All Careers Advice
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Staying ahead of the pack
29/09/2009
There is no hiding from the fact that the architectural job market is tough at the moment, with a high number of good applicants for all advertised jobs.
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The basics
29/09/2009
The strength of your CV and portfolio will be key to your ability to get the job you want.
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Paper portfolios
29/09/2009
Most employees will not respond well to unusually large portfolios.
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Electronic portfolios
29/09/2009
When sending your portfolio in digital form, make sure that it is in a format that can be read on any computer system.
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Covering Letters
29/09/2009
Before you write any covering letter, make sure you have some knowledge about the practice.
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Overview
29/09/2009
Architectural salaries vary around the country and can depend on the size and reputation of an individual practice.
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Architecture education
29/09/2009
To qualify as an architect you will need to complete a part I undergraduate degree, a part II postgraduate degree or diploma, two years of practical experience and finally part III examinations.
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Part I
29/09/2009
After completing the part I undergraduate architecture degree, students will need to decide if they wish to continue their education to become a fully qualified architect.
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Part II
29/09/2009
After your part II degree, you should look for practical experience that is relevant to the type of role you would like to find once you have fully qualified.
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Recession support
29/09/2009
There are a number of scholarships, bursaries and grants available to architecture students, as well as competitions aimed at students which offer cash prizes that can help fund your studies.
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Urban designer
29/09/2009
Urban design covers a number of different disciplines within the built environment and construction industries.
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Interior designer
29/09/2009
An interior designer is concerned with the decoration, design and renovation of a building's internal spaces.
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CAD/3D visualiser
29/09/2009
An architectural CAD (computer aided design) technician or 3D visualiser is an individual that specialises in creating digital images of architectural projects.
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Landscape architect
29/09/2009
A landscape architect designs open spaces such as gardens, public squares and parks.
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Architectural technician
29/09/2009
An architectural technician is junior to an architectural technologist. A technician will be involved in the mechanics of the design, applying technology to design to ensure that all the information needed for the building to be safely constructed and work well is collected and investigated.
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Architectural technologist
29/09/2009
An architectural technologist is responsible for the technical development of an architectural design, ensuring that the building is safe and built to schedule.
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Architectural assistant
29/09/2009
An architectural assistant is an individual who has not fully qualified and registered as an architect but can help a qualified architect with the design of a building or scheme.
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Introduction to architecture
29/09/2009
So what is working in architecture about?
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Architect
29/09/2009
An architect is a qualified professional who plans and designs buildings and structures. They should ensure that a building is safe and works for the people that have to use it as well as being attractive.
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Introduction to the profession
29/09/2009
There are approximately 30,000 registered architects in the UK today, designing all sizes of built structure from small loft extensions to ocean-spanning bridges, skyscrapers, schools and hospitals.