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“When you have setbacks and failures, you can’t overreact to them. You need to step back, analyze them, and learn from them. But you also need to stay optimistic!”
Angela Duckworth,...
It is time to look for your second full time architectural job out of college, but what’s important this time around? Preparing for an interview for that first job was fairly simple...
Construction administration “CA” is one of those aspects of our profession that I would categorize as a necessary evil. CA is seldom easy, and usually challenging if not downright difficult....
With the economy cooling from the corona virus, it is going to be difficult for soon-to-be architecture graduates to find that first job in the profession, and current professionals...
The economic effects of Covid-19 have led companies to focus on trying to survive a situation that has no defined end. The architecture community is no exception. Based on the AIA’s...
My name is Kelly Cummings. I am an introverted extrovert, whose socks rarely match and has a strong dislike of pickles. I am a boomerang Pittsburgher, who grew up in the North Hills...
COVID-19 is taking over discussions around the world. Sporting events cancelled. Television and movies stopped production. Restaurants and Bars are closed for service. Everyone is encouraged...
The architecture profession does a great job at discussing the importance of having mentors and organizations like the AIA actively help individuals meet others with a passion for mentorship...
One of my favorite podcasts to listen to is Harvard Business School (HBR): Women at Work. Starting season 3, Amy Gallo joined as a new co host to the podcast. Amy works at HBR and is...
As an architect, you are constantly building relationships as well as structures. The connections you make along the way help to guide your career and your network. When you graduate...
When I moved to Pittsburgh in June of 2016, I knew exactly one person: my soon-to-be wife who had recently started teaching at The University of Pittsburgh. In a bit of a coincidence,...
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...
There are three major ‘C’ words that a young professional should to have integrated into the workflow early in their career; Communication, Collaboration, and Coordination. Understanding...
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,...
Julie Brown & Mia Scharphie
This week I want to talk about a “Boost Your Confidence to Boost Your Visibility” webinar I attended live on September 18, 2019 with Mia Scharphie...
What if you spend your time focusing on your strengths rather than your weaknesses? How far can you go? This focuses your efforts on your strengths and surrounding yourself with others...
Starting out in the architecture profession right out of school can be daunting. Even after over 4 years of school and a degree(s) there is still a large learning curve. I have previously...
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Hello Pittsburgh! This particular post I wanted to focus on my local architectural community of Pittsburgh. I have always been fascinated...
In the architectural profession, it is important to learn how to juggle. I don’t mean that literally being able to juggle objects like in a circus, but about juggling tasks and...
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...
I wrote a previous post on why being punctual in important towards your career. But what if you are not good at being on time or one of those friends that is always late to events....
I have been using this phrase to explain my experience starting at an architecture firm for a while now. I can’t remember if I got it from someone, if it is from a movie, or if I made...
Photo taken Katelyn Rossier at Kent State University's College of Architecture and Environmental Design
This week in the office we had an emerging professionals lunch where AXP hours and the ARE’s were discussed. A few of the emerging professionals have taken the ARE 5.0 version, and...