forgotten.…

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Added by Young Architect on September 15, 2010 at 10:58pm — No Comments

Post An Ad

Freelancing might be a very viable option, even if you are still employed. Take your first step by posting an ad for your services in the classifieds.

The worst thing that can happen here is that no one calls. On the positive side, this one ad could be the beginning of your own private practice.

Here are ideas of places to post an…

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Added by Young Architect on September 13, 2010 at 1:25am — No Comments

Job Search

You read correctly. Even if you are gainfully employed, even if the economy and job market is terrible (like it is now) it’s always a good idea to see what else is out there. Your job may have been an awesome opportunity when you started a few years ago, but maybe your interests or needs have changed. The actual act of searching for a job psychologically puts you in…

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Added by Young Architect on September 6, 2010 at 10:59pm — No Comments