The idea of negotiating a pay raise can be overwhelming, but an intentional approach can yield unexpected benefits for both you and your employer. The relationship with your company is built upon trust that is grown or diminished over time. A transparent conversation about compensation requires honest reflection on this relationship, which can be complex […]
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The goal of this study is to shed light on what is happening in the architectural community for the Pittsburgh region. In addition to looking at compensation it also includes demographics, equity, culture, and licensure. It was inspired by the AIA Compensation Reports (2017 & 2019), Equity By Design (2018 Survey), and Girl Uninterrupted Project
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In the architectural profession, the proper work attire can mean many different things. You could be in the office, at a client meeting, giving an important presentation, or going to a job site. Each of these situations means a completely different thing in regard to attire. As discussed in the “Interview” article, your attire makes
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Communication is a huge part of the architectural profession. As an architect, your overall role is to be a leader of the design team, a representative of the owner, and a resource for the contractor. To get everything for a building to work together relies heavily on the architect’s communication skills. I believe that a
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Punctuality is a major component of your professional career that you should master before graduating college regardless of your career path. There have been countless articles about how punctuality effects your career growth, reputation, and overall opportunities/responsibilities. I am writing my own post about it because it is that important. I have seen individuals not
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In the profession there is always the pressure of deadlines with an endless list of tasks that need to get done. Understanding time management to get through a list of tasks by a particular day can be hard enough to learn but if you are able to take these skills to the next level can
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One of the most important aspects of a company to most architectural professionals is office culture. As you work in different organizations you learn different parts of office culture that you value more than others. Office culture can have a major effect on your satisfaction level working there. But when you’re looking for a new
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Starting out at an architecture firm and being able to use BIM software is a huge benefit. Not to mention drawing in 3D can help you draft quicker but it can also help you catch coordination issues while in the drawing phases rather than during construction. One of the challenges with getting used to drafting
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