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In the competitive architecture and design hiring landscape, candidate experience isn’t just a buzzword. How potential hires perceive and interact with your recruitment process can have a big impact on whether they want to join your firm, making the candidate experience a critical factor in the success of your hiring efforts.  This is particularly critical

The structures and spaces designed by architects never exist in a vacuum. Often, the success of a project is defined primarily by how well it meets the needs of the people who will use it, and integrating systems or features that address those needs is at the heart of the work architects do for their

Talent management has been among the biggest challenges facing business leaders in recent years. In the 2024 New Era of Leadership report, a third of CEOs reported changing worker expectations as a top challenge they’re facing in the current year. This was followed closely by difficulty hiring the right talent (30%) and keeping up with

In the ever-evolving field of architecture, firms need to attract top talent to stay competitive and relevant. Recruiting architecture professionals who can drive innovation can be a challenge, though. Demand for architects across the industry is growing at a rate of around 8,000 new openings per year, a trend that’s expected to continue through 2032.

Architecture can be a competitive field. While there will always be a demand for professionals who can design buildings, homes, and public spaces, most firms and clients look for architects with a robust portfolio and proven history of successful projects. This can make it difficult to break into the industry and find an architecture job,

One lasting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the expansion of remote work. Employers and employees both have seen how the option to work remotely or in a hybrid model can benefit everyone, bringing cost savings to organizations at the same time it helps employees maintain their ideal work-life balance.  For those growing an

The importance of protecting the environment and its natural resources has never been clearer than it is today. It’s estimated that 37% of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide are from the construction and building industries, a figure that is leading many design and architecture firms to actively seek ways they can reduce their carbon footprint and

Finding the right architect for a role or project isn’t easy. Many firms were operating short-staffed in 2023, and with 60% of firms in the AIA’s Work-on-the-Boards survey expecting to take on more projects this year, it’s likely that hiring architects will continue to be a challenge through 2024. The BLS predicts the industry will

Online job boards are a convenient way for architects and designers looking to advance their careers to find their next opportunity. Across industries, 59% of job seekers turn to online marketplaces when they’re looking for a job, making these sites the most popular job search strategy, ahead of social media (39%), professional network connections (25%),

An online portfolio is a must-have tool for modern architects to further their careers. Not only will this be a requirement when you’re applying for jobs and internships, but it’s also one of the best ways to establish your brand as a designer, or to connect with potential clients as an independent or freelance architect. 

Writing a great job description is a key step in attracting the right professionals to your open architecture roles. That’s more true now than ever in the past. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of architecture jobs is expected to see a growth rate of 5% through 2032, faster than the average

Architecture is a varied field. The types of projects that an architect designs can include a wide range of buildings and structures, from private homes to industrial facilities to public spaces like parks and other outdoor areas. For students of architecture, deciding what specialization you want to focus on is an important first step to