After the Livestream on "How To Get Your First Job As A Part I Architectural Assistant – #1 Starting The Search", we opened the clubhouse stage to hear everyone's thoughts on the topic.Featuring the Global Architects Alliance and Jason Boyle."Are you a Part I Architectural Assistant who is about to hand in your work or perhaps you’ve finished pinning up your work at the end of the year’s exhibition?Soon you’re going to be going out into the big wide professional world and begin the search for your first job. It can feel overwhelming and stressful, I remember that feeling quite well. First of all, you CAN do it and with a little bit of help and guidance, I will try and make the search EASIER and less PAINFUL for you to endure.Over the next few weeks, I will be doing a series of Livestream webinars that are OPEN for all and FREE. We are going to go through the process from the start, staring at a blank paper all the way to starting a new job.Find the whiteboard that goes along with this discussion here: https://architecturesocial.com/guides/how-to-get-your-first-job-as-a-part-i-architectural-assistant-1-starting-the-search/" 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Are you a Part I Architectural Assistant who is about to hand in your work or perhaps you’ve finished pinning up your work at the end of the year’s exhibition?Soon you’re going to be going out into the big wide professional world and begin the search for your first job. It can feel overwhelming and stressful, I remember that feeling quite well. First of all, you CAN do it and with a little bit of help and guidance, I will try and make the search EASIER and less PAINFUL for you to endure.Over the next few weeks, I will be doing a series of Livestream webinars that are OPEN for all and FREE. We are going to go through the process from the start, staring at a blank paper all the way to starting a new job.Find the whiteboard that goes along with this discussion here: https://architecturesocial.com/guides/how-to-get-your-first-job-as-a-part-i-architectural-assistant-1-starting-the-search/ 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Paul Iddon is one of those fantastic treasures in the industry with a wealth of knowledge and experience that you know if you had a few beers down the pub with after work with a few hours spare, you'd be in for a good time. An architect, former practice owner and marketeer, and Vice President of Manchester Society of Architects. In this conversation, we cover the difference between marketing and selling, and the importance of both in the role of a job seeker to secure a position, as a practising professional to climb up the career ladder as well as a business owner's to get yourself out there to win more work. As well as practical examples on why you need to learn to sell and how we discuss how the Manchester Society of Architects manages to fill events in a saturated market as well as other tips and tricks from the marketing guru himself. Paul's field of expertise is helping manufacturers communicate intelligently and efficiently with architects and specifiers. He looks for new, effective ways of approaching Brand Positioning, Strategic Processes and Activation. You can reach out and contact Paul here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauliddon/ 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Did you know that there is a WORLD event for Digital Construction Skills every year and a team from the UK competes against other countries from around the world on different challenges like modelling a project in BIM against the clock?! Me neither! I've been living under a digital construction rock, luckily my next guest Michael McGuire who is a lecturer at New College Lanarkshire has opened me to something I did not know existed.Lecturer by day and Training Manager for the WorldSkills outside of hours - tune in to learn Michael's journey in digital construction, what the New College of Lanarkshire are doing to make their students employable in the field of construction once graduated, as well as an insight in the awe-inspiring Digital Construction competitions at the WorldSkills event.Michael is a Lecturer at New College Lanarkshire and the Training Manager for the WorldSkills UK BIM team training to compete in Shanghai 2022.An Autodesk Certified Instructor with 21 years CAD experience and over 12 years of structural steelwork and fabrication experience, his main responsibilities lie in developing and teaching the HNC and HND Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology courses.LinksYou can get in contact with Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mcguire-a680bbb/Learn more about World Skills here: https://www.worldskillsuk.org/Looking for upskilling? Check out: https://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk/  📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Grab your lunchtime sandwich and join us to discuss with Satwinder Samra the importance of collaboration between Academia and Practices within the Architecture Industry. Not just that nice "Architecture chap on the television", did you know that when Satwinder isn't recording for the BBC he is developing initiatives that encourage new relationships between architectural practice, academia and industry from his position at the University of Sheffield as Director of Collaborative Practice and a Senior University Teacher. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Call to Action: The next RIBA President needs to be representative of its members! Time for the first worker at the helm. Earlier in the month we put out our Call to Action with an open letter and a form where Architecture workers could nominate themselves to run as part of our campaign. Well good news, we have four candidates who are working in the Architecture Industry. These people are not company owners, they have worked themselves up like YOU and are full of ambition. Incase you missed this weeks hustings, you can meet the candidates, ask questions and hear what they have to say tonight at our open Hustings, live on Linkedin, Youtube, Facebook and Twitter at 6 PM GMT next Wednesday the 27th!  📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

We are in the people business, and it's absolutely crucial to our success that we are mindful of the types of working environments we curate. Inclusion, diversity, and equity are not just some buzz words! They mean something! We welcome you to join us in a roundtable discussion as we talk about recruitment and best practices for team retention, team building, fostering inclusive work environments, women in architecture, as well as the larger state of the AEC industry. Live on the Disrupt Symposium, you can find out more and view the original recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS3zx...You can find out more about the Disrupt Symposium here: https://www.disruptsymposium.com/ 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Call to Action: The next RIBA President needs to be representative of its members! Time for the first worker at the helm.Earlier in the month we put out our Call to Action with an open letter and a form where Architecture workers could nominate themselves to run as part of our campaign. Well good news, we have four candidates who are working in the Architecture Industry.These people are not company owners, they have worked themselves up like YOU and are full of ambition. Hannah Deacon:Since 2019 I have been working as a Project Architect running multiple schemes through all design stages, including 2 projects currently on site. In 2021 I also became a RIBA Student Mentor for Oxford Brookes.Everyday is a constant battle to convince clients and consultants that zero carbon construction is essential instead of a 'nice to have'. This is exacerbated when challenged on my authority and experience as a young woman in a patriarchal elitist environment.My primary action as President would be to enact real change by making the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge mandatory and strip practices of their chartership if they are not showing real commitment to reducing climate change.Benjamin Champion:I’m an architect at Sheehan Nagle Hartray Associates and I qualified in October 2020. Last year I ran for a national council seat and got half-way through the rounds of voting, and I’m currently organising an event for the London Festival of Architecture called ‘Ask an Architect’ to raise money for charities tackling homelessness.Muyiwa Oki:Muyiwa Oki is an Architect in the Design and Digital team at construction consultancy, Mace Group. At his previous firm, Grimshaw Architects, Muyiwa was founder and chair of the Multi-Ethnic Group and Allies staff network and an external speaker and mentor for aspiring architects at the Grimshaw Foundation, which exists to encourage greater social mobility within architecture. In the wider industry, he’s known for presenting at Practice Clinics focused on EDI leadership and participating in panels, events, and radio programmes on behalf of RIBA. Also, a regular contributor to the next generation of architects as an Ambassador for the Mayor of London: Design Future London challenge. Muyiwa is also co-founder of a design-tech venture called Modulor, focused on making Digital Twins of spaces affordable.Henry Pelly:Henry is a Principal Sustainability Consultant at Max Fordham LLP, an employee-owned environmental design practice.  Henry is RIBA chartered architect and was the Youth Commissioner for Sustainable Development on the RIBA Ethics and Sustainable Development Commission.  He is intent on putting all the recommendations of the commission into action. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

We often talk about what it's like getting a job in the UK, however, have you ever wondered what the experience is like moving away from the UK to working abroad? Join me this Friday at 4 PM GMT, the perfect time for a cheeky Friday beer to hang out with TikTok's #1 international Architect Russell M. Henderson who became a RIBA Chartered Architect in 2008 and packed his bags to work in Tanzania, East Africa and never looked back. See you then! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Architect...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchitectRu...Instagram @architect.Russell https://www.instagram.com/architect.r...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@architectrussellSkillshare: https://skl.sh/3lX8zMMFacebook: https://www.m.facebook.com/ArchitectR...Twitter: https://twitter.com/RusArchitectWebsite: https://www.architectrussell.com/  📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

What's it like to be part of the team at ColladoCollins?It's a good question. I've known this great company for the last few years and have an idea, but perhaps you would like to know what kind of projects would you be working on there?Other people may be thinking what's career progression and social life like? These are all the kinds of normal and healthy questions that we would love to know about an Architecture Practice before we join or send an application. Join us with Dominic Hailey (Senior Associate), Angus Clogg (Architect) and Carlota Boyer (Associate Architect) sharing with us some projects their working on, insights on what it's like to be part of their team, tips on the application process as well as any questions.  📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

An Architect or Architectural Assistant with qualifications recognised outside of the UK should find a job easily in the UK, right? Sadly, this is FAR from the truth. Even though Architecture and Architecture Assistants are on the Skilled Shortage list for ease of VISA applications, relocating for many job seekers is still ROCK HARD to find a job within Architecture in the UK. Find out first-hand the trials and tribulations experienced by Marwah Aziz as she overcome this uphill battle to find a job in the UK. Joined by Hannah Broke at Renaisi who helped during her job search, join the three of us not hold back our thoughts and first-hand experience of seeing how HARD it really is for overseas Architects to get a job in the UK as well as some practical tips on how you can survive the uphill battle to overcome that first hurdle and do the hardest bit of your careers' job search. If you are struggling reach out to Hannah Brooke at Renaisi, message Marwah Aziz or find some useful content in the Architecture Social's Resources section. LINKS: Resources - https://architecturesocial.com/resourcesTransitions - Renaisi - https://renaisi.com/transitions/Marwah's website: https://www.masdyl.com/ 📐  📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

There's never been a better time than now to change the status-quo within Architecture doing things "the way its always been" forever and ever and ever. It's 2022! Time to shift the paradigm and create a new one. Let's make Buckminster proud. Or perhaps this is all "hot air?!".... "Yeah yeah Steve I've heard it all before." Sara Kolata has organised the Disrupt Symposium later this month. Join the convo on Architecture in the Metaverse, research impacting strategy, ever-changing design and tech, etc. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Get your snorkel gear ready... we are going DEEP! Who is Sunken Blimp? What is the Sunken Blimp?All good questions. Rumour has it that the Sunken Blimp is all about interdisciplinary design explorations, computational design, and digital fabrication.I am curious to learn more and what better way than to do it live with you all.To guide me in this world of exploration is co-founder Matheus Stancati who's background is in Architecture, Digital Fabrication, XR development, and more.Hold on to your seat and join me on this live replay to learn about what creative solutions Matheus and the team are creating by converging scientific research, technology, and architecture.The original video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzZuIhrV6q4&t 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

We often learn about practices when we see their projects in Architecture Magazines, or when we are looking for a new job we often judge a company by what we can see on their website. Well, I think it'd be much more interesting to learn about what it's like to work at an Architecture Practice from the horse's mouth! Either the founders who set it up or people who actually work on the frontline as part of the team. So to kick off this idea, I can think of no one better than the charismatic and ambitious Oliver Lowrie, the founder of the emergent award-winning practice called Ackroyd Lowrie. Join me live on Wednesday at 1 pm to discuss with Oliver what it's like to work at Ackroyd Lowrie, understand the principles behind why the practice was created and cultural values that are important in the office. On top of that, we may have a look at some cool projects as well as learn what type of designer excels at Ackroyd Lowrie, how to stand out in their interview process and take questions from the audience. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Often we discuss what makes a great Architecture CV and Portfolio as well as how to give the best impression in an interview.That's all well and useful, however, have you thought about the actual email message you send to an employer which has your important documents attached?Not only that but have you thought about the naming format of the PDF? Now before you say to me, Steve, that's a boring topic. Yes, it's boring. It's also one of the most important parts of your application.The structure, tone and effectiveness of the email are all super important as that is the first impression you make. Even worse, a badly titled and constructed email will get LOST in the inbox. Meanwhile, you are waiting by the phone wondering why the Practice never got back to you!Don't be that person who gets mislabeled as SPAM or DELETED because your application is overlooked.Roll up your sleeves, put your thinking cap on, boot up Outlook and join me to thrash out this subject after listening to me sound like Mickey Mouse for 2 minutes. Ooops technical error!! 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

This week I managed to sit down after hours with one of the founders of Renovi.io. Adonis Zachariades works in, dreams and is passionate about Blockchain, NFT, Metaverse and Web 3.0. An economist himself with Architects in the family, it was fascinating to learn how the idea of Renovi came about and where it got to today. Lucky for me that Adonis is smart and patient, so join me ask a bunch of newbie questions in space about NFTs, Cryptocurrencies, Tokenomics and what it will be like to use as an Architect as well as the experience for the end-user. Find out more about Renovi.io here: https://renovi.io/Their upcoming competition for Architects can be found here: https://medium.com/@renovinft/next-to... 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

...and what do they have to do with Architecture?! Last year you may have heard the terms Web3, NFTs and the blockchain all thrown about but do they have any relevance to the future of our industry?Listen back to our open conversation on clubhouse where we shared our viewpoints on if NFTs are a complete fad or something more profound which opens lots of possibilities for the built environment and influence our roles as designers. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

New year. New Job? The Architecture job market has changed DRAMATICALLY in the last 3 months. We should know, we've been recruiting for my own teams as well as several Architecture Practices. Join Stephen Drew for an unscripted, upfront conversation LIVE to find out what he thinks you really need to know and what mistakes to avoid in your search.You can watch the video of the live stream on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/architecture-social  📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

You may be hearing the rumblings in the background of people discussing the Metaverse, NFTs and the blockchain. What do these all mean? Well just before we broke up for Christmas I thought the best way to learn is to speak to a trained Architect who is currently building and has sold NFTs of her projects to tell us all about her journey as well as insights. Fatemeh Monfared is an architect who graduated from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, she immediately found her passion in the NFT world and began designing the headquarters of a startup investing in yield generating gaming assets called Plei, in Decentraland. She is the co-founder of a collaborative NFT art project, called MahDelage. She is currently launching her own NFT collection while working as a freelance metaverse architect. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

There's been so much going on lately in the world of Architecture.  Working remotely in professional practice is no longer impossible to implement and hybrid working is arguably here to stay.At the same time, communication and content creation online within Architecture has evolved at a rapid pace.Earlier in the year FAF (Future Architects Front) raised awareness of the ongoing woes and realities of entering the Architecture profession from a student to becoming a young professional.  Lately in the news, there is a reshuffle within the RIBA headquarters.It's been a strange two years, however, I don't see us going back. Is this now the new normal?Given all that's going on, who are the next generation of Architects and what does that look like to be part of it?This Wednesday at 1pm I am joined by the awesome Hamza Shaikh, trailblazer Architect in the making and content creator of the Two Worlds Design podcast as well as his exponentially growing Youtube Channel where we will discuss LIVE the next generation of Architects. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

In 2005, Scott Mactavish moved away from mainstream Architecture and joined an architectural recruitment company in London, recruiting Architects at all levels for the local market. This is as fate happens we met, as when I went into recruitment leaving Architecture, Scott was one of my Directors!Join us for a rough and ready episode late into the evening, battling technology, to have a no holds barred conversation about the Architecture profession and the underbelly of the recruitment industry.Scott studied his Masters in Architecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture and his BA Architecture degree at Manchester University. His professional industry experience spans education, commercial and residential sectors, gained at award winning design practices including CRTKL, Austin Smith Lord and Sheppard Robson. Scott has also worked as a tutor at the Bartlett during his Masters. In 2005, he moved away from mainstream Architecture and joined an architectural recruitment company in London, recruiting Architects at all levels for the local market. After living in Australia for a short while and a 2 year stint as a Director for a small agency in London, Scott moved to New York in 2015 to shake things up and set up an office. He now identifies as a true New Yorker beeping in traffic and rushing around (pre-pandemic at least) with a pumpkin spiced latte in hand during the fall (aka autumn).Scott's professional experience includes working for Clients such as BP, Royal Bank of Scotland and Manchester University. Scott also worked in Melbourne for a couple of years working as an architect for the Buchan Group, specifically working on the Star City Casino in Sydney.Scott can advise on what employers look for in a potential candidate, noting the subtle transatlantic differences as well as advise on portfolio compilation and interview techniques. Over the years Scott's Clients have included Zaha Hadid Architects, Rogers Stirk Harbor, KPF and SOM. Although now based in Brooklyn, Scott tries to get back to Europe as often as possible (pandemic permitting!) combining his love of travel with his work where possible. Recently however, Scott has picked back up his love of skiing; exploring the delights of up-state New York and living proof that skiing is really like riding a bike - you never forget!You can find Scott Mactavish on Archinect here: https://archinect.com/scottmactavish 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Tanisha helps built environment organisations strategically grow their brand and business by tapping into the power of storytelling.  Join us for an open conversation about alternative careers in Architecture, the importance of online marketing as well as discussing the tools, tips and tricks of the trade within communications.A trained architect, Tanisha has over a decade of combined experience in architectural practice, at AJ100 firms, as a contributor at The Architects’ Journal, and a communications consultant to sustainability organisations, including the Passivhaus Trust, Good Homes Alliance, and the Sustainable Development Foundation. She also assisted with the publication of London 2012 Sustainable Design: Delivering a Games Legacy.Tanisha’s work sits at the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and communications. Concept Culture was founded out of a desire to combine her passion for architecture and storytelling with her expertise in creating engaging brands and visual content, as featured on the Business of Architecture podcast.  Tanisha regularly speaks at industry events, including the London Festival of Architecture and Festival of Place. She is also a committee member of Women in Architecture UK, a Creative member of the London Collective, and Associate at Futurecity. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Two weeks ago, I sat down virtually with the incredible John Snow, who gave me an insight further into the world of Planning. We work together in Build Studios based in Waterloo, where John runs his successful business called Tetrik Planning.Join us to talk about what the role of a planning consultant does, how they work with Architects, find out what a Section 1:06 agreement is and all the news about the Tesco's in my parent's village.For the first 8 minutes, there is some slight rustling on the audio, which gets fixed. Don't be that person who clicks off, you'll miss all of John's valuable knowledge based on years of experienceJohn Snow's Bio:John Snow BSc (Hons) PgDip MRTPI, Company FounderJohn is a fully accredited RTPI planning professional with a wealth of experience in the private and public sectors across many different planning disciplines.John Snow's career started working for a Local Authority before progressing into the private sector where he gained a detailed knowledge of larger and more complex planning schemes including minerals, waste and land management. He subsequently gained extensive experience with major household brand Companies advising on complex and contentious schemes across London and the South East including retail, mixed use schemes and housing.His skill and expertise lies in understanding the detail of the planning situation in order to seek to provide workable solutions.He prides himself on his honest, approachable and direct manner and his ability to work proactively with many other professionals in the planning industry to achieve positive results and value for his clients.In his spare time he loves travel, swimming and is a passionate advocate for disability rights and inclusivity.Links:https://www.tetrickplanning.co.uk/ 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Midst July after hosting a room on Clubhouse I was invited to join Michael Riscica on his podcast to talk about life, the Architecture Industry and building the Architecture Social. Here is the description from the episode:Some people take a long and winding route to realize that architecture is the field for them. Stephen Drew is not one of them. He always knew that he wanted to be an architect. He did temporarily entertain the idea of becoming a doctor, but his love for drawing and designing won out. Even his friends always assumed that he would become an architect. Stephen was passionate about graphic design and geography, which is an unusual combination. He went to the University of Westminster – that was his first time in London. He graduated into the global economic crisis and was worried about finding a job. Encouraged by a friend (who is now a famous You Tuber), he sent out a large number of CVs and ended up landing a job in a top firm as his first job.In today’s episode, Stephen talks about his experience working in recruiting for architecture firms. He explains what architects need to understand about recruiters and also talks about the ins and outs of finding a job as an architect. Stephen also discusses the project that he started during the pandemic, Architecture Social. He explains what it is, how it started, and why it’s interesting to young architects. Listen in to hear Stephen’s thoughts on the word community, what he thinks about the Clubhouse app, and his advice for architects applying for jobs. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: What inspired Stephen to pursue a career in architectureWhere Stephen went to architecture schoolWhat happened after architecture schoolWhat Stephen is doing todayWhat the recruitment process looks like for StephenHow Stephen feels about doing recruitment workArchitecture SocialWhat Stephen thinks about ClubhouseThe use of the word communityStephen’s advice for aspiring architectsWhat Stephen knows now that he didn’t know thenThe book that changed everything for StephenStephen’s favorite resource, product, or gadgetStephen’s best time saving trickHow listeners can find StephenTop Three Takeaways from This Episode:It’s important to understand the recruiter’s role.Understand what community really means.Become a better version of yourself.Stephen’s Advice for Aspiring Architects:“It always changes over time, but the things that I think are constant is that don’t worry about whatever other people are doing but hold yourself accountable and keep pushing yourself.Favorite Quotes:“Don’t doubt yourself too much.” – What Stephen knows now that he didn’t know then.“A book that’s been really helpful is How to Win Friends and Influence People.” –The book that changed everything for Stephen “I would love to say it’s not a mobile phone, but the mobile phone is both a blessing and a curse.” –Stephen on his favorite resource, product, or gadget“I’m not a list person, OK? So bizarrely, that frees up all my time because I’m not listening to a lis.”  –Stephen on his best time-saving trickResources Mentioned on the Show:Stephen DrewStephen on LinkedInArchitecture Social 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Learn how to stand out in a crowd and competitive job market by finding out what employers and hiring managers look for when recruiting architectsABOUT THIS TALKHow to stand out in a crowd and competitive job marketWhat skills employers are looking forBest CV practicesBest Portfolio PracticesComposing an email that catches their attention  📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Many years ago, I decided to roll up my sleeves to learn Revit. I frantically looked for something that was easy and accessible for me to learn, turns out LinkedIn Learning worked best for me where they had a course led by the instructor Shaun 'SCB' Bryant.I may not be a model student, however, I may be a better host (you can be the judge!). On this week's episode, we have the fantastic online Autodesk instructor, musician and experienced industry professional discuss the joy, trials and tribulations of building an online learning course, switching to an alternative career within the industry as well as the opportunities we all can create for ourselves in the face of adversity.Let us know what you thought!Shaun's Bio.With over 33 years of industry experience, I'm an Autodesk Certified Instructor for AutoCAD and Revit Architecture, combined with CAD managerial skills and sales, support & technical expertise. This extensive skill-set has been honed whilst working as a consultant, trainer, CAD manager and CAD user with a varied background as a CAD/BIM and CAFM consultant and trainer, in addition to time spent as a CAD manager and some time spent in sales, pre-sales and business development.I am a published online [in]structor for LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com) with numerous online courses in the library on AutoCAD and Revit. I also produce bespoke training courses and manuals for clients.I'm an Autodesk Expert Elite and was previously a Director on the Board of AUGI, with numerous articles published in world-class publications such as Cadalyst and AUGIworld. I am also a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Certiport, developing Autodesk Certification for both AutoCAD and Revit Architecture, as well as being an SME for graphics card manufacturer, AMD. I am also the founder and author of the reputable CAD blog, Not Just CAD!, which now has it's own LinkedIn newsletter and will be going live with a LinkedIn Live video podcast very soon!As a veteran Autodesk University (AU) speaker, I am a seasoned AU Speaker Mentor (and Emeritus), providing expertise and guidance to novice AU speakers. You can contact Shaun Bryant on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadfmconsult/Shaun's business can be found here: https://cadfmconsult.com/His online LinkedIn Learning courses can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/shaun-bryant 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

It was fantastic to be invited to speak with Team Esteem to talk about "Post-Pandemic Careers in Architectural Design", you can find more about them and the original recording on their Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjlrf...  or their website here https://teamesteem.co.uk/"The Covid-19 pandemic had brought the entire world to a standstill, but now as the cases of the coronavirus is reducing, the industry is trying to get back to usual. However budding architects are finding it difficult to find their place in this “new normal” world. To address this problem, Team ESTEEM brings to you the twelfth webinar as a part of the seminar series, Symposium, on Post Pandemic Career In Architectural Design by Industry Expert, Stephen Drew. Stephen Drew is the founder of Architectural Social and is the Head of Talent at Ackroyd Lowrie. Stephen has done his Bachelor of Architecture from Manchester School of Architecture and BA(Hons) from the University of Westminster. Stephen is also a council member of Royal Institute of British Architects(RIBA).00:00 - Introduction 02:07 - Questions & Answers 59:23 - Outro"   📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

The Architecture Social is back and we are kicking off our new live series of unrestricted conversations with reputable guests of the industry alongside my meanderings, rants, bells and banter as the host.Luckily, I am starting with a seasoned pro within the architecture podcast world, the fantastic Rion Willard, who hosts the professional and polished Business of Architecture UK podcast.While podcast king at night, a bit like superman, in the day Rion is an ARB registered Architect with his own acclaimed practice called The Thinking Hand Studio.Join us live and contribute to the conversation, where we will be talking about the bottlenecks of practising Architecture, squashed fees and anything else that comes to mind.At the 30 minute mark Stephen's internet goes weird for a minute but picks up after then! Let us know your feedback. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Many months ago at the start of lockdown, I embarked on the journey of building the Architecture Social. As luck would happen, Sarah was building her community platform called "The Architect Project" at the same time. This online fluke of crossing paths turned out to be an awesome collaboration. In this podcast episode, I caught up with Sarah to discuss the lesson's learnt of practising Architecture while building an online community platform, all the while being a mother and living life. I admire Sarah's drive, join us in an open conversation discussing personal and professional drive and the journey that got her to become "National Emerging Architect Prize winner" in Australia. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. Let me know your thoughts and feedback. You can find Sarah's awesome website here: https://www.myfirstarchitecturejob.com/ and member's platform here: https://members.myfirstarchitecturejob.com/ 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

In this episode, I am joined by the fantastic Katya Veleva, who has a background in Architecture & BIM and is now an Inclusion, Equity and Diversity consultant and a qualified coach and mentor.Her work is dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations to find the methods, techniques and language that brings them together in a way that not only everyone can be their best self to the table, but they can attract and execute world-changing work.Join us for an open discussion about being gay in the Architecture industry, what it means to be truly inclusive and diverse in a workplace as well as what are the challenges and success stories of working with people as a coach on their own personal and professional journies.Let us know what your thought of this episode, I know I said I'd publish it in September, but better late than never and what an episode!You can contact Katya here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyaveleva/ and find out more about Bush Cloud here: https://www.blushcloud.co.uk/Katya's new podcast can be found here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1767304📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

On this podcast, I have the fantastic Angela Mazzi join us to discuss mental health and happiness in Architecture. Join us to discuss breakthroughs in career roadblocks, the future of apps like Clubhouse, dealing with deadlines and anxiety as well as me discussing my own experiences working in Architecture and the trials and tribulations of running a business.Angela Mazzi is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through the built environment with an emphasis on socio-cultural impacts. Since 1995, she has been an advocate for good design as essential to the quality of life with emphasis on urban impacts, user needs and community interaction.In order to ensure that buildings respond to and interact with their context and are responsive to the needs of their users, Ms. Mazzi has been involved in numerous efforts aimed at educating members of a community on design principles and working with them to advocate for better development.You can find Angela on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamazzi/Angela's excellent podcast called Architecting can be found here: http://architectingpodcast.com/ 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Will Ridgway joined the Architecture Recruitment team at the beginning of 2019 which was led at the time by me (Stephen Drew!). A blank slate and keen to learn, Will was new to the Architecture scene and had not recruited in any industry before. Join us to discuss learning the ropes of the Architecture Industry, dealing with the pandemic as well as joining me on the wild ride of the Architecture Social from the beginning.We also shed light on what we believe it takes to be successful, what the best candidates do consistently as well as how to stand out in the job market when looking for your next step in your career. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

"What does it mean to be a Professional" with Jason Boyle. The term being professional is a term often used loosely and often used in cases where it is not correct. So what is professional? Let's explore the attributes of professionalism in architecture from competency, reliability and accountability to honesty, integrity and self-control. Being a professional involves flexibility and respect for others and must continue to learn and develop to keep your skills relevant.  📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Matthew Jackson studied Architecture in 2007 and moved away from mainstream Architecture into project management and business development for BIMobject, a technology-driven digital company whose mission is to digitalise construction for a sustainable future.In this episode, Matthew and I discuss what it is like to move away from traditional Architecture and work in a digital startup that goes through exponential growth, moving away from the UK for a life in Sweden,  the industry's challenges with becoming digital, going green as well as what the future holds for Architecture.One of my favourite conversations for sure, buckle up and enjoy the ride.You can find Matthew on the Architecture Social as well as reach out to him at BIMobject or on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-jackson-bim/ 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Karen Fugle is someone who I admire that focuses on leadership and career coaching for architects, designers, construction professionals and their organisations after having worked in the construction industry for over 25years.Join us to discuss the trials and tribulations of a career in Architecture, the joys of coaching, the online and offline world (real-life!), overcoming difficult times and the power of experimentation."Hello! Having worked in the construction industry for over 25years, I now focus on leadership and career coaching for architects, designers, construction professionals and their organisations, to increase personal and business success. Through one-to-one coaching, group coaching and workshops I cover areas such as: Leadership skills, engaging employees, time/overwhelm, communication and influence, confidence, resilience, outplacement/redundancy and career transition. I work face-to-face (London) and via Zoom.My past experience includes varied roles in Architectural, Engineering and Interior Design practices that have given me the experience to understand the sector, the challenges and the way designers work. My most previous role was Owner/Director of Evolve Consultancy, a leading UK CAD & BIM consultancy that continues to work with many high profile UK firms.* RIBA Future Leaders Coach 2021* Women in Architecture UK (WiA) committee member: www.wia-uk.org* ResoLex panel member - Collaborative working specialists: www.resolex.com* PCC - Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)* Coach Master Toolkit Certified* WBECS (World Business and Executive Coach Summit) - Entrusted to create post-session notes, capturing key learnings, for world-wide attendees. WBECS 2020 Summit / WBECS 2021 Summit.To find out more about how leadership or career coaching can help you, your practice or your employees, please get in touch for a discussion:Karen@SleepingGiant-Consulting.comwww.sleepinggiant-consulting.com" 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

I am thrilled to kickstart our second season (woohoo!) of the Architecture Social's podcast with a resident host of the Architecture Social's community forum, Benjamin Champion.While Ben is a fantastic Architect at Sheehan Nagle Hartray Associates, he also happens to be a technology enthusiast and the gamemaster of our Dungeon and Dragons group on the Architecture Social.Join Ben and me in a no-holds-barred conversation about everything and anything as well as his motives to run for the RIBA Council.This was fun, let me know your thoughts and also do check out Ben's election statement over on RIBA:"I am a newly qualified architect. Over the past eight years I have worked in small villages, in London, and abroad. I have seen the ways architects are viewed by a range of clients and by varying cross sections of the public - which is not always positive. The recent uproar on behalf of architectural assistants demonstrates that this perception is not restricted to those outside the profession.A common topic I have noticed in conversations with other young architects over the past sixth months is a frustration with the apparent impotence of the profession to influence the outcome of a building. It is my intention during my time on the council to work towards linking architects with the general public by providing a more public-facing aspect of the profession to de-mystify the process of engaging an architect.The frustration with the structure of our education and the position of architectural assistants resonated with my own experience and has prompted me to try and provide a young professional voice to the council. There is a clear wish for change, which the current council is admirably and successfully addressing, and I have a strong desire to contribute."You can vote for the RIBA Council here: https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-1-0/riba2021/en/home?bbp=19879&x=-1 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Do you go into meetings feeling stressed and anxious about the thought of someone asking you a question? Do you leave wishing you had just plucked up the courage to say what you needed? It's time to start showing up authentically with confidence and intention so you can start to make the impact you really want instead of hiding in the corner. Stephen Drew and Tara Cull are excited to be back again with Emma Wainer from Speaking at Work to discuss preparing for meetings and challenging conversations. We’ll discuss tips and strategies for preparing and how to use reflection and evaluation to learn from setbacks. We want you to walk away feeling like what you thought was impossible is absolutely achievable.   📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

The Architect's Shelf is a space for discussion, exploration, and debate on all things architecture and design on the Architecture Social, set up by Nylda from The Architectural Experiment and Emily Foster."We got the opportunity to interview Sarah Lebner, the award-winning Principal Architect at Light House Architecture and Science who is also behind my first archi job and the author of 101 Things I Didn't Learn in Architecture School (And Wish I'd Known Before) on our first book in the Launch of the Architect's Shelf! Sarah shares resources and advice over at https://www.myfirstarchitecturejob.com/​You can check out The Architectural Experiment here: https://thearchitecturalexperiment.com/ 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

It's an awesome feeling to accept a new job offer! Ahead of you are new opportunities in your next job, the only problem is now you have to hand in your notice period with your current employer. Nightmare! Handing your notice period doesn't have to be stressful or emotionally exhausting for you and your employer. Actually, if you get it right you can leave on the best of terms and keep a great professional relationship. Join me (Stephen Drew from the Architecture Social and Ackroyd Lowrie), Tara Cull from ArchiEnglish, and Will Ridgway from Macdonald & Company to share our top tips on how to leave your current employer on the best of terms while handing in your notice period. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Words are powerful. More powerful than you think. With the words we choose to use, we have the power to stand out amongst the rest. In a competitive job market, how can we make small changes on a CV to make more of an impact? It’s all the small things you do that add up to a big impact. Let's discuss how the language we use on our CV - the structure, the power words: verbs & adjectives, and how to quantify your achievements using language that potential employers need and want to hear. Let's also discuss the language you use for your own values and how to analyse and use the language from job descriptions and websites to show how dedicated you are to making your application stand out. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

On this week's episode of the Architecture Social Podcast, my guest is the fantastic Stephen Glands who is Director of the Architecture Team at the recruitment consultancy Macdonald & Company.Stephen and I both worked together for over three years, the perception of a recruitment consultant is not always glowing - however, I admired Stephen Glands' candid and helpful approach to finding the right position for people mid-career onwards.In our conversation, Stephen shares valuable insight into the traits and techniques he has seen successful people use that have gone onto successful careers as well as what it takes to rise above adversity.Stephen Glands's Biography"Hello! I've been recruiting in the design and development space since 2000. Does that make me 'old and wise' in recruitment terms? You decide!I’d hope that at the very least it means I know what I am talking about. I am fortunate enough to receive lots of referrals and recommendations from both hiring clients and the people I am assisting to find a new job, so I’ll take that as reassurance that I am doing something right!I have two main streams that I operate in. The first is senior and executive appointments for people from design backgrounds. Anything from Associate up to Partner or Managing Director. The second stream is jobs for people who want to work outside of mainstream design, usually with a developer, main contractor, investor or property consultancy. These roles tend to be Design Management, Technical Management or Head of Design roles.I seek input and information from others in order that I may advise them correctly. I don’t dress things up to be anything they are not so you’ll always get an honest and useful response from me. I take pride in having an informed perspective on the market so I am able to advise people on the best route to take.After all these years in recruitment, I still love my work! I enjoy putting people in positions where they can have a positive impact on our built environment. I particularly like working on strategic hires.Outside of work I like mountain biking, playing badminton, scuba diving, travelling to interesting places and eating out. All of which has come to a distinct halt whist I focus on bringing up two boys!" 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

There are many reasons why people find it difficult to discuss salaries, especially with your current employer. Most of us do not want to be seen as greedy and make them think we're unhappy or ungrateful. But, if you do not have tough conversations with your employer then how are they going to understand your thoughts, ambitions and worth? Learn how to take responsibility, establish a career trajectory with goals and gain control of your salary in negotiations with your current employer. See you then!  📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Stephen Drew worked in the Architecture Industry for 4 years and has since 2014 recruited for renowned Architecture Practices at the top of their game such as Zaha Hadid, Heatherwick Studios, Hawkins/Brown, Gensler, Skidmore Owings and Merrill. An important part of the recruitment process for Architecture Practices is finding someone who can use the software they use and add value by introducing new skills and knowledge to the office. Here are his thoughts on what Architecture Software you need to learn NOW which will give you an advantage and accelerate your career in 2021. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Evelyn Lee, FAIA, is the first-ever Senior Experience Designer at Slack Technologies, Founder of the Practice of Architecture, and Co-Host on the Podcast, Practice Disrupted. Lee seamlessly integrates her business and architecture background with a qualitative and quantitative focus to build a better experience for organization’s employees, clients, and guests.Evelyn received her Bachelor of Architecture degree with honors in 2002 from Drury University where she minored in Global Studies while playing on the Women’s Soccer Team. In 2003 she received her Masters of Architecture degree from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). She believes in the power of design to create transformative experiences and (re)define organizational culture, that the best design outcomes are the result of a highly collaborative process and that all design should start by putting people first.Join us in an open conversation about the current state of the Architecture industry, what it's like to work in the tech industry, behind the scenes on her podcast, and much more. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Andy Shaw is a Dubai-based architect and educator, elected to the role of chairperson for the RIBA Gulf chapter in January 2020.  Currently working as a managing partner at AMA on Dubai Harbour Master projects and other cultural government agency projects throughout UAE.  Join us to discuss what it is like to move from the United Kingdom to a new life in the Middle East as well as what it is like to teach while running a business. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Gabriel Chek is the creator behind the popular Instagram blog @archlogbook and the new @archloggers course. At the time of our conversation, I was in between renovating my house! We still had a great chat about his passion for helping architects gain clarity and confidence in their careers and life, setting up new courses as well as working on confidential military projects in practice.MI5, I was only asking about the projects Gabriel works on for the audience, don't add me to the suspect list...  📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Is it appropriate or should you ask about equality and diversity? Perhaps you are wondering what types of questions are appropriate to find out how a company supports inclusion and diversity? What are the right questions to ask so you know you’ll be supported for the long term? How can you be more courageous to know what to share about your own experiences, history and culture? If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions then you’re not alone. These questions come up on a daily basis in coaching sessions with Tara Cull ✨  from ArchiEnglish and we want to help you understand more about how to address these questions. Join Jackie Handy - Trainer, Consultant and TEDx Speaker, Tara Cull ✨ ESL Coach from ArchiEnglish and Stephen Drew from The Architecture Social as we tackle how to ask future employers questions about culture and diversity.    📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

At the beginning of March, I sat down virtually with Lisa Raynes from Pride Road Architects to learn more about her practice Pride Road Architects.Lisa is a RIBA Chartered Architect and set up Raynes Architecture in 2010. She founded Manchester Curious in 2015 and has now set up Pride Road, the Architectural Practice Franchise.Join our informal podcast interview and learn more about Lisa's practice 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com