CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND: UPDATE

CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND: UPDATE Careers in Architecture and Beyond – 9/23/22 About two years ago (see above), ARCHCareersGuide.com published and launched — Careers in Architecture and Beyond, a booklet that provides insight to the myriad of career paths one can pursue with a degree in architecture.  Careers in Architecture and Beyond is the resource…

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CAREER PROFILES UPDATE

CAREER PROFILES UPDATE ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to post additional Career Profiles, an additional resource on our website.  As we stated back then, reading profiles of architects is a great way to learn more about the profession of architecture.   Career Profiles http://www.archcareersguide.com/profiles/ Career profiles of architecture students, emerging professionals, educators, and practitioners are a wonderful…

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FROM RECESSION TO LEADERSHIP

“FROM RECESSION TO LEADERSHIP: MY JOURNEY THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH” As in the past, we are pleased to share another guest essay from Jessica Pagan Aello, principal with Hanbury.  What is special about Jessica is having her career plan (2008) from her course, Careers in Architecture from the University of Maryland which she…

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FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY Another guest essay from Katherine Beisler, LEED AP BD+CM who discusses her career in architecture and direct focus on sustainability.  Do you have an interest in sustainability?  Well, do read about her career path and learn how to make it your own. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be…

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20 YEARS AFTER THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

2024 – ~20 YEARS AFTER THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND Below is a link to the initial survey from the University of Michigan Class of 1984 20 years after their graduation. https://www.archcareersguide.com/20-years-after-graduation/ Using the above as inspiration, we surveyed students from the University of Maryland 20 years after their taking a careers course. Did you know…

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AFTER GRADUATION 2024

AFTER GRADUATION 2024 Just last week, we discussed the differences between graduations and commencements.  But now, many universities have held their ceremonies or soon will.  As such, what will you do next after graduation.  Below are some ideas to make the most of the next phase of your career. https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduation-vs-commencement-2024/ SAY THANK-YOU Perhaps old-fashion, but…

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EXPLORING DESIGN ACROSS DISCIPLINES

It was tough for me to find the right path out of architecture school. I wanted to design great spaces, but I had difficulty figuring out how to get the jobs that would allow me to do that after graduating. It was tough even getting a job, before worrying about the quality of design work…

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS – RESOURCES

In September 2022, ARCHCareersGuide.com launched the publication, Careers in Architecture and Beyond.  It provides insight to the myriad of career paths one can pursue with a degree in architecture.  Aside from the profiles was an appendix full of resources, an article on career designing, and a listing of professional associations. To better share the resources,…

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CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE UPDATE

CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE UPDATE In the past, we have shared resources on the topic of careers BEYOND architecture; as new resources have emerged, we wish to update our listing of resources. The newest resources (listed below) has NOT yet been released; it becomes available on May 15, 2024. Architecture’s Afterlife: The Multisector Impact of an…

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FROM ARCHITECTURE TO PRODUCT DESIGN

FROM ARCHITECTURE TO PRODUCT DESIGN Once again, ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to share the personal story of Irini Zendeli as she transitioned from architecture to product design.  If interested in reading more about others who have transitioned, check out Careers in Architecture and Beyond.  For more details on product design, visit the Industrial Designers Society of…

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