Job searching is always challenging, with difficulties on multiple levels: physical, psychological, and financial. We advise you to prepare for the possibility that it may take several weeks or even months.
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Find out which projects suit YOU—whether that's low-rise residential buildings, interiors, public spaces, or exhibitions. Explore the niches of various offices and choose based on these factors.
It’s essential to understand the difference in office size when making a choice.
Here's our tip:
Large offices ↔ global projects with extensive developments. Growth can be slower, as there’s more specialization.
You'll typically be assigned tasks you excel at, like drafting, post-processing, or visualizations. Sounds appealing, right? Focusing only on what you enjoy. But there’s less variety, which can limit growth.
Small offices ↔ medium/small projects where growth is faster and more flexible.
You’ll have the chance to experience various stages of a project—from concept through working drawings to implementation. With this variety, you’ll better identify your strengths and weaknesses and understand that each project stage has its budget and requires more than just appealing visuals.
Young companies often seek engaging individuals to create something unique together, so it’s best to send your portfolio to teams that inspire you.
Check out the office's projects on their website. Do you resonate with their philosophy? Their approach? Are you impressed by their work?
It might seem minor, but enthusiasm is noticeable during interviews, and it matters to professionals.
When choosing a job, avoid focusing solely on high salaries and favorable conditions—often, the reality differs. Instead, pay attention to other criteria, like your interest in the project, and be open to good opportunities even if they don’t perfectly match all criteria.
We’ve outlined a few options, though we’re still working on this ourselves!
• Create a unique portfolio: Include projects that highlight YOUR unique skills and creativity. This way, the employer sees YOU, not just “another candidate.” This could be visualizations, drawings, building designs, or even research work. You can use references for inspiration, but avoid blind copying. Some add artistic details to their portfolio, while others prefer more “white space” for a clean look.
• Participate in competitions and workshops: Get involved in various events and competitions! They help you grow your skills, connect with professionals, and draw attention to your work. Almost every project, win or not, ends up online or in social media: Instagram blogs, Pinterest, Behance, competition’s website. This shows companies your activity and passion for the profession.
• Networking: Meet people in the architecture field! Events and competitions are a great way to build connections. Active participation in architectural events can broaden your opportunities: someone might offer collaboration, a job, or even a project.
• Continuous learning and development: Architecture is constantly evolving. Keep up with new trends, learn new skills, and explore the field. Books, events, and networking all offer endless possibilities!
• The ability to present your work: this skill really sets you apart from competitors! It's important not only to create an impressive design but also to be able to present it effectively and defend your idea, drawing attention to your projects.
Written by: Mariam Zelimger, Co-founder of archcampus
