How to get an Architecture Job during the Pandemic, a Step-by-Step Guide by a Recruitment Specialist

How to Land an Architecture Job During a Pandemic: Tips from a Recruitment Specialist

Join Stephen Drew, founder of the Architecture Social and head of the architecture team at McDonald & Company, as he shares invaluable advice on navigating the job market during the pandemic.

Drawing from his experience during the 2009 economic crash and his expertise in architectural recruitment, Stephen offers practical tips on staying organized, maximizing your job applications, and standing out to potential employers. Discover useful tools like a free Airtable template and learn strategies for broadening your job search beyond traditional job boards.

Stephen emphasizes the importance of persistence and volume, recommending architectural graduates and professionals to send applications to hundreds of firms to improve their chances of securing a job. Tune in for more insights and start your proactive job search today!

00:00 Introduction and Current Job Market Concerns
01:08 Organizing Your Job Search
01:30 Using Airtable for Job Applications
03:01 Proactive Job Application Strategies
04:15 Personal Experience During the 2009 Recession
05:43 Maximizing Job Application Volume
06:59 Finding Hidden Job Opportunities
09:30 Utilizing RIBA List and Google Maps
11:25 Final Tips and Encouragement

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🎁 FREE TEMPLATE:
You can find also our FREE AIRTABLE JOB APPLICATION TRACKER here:
https://architecturesocial.com/create-a-job-application-tracker-in-airtable/

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Current Job Market Concerns
• (01:08) - Organizing Your Job Search
• (01:30) - Using Airtable for Job Applications
• (03:01) - Proactive Job Application Strategies
• (04:15) - Personal Experience During the 2009 Recession
• (05:43) - Maximizing Job Application Volume
• (06:59) - Finding Hidden Job Opportunities
• (09:30) - Utilizing RIBA List and Google Maps
• (11:25) - Final Tips and Encouragement