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Erique
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Gasport, New York
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What are the best tips for finding a company that best fits you and allows you to be creative in the architecture field?
I'm a senior in high school, looking to study and pursue a career in architecture and would like some tips so I can become as successful as possible. Whether I need to move to a bigger city or first get an internship , I would like all the advice that I can get.
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John Raudenbush
telecommunications engineering
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Odessa, DE
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John’s Answer
Erique,
Take some time to explore the company and their Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These groups are a great way to connect with others and support diversity and inclusion at work. Try to broaden your education goals, so you can aim for various design jobs, like CAD, GIS, residential, corporate architectural design, or building design presentations. If you haven't already, learn CAD and get comfortable with Google applications, as they will be helpful for your career. Understanding permitting, project management, and related fields will also open up more opportunities for your growth. Keep pushing forward, and you'll find many paths to success!
Take some time to explore the company and their Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These groups are a great way to connect with others and support diversity and inclusion at work. Try to broaden your education goals, so you can aim for various design jobs, like CAD, GIS, residential, corporate architectural design, or building design presentations. If you haven't already, learn CAD and get comfortable with Google applications, as they will be helpful for your career. Understanding permitting, project management, and related fields will also open up more opportunities for your growth. Keep pushing forward, and you'll find many paths to success!
Henry Ling
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Hello Enrique,
Here are some steps to help you find a company that suits you and encourages creativity in architecture:
1. Review your past work and be honest with yourself. Identify which projects stand out for their clarity and execution. These projects highlight your skills and show where you excel and where you can improve before graduating.
2. Check job boards and focus on listings that match your strengths. Prepare examples showing how your skills align with the job requirements.
3. Ask yourself if you truly want to do the job. This decision will guide you on whether to pursue an internship or move to a bigger city. Internships offer hands-on experience from start to finish, which can lead to your dream job, while bigger cities offer broader opportunities.
Here are some steps to help you find a company that suits you and encourages creativity in architecture:
1. Review your past work and be honest with yourself. Identify which projects stand out for their clarity and execution. These projects highlight your skills and show where you excel and where you can improve before graduating.
2. Check job boards and focus on listings that match your strengths. Prepare examples showing how your skills align with the job requirements.
3. Ask yourself if you truly want to do the job. This decision will guide you on whether to pursue an internship or move to a bigger city. Internships offer hands-on experience from start to finish, which can lead to your dream job, while bigger cities offer broader opportunities.