6 Marras 2020

How can you use your time efficiently in second lockdown to improve your skills within Architecture?

Quiet or difficult periods can either disappear, or they can become useful evidence for the next opportunity.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss how architecture professionals can use quiet or difficult periods to build skills, stay organised, support wellbeing, network, learn software, engage with community, prepare for jobs and maintain career momentum.

The conversation covers:

How to choose skills that create visible career evidence
Why wellbeing, structure and activity matter during uncertain periods
How networking and community can support job-search momentum
Which software and career tasks can help candidates become more employable
Why planning beats vague self-improvement when the market is slow

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Architecture Skills to Build When Work Is Quiet

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:53 Current Events and Lockdown Reflections
01:53 Maximising Time During Lockdown
04:01 Community and Charity Involvement
04:58 Staying Active and Mentally Healthy
07:33 Upskilling and Learning Opportunities
18:26 Networking and Community Engagement
25:00 Personal Reflections and Future Outlook
28:18 Maximising Your Time During Lockdown
28:28 Job Search Strategies and Networking
29:44 Upskilling and Continuous Learning
32:07 Staying Active and Engaged
32:55 Current Job Opportunities
35:21 The Importance of Planning and Structure
39:40 Community and Support
44:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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(00:00) - Introduction and Greetings
(00:53) - Navigating Uncertain Times
(01:51) - Making the Most of Lockdown
(03:56) - Community and Charity Involvement
(04:53) - Staying Active and Productive
(07:20) - Upskilling and Learning Opportunities
(17:49) - Networking and Community Engagement
(23:11) - Personal Development and Future Planning
(27:26) - Maximizing Productivity During Lockdown
(27:37) - Job Search Strategies and Networking
(28:53) - Importance of Upskilling and Continuous Learning
(31:59) - Current Job Opportunities and Market Trends
(38:33) - The Value of Community and Support
(43:34) - Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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