When embarking on a new project, it’s common to work with unfamiliar team members, especially if you’re new to a firm. As a project architect, I’ve learned that it’s crucial to get to know the newer employees or young professionals right from the start. Younger staff will have less overall experience, are still learning a […]
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Welcome to the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) experience stories series! This series is to share experiences, timelines and advice of professionals that have completed their AREs. We know it can be a daunting task to get started and overwhelming on the number of resources out there. We hope you find this information helpful in organizing
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Welcome to the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) experience stories series! This series is to share experiences, timelines and advice of professionals that have completed their AREs. We know it can be a daunting task to get started and overwhelming on the number of resources out there. We hope you find this information helpful in organizing
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In our fast-paced professional lives, it’s easy to fall into the trap of saying “yes” to every opportunity that comes our way. We want to be seen as reliable, ambitious, and capable of handling any challenge. However, this mindset can quickly lead to overwhelm, burnout, and a lack of fulfillment. Learning to say “yes” and
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Welcome to the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) experience stories series! This series is to share experiences, timelines and advice of professionals that have completed their AREs. We know it can be a daunting task to get started and overwhelming on the number of resources out there. We hope you find this information helpful in organizing
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In the competitive field of architecture and engineering, technical skills alone are no longer enough to ensure success. Soft skills, often overlooked but equally crucial, play a vital role in the growth and prosperity of architecture and/or engineering firms. Soft skills encompass a range of personal attributes, such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. In
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Welcome to the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) experience stories series! This series is to share experiences, timelines and advice of professionals that have completed their AREs. We know it can be a daunting task to get started and overwhelming on the number of resources out there. We hope you find this information helpful in organizing
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In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, finding a balance between work and personal life can be challenging. The traditional notion of work-life balance implies that work and personal life should be kept separate and in perfect equilibrium. However, work and personal life often overlap and influence each other. This is where the concept of work-life
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Welcome to the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) experience stories series! This series is to share experiences, timelines and advice of professionals that have completed their AREs. We know it can be a daunting task to get started and overwhelming on the number of resources out there. We hope you find this information helpful in organizing
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Welcome to the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) experience stories series! This series is to share experiences, timelines and advice of professionals that have completed their AREs. We know it can be a daunting task to get started and overwhelming on the number of resources out there. We hope you find this information helpful in organizing
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Designing in circles can be a frustrating habit for architects, but it’s even more challenging for recent graduates who are just starting their careers. In studio courses, a typical semester is only 4 months long. So, there is a limited amount of time for students to make decisions to reach final juries. However, I have
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Welcome to the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) experience stories series! This series is to share experiences, timelines and advice of professionals that have completed their AREs. We know it can be a daunting task to get started and overwhelming on the number of resources out there. We hope you find this information helpful in organizing
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