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David Murray, Article 25
Last week I was fortunate enough to speak to David Murray who is Managing Director of Article 25, a humanitarian architecture charity.The charity designs to improve health, livelihoods and resilience to disasters.David's background has been leading the charge on other also important charities, so it was really interesting to hear his thoughts on what makes Article 25 different.We discuss the wild ride of the coronavirus, what the charity has been up to as well as how volunteering can give a rewarding industry experience.If you would like to find out more about Article 25 or get in contact you can check out their website here: https://www.article-25.org/
📐 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
39:0926/10/2020
Emma Walshaw, First in Architecture
It's been a tough week and we need a treat so let's release this episode earlier than scheduled! I was fortunate enough to speak to Emma Walshaw who is the founder of First in Architecture.Emma has a background working hard in the industry as an Architectural Technologist before setting up First in Architecture which is a successful business that offers valuable resources to Architectural professionals in the industry with valuable resources such as 'Understanding Architectural Details with Passivhaus'You can find more information and contact Emma at: https://www.firstinarchitecture.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
43:4124/10/2020
Top 10 tips to find and secure a job in Architecture
Come listen to the team at the Architecture Social summarise and give an overview of all the topics we have discussed in finding a job in Architecture live.Here we will be discussing our Top 10 tips to help you find and clinch a job, especially during stressful times as these.
📐 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
01:01:0921/10/2020
Emily Foster, Level 6 Architectural Assistant at AHMM
It's Friday night, I am at home on my diet drinking water with not much to do - booo. Well, luckily the fantastic Emily Foster helped light up my evening, discussing her current role at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris as well as teaching us the ropes of the Architectural Apprentice scheme.If you are considering studying Architecture through the apprentice route, or an employer who knows very little about the scheme then it is well worth checking this podcast out. Roll up your socks, sleeves and get that glass of water before coming along for the ride.
📐 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
50:3809/10/2020
Architecture Recruitment - Find out What REALLY happens behind the scenes
Do you want to know how recruitment works behind the scenes in Architecture? Let's discuss it together, a frank and open chat about how it really works from the 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
59:1807/10/2020
Christopher Hartiss
From holding zero on the measuring tape to the hero of Chelsea Barracks. I was lucky enough to spend an hour having a great chat with Chris about his career, thoughts on architecture as well as advice for those in the industry.Chris has had key leadership roles on major redevelopment projects including Chelsea Barracks, The Shell Centre and One Tower Bridge. If only Chris took Tracy's tat back in the book shop it may have been a different story!
📐 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
01:02:2601/10/2020
Are you on the right salary?
COVID aside! For now and the future, let’s discuss how to find out if you’re on a good salary in Architecture, assess your value and work towards earning that figure if you're below
📐 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
01:03:3630/09/2020
Petr Esposito - Founding Director of Thirdway Architecture
In this week’s podcast, I was lucky enough to have a frank conservation with Petr Esposito about all things Architecture, an hour before a deadline!Come join us to learn more about Thirdway Architecture, Petr’s journey and some advice about what he looks for when interviewing for his team.The bells of time past were invented and thrown on the floor as well as a few horns honked in the making of this podcast. Explicit language, best listen at home or on headphones!
📐 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
52:0128/09/2020
Alternative career paths after studying or working in Architecture
It's not as uncommon a feeling to think after studying Architecture that you may want to do something different. I did it! We learn so many skills from studying and working in Architecture, come to join us talk about proven alternative careers as well as some other ideas you may find useful.
📐 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
01:05:0123/09/2020
Alvin Zhu, Projects by People
In this week's podcast it was great to speak to Alvin about what Projects by People is all about - the highs and lows of producing content as well as us both feeling lost in Architecture sometimes. Come along for the journey and check out Projects By People on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/projectsbypeople
📐 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
43:5419/09/2020
Are Architecture Job Boards still useful?
Over the years working in Architecture and also Recruitment I've seen job boards change, some come and go and there is some success stories. On the other hand, everyone has been saying job boards are dying, expensive to use and useless for the job seeker and advertiser. Who is right and is COVID-19 the nail in the coffin for change?
📐 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
51:4217/09/2020
Nylda Hamchaoui, The Architectural Experiment
Back with a BANG, did you miss us?We were lucky enough to sit down with Nylda Hamchaoui from The Architectural Experiment to learn, explore and muse. Come join us discuss architecture literature, journalism, job seeking and Stephen Drew’s bad habit of not reading Architecture books while studying. Also, there are a few bells and laughs too.
📐 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
33:1914/09/2020
Tom Shore, Architects Benevolent Society
In this week's Spotlight, I was lucky enough to have a chat with Tom Shore who is support relations at a charity called the Architects Benevolent Society, a great organisation that help hundreds of Architectural professionals within our community.Architects Benevolent Society - https://www.absnet.org.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
24:2909/09/2020
Sana Tabassum, :scale
Launching our community spotlight podcast, Stephen Drew from the Architecture Social and Sara Tabassum from :scale sit down to have a chat, discuss all the great things that Sana is up to and share with you all that is awesome about :scaleSana is a community member of Architecture Social with her own group. You can find her on www.architecturesocial.com or at her own fantastic website which is https://toscaleblog.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
15:5701/09/2020
Martin Andrews (Principal Lecturer, Academic Lead and Architect at the University of Portsmouth)
Come listen to Martin Andrews (Principal Lecturer, Academic Lead and Architect at the University of Portsmouth) and Stephen Drew (Associate Director at Macdonald & Company and Architectural Assistant Part II) discuss how to get a job in the Architecture industry.
📐 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
45:1814/08/2020
Are you doing enough? How to make an IMPACT and STAND OUT in a crowded job market
Are you doing enough to find a job right now? Not making progress?Here is our guide on how to make an IMPACT and STAND OUT in a crowded job market.It's tough, I get it. Let's have a frank chat. Come listen live to Will Ridgway, Jack Moran and Stephen Drew's top tips on how to get a job in the current market
📐 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
50:1912/08/2020
How to prepare and start a new job at an Architecture Practice, FULL THROTTLE!
Now you've accepted a job offer and plan to join in a few days. EXCITING! OK, let's jump in two feet first and prepared.Come join Will Ridgway, Jack Moran and Stephen Drew to discuss live how to prepare for and start your first job at an Architecture 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
58:1711/08/2020
What do you do after an Architecture Interview?
Jack, Will and Stephen know what it's like to chase feedback, dealing with offers and rejection - a lot of people are wondering how they do it. Hear the trio talk about their top tips on what to do after an interview.
📐 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
55:0304/08/2020
How to be sublime when interviewing online
Join me, Will Ridgway and Jack Moran as we discuss live how to come across your best in an online Architecture interview. We'll share our thoughts, tips and techniques that will help you on the day. Don't worry! You got this
📐 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
33:2129/07/2020
How to Shine in an Architecture Interview
Join Stephen Drew, Will Ridgway and Jack Moran live as they take you through the steps to come across your best in an Architecture interview. They'll give their thoughts on how to handle tough questions with ease, offer tips for being well-prepared before going into a job or internship interview and share some of their favourite strategies that keep them calm during interviews so nothing can go wrong!
📐 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
01:01:4128/07/2020
Finding Jobs, Securing Interviews and Creating Opportunities
You're looking for a job, but with so many applicants and not enough jobs to go around, you need some help. You may have heard the old saying, "the early bird gets the worm," well what about this one: The wise applicant is always on time! It's more like being early than late because that first impression can be all-important.To become an architect of your destiny (pun intended), Stephen Drew, Jack Moran and Will Ridgway will show us how we might increase our chances by creating opportunities where there are none; find unadvertised openings from industry professionals themselves in Architecture; secure interviews before someone else does - or even better yet snags up those coveted positions right out from under them.📐 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
59:4526/07/2020
How to Design an Excellent Architecture Portfolio - Top Tips and Do's and Dont's
Join me, Will Ridgway and Jack Moran as we discuss the best and worst things to do when designing your Architecture portfolio!Join our panel of experts for a lively discussion on how you can effectively design an architecture portfolio. We'll cover everything from what should be included in it to appropriate formatting techniques that will make sure your designs get noticed by potential employers.📐 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
58:5826/07/2020
What makes a good Architecture CV?
Do you want to learn how to make a CV that will land the interview of your dreams? Tune in for this episode of the Architecture Social, where Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway share their expert advice on what makes an excellent resume. Get ready for some industry insight with Jack Moran as he shares his thoughts too!
📐 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
01:01:5425/07/2020