The 10 Commitments Companies Must Make to Advance Racial Justice
Uncertainty about the future was top of the list of what is impacting Architecture Communities mental health. A loss of social life and/or work culture had the highest number of responders. Of 122 responses 87 reported they had not received mental health assistance and/or resources from their employers or schools. In the wake of the
Continue ReadingAn Open Letter to Graduating Landscape Architecture Students
Landscape Architects are uniquely talented designing systems for both people and nature at all scales. Land8 is encouraging you to pursue your dreams of being a Landscape Architect. A “growing” field! Dear graduating landscape architecture student, I am thinking of you all as you graduate—Congratulations and well done! You have spent a lot of time
Continue ReadingHow Job Seekers Can Create Win-Win Hiring Outcomes
It is important to focus on performance expectations rather than compensation and years experience in the interview. As not knowing exactly what type of work you will be doing leads to dissatisfaction. If a candidate accepts an offer largely based on the title, compensation and location, a Win-Win Hiring outcome is unlikely. Win-Win Hiring means the hiring manager
Continue ReadingPandemic-Induced Hiring Freezes Strain New Grads
We would be happy to help you identify the candidates you are looking for. You may also use our website to post a job. www.archipro.com, I can be reached 866-966-2488. We can arrange a time to talk. With commencementin the rearview mirror, recent graduates of architecture programs are feeling the consequences of COVID-19 on their
Continue ReadingBest Practices For Virtual Presentations: 15 Expert Tips That Work For Everyone
15 Tips on virtual interviewing using Zoom and the like. Know your technology, do a practice run and put on your best News Anchor impression and have fun! In today’s COVID-19 world, virtual meetings and presentations have become the norm. While many presentation skills and best practices apply to both in-person and virtual presentations, expert virtual
Continue Reading9 Secrets To Stay Visible When You Work Remotely
It is in your best interest to Raise your energy and your Professional Profile. Ways include: Get it on video what your team is working on ? Let everyone know what your team does. Meet with other teams. Promote team members and your own good work. Weekly newsletter..Volunteer to sit in others your “boss” team
Continue ReadingCOVID-19: What Should Employers Consider As They Draft A Return To Work Policy?
Employers are being encouraged to help flatten the curb by creating a culture that actively encourages and supports a policy requesting that sick workers stay at home. With the White House unveiling its guidelines for opening up America again, responsibility has been placed on states and local officials to assess their preparedness to stay ahead of
Continue Reading7 Ways To Prepare For A Major Career Boost When COVID-19 Is Behind Us
Some things you can do now to boost your career! Reflect on the big picture you know life purpose whats next… and tie one goal to this. Grow your social media connections, master zoom, build relationships, show your leadership skills and reduce to make room for new more valuable activities. Despite all the challenges faced
Continue ReadingResults of AIA COVID-19 Survey How the Architecture industry has been affected.
Majority of residential architecture firms expect interest in new projects to decline in March % of residential firms reporting estimated change in inquiries and design contracts from February to March 2020 78% of residential architecture firms report slowing or stoppage of projects due to COVID-19 % of residential firms reporting change in prospective project inquiries
Continue ReadingHow To Job Hunt During The Corona virus Pandemic
Believe finding a new job is possible…because it is! Companies serving industries such as healthcare, affordable housing, transportation and infrastructure are hiring.. Remember, 85% of all placements happen through referrals so, up date your Linkedin profile and reach out to your recruiter, HR managers and contacts. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, over 6.6
Continue ReadingTen thoughts on the future of practice
Ten thoughts on how Architectural profession may be impacted, and potentially transformed, as a result.The duration and depth of the downturn will determine the potency of the ideas suggested. In February of this year, I gave a short talk to our Yale students about the economy and their employment prospects, suggesting that while all indicators remained strong and
Continue ReadingIs architecture heading toward an unemployment crisis?
Retail, hospitality, restaurant and tourism have been the hardest hit projects. But, design work continues to pick up in healthcare,affordable housing, transportation and infrastructure, landscape Architecture. Larger firms especially in NYC, Boston,Philadelphia where construction activities have stopped are seeing the more layoffs as small and medium firms managementand leaders are taking pay cuts. It is
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