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Lemonade – “it’s not a pink slip, it’s a blank page”
For those recently laid off – the 1/2 hour movie “Lemonade” it’s definitely worth your time. It focuses on layoffs in the advertising industry, but the overall message is inspirational for architects as well: “Don’t be the person who’s out there looking for a job – be the person out there doing something interesting.”
The long(er) road to licensure
A recent article on the Design Intelligence blog (http://www.di.net/blog/2009/12/intern-to-architect/) analyzes historical data from Oregon, New York and Nebraska to show that the time it is taking architectural interns to achieve licensure is longer than anticipated, and appears to be increasing over time. Below are a few potential reasons. 1 – Intern Development Program (IDP) The [...]
Splitting wood & solving problems
I don’t come from a rural background, but strange as it may seem, I find swinging an ax enjoyable, and I could spend an hour a day at it and not get sick of it. In fact, I did just that one summer. And having done so, I now realize there are some simple problem [...]
Let your customers tell their story
Another great idea from the folks at HOK. By taking the focus off their firm and shining it onto their customers, by providing a platform for their clientele to tell their stories, they stand out from the typical convention booth. 35 videos already posted to their YouTube channel on the first day of the convention [...]
Myths of Negotiation: keep this mp3 handy
Professor Margaret Neale, of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, provides a scientific gutting of all the myths you probably think you should stick with when negotiating. Particularly helpful when heading into a job interview, this mp3 is one to download and listen to prior to any major negotiation – contracts, performance reviews, anywhere you want to take control of the outcome and produce a result that feels beneficial for both parties and is beneficial for you.
Automate your job search with indeed.com
Whether or not you are currently looking for a new employer, it is a good idea to review relevant job postings as they come up. It keeps you informed as to the nature of the current market and competitive salaries, and allows you to respond quickly to jobs as they become available. Who wants to [...]
Download the building code at no cost
When the Building Code is enacted into law, they become part of the public domain, and should therefore be available to anyone at no cost. Thanks to the folks behind public.resource.org, from which you can download the building codes for free.
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