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Architecture Students: Summer internships are being posted; here are five things I wish I had done during my search. ☀️ It's that time again – summer internship applications are opening up, and it's time to decide where you're going to spend those precious summer weeks. In architecture, a bad choice isn't necessarily going to set you back, but a good choice can help you leapfrog your career forward. 1️⃣ Treat this search like you are looking for a full-time job, not just a summer internship. If you do well and they like you, they may extend an opportunity to continue to work there while you are in school or after you graduate. 2️⃣ Given #1 above, be sure that you not only like the work that the firm is doing, but you also enjoy their company culture. 3️⃣ Be sure to prepare to interview potential employers as much as they interview you. Consider what you want to learn (realistically) within a summer, and make sure what they will have you doing as an intern will help you do that. 4️⃣ It's OK to ask, and you should ask - if you can reach out to others in the firm and have conversations with them about what it's like to work there. 5️⃣ Always ALWAYS follow up via email (or be a dork like me and write a handwritten card in the lobby to give to the front desk on your way out) and reiterate your interest in working for the firm. It leaves a positive impression. Bonus!!! ✨An Internship is also a GREAT time to pursue other potential career interests you may be interested in pursuing. There are a lot of different paths for those with an architecture background. Now, those summer internships. Who's ready to make their summer count? #architects #architecturestudents #summerinternships #businessoperations #archcareers _____________________ I'm Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA I help architects: ⇒ Think Differently ⇒ Increase Productivity ⇒ Create Opportunities

Collaboration, drawings, clay models, and a presentation: all in a day's work for our summer interns. Here's a glimpse into Intern Design Day at RAMSA. #summerintern #summerinternship #designintern #designinternship #architectureinternship

👉 When you start at a new company as an intern you are joining a community of people who share a common goal. With these 6 tips your internship will be easier and more rewarding! ✅ Try to keep your search as open as possible! Do not restrict yourself!: It is understandable that most people consider the cost of living and the pay of an opportunity when deciding where you intend to go with your career.  💡 Passion in every project you take on!: In the US, Interns are not always viewed as equal partners at a firm, sometimes you need to work your way up, and this involves taking on tasks that you might not have imagined yourself taking on. 💬 Always find ways to help your firm and counterparts: It is important that you always try to be a proactive force for help and support, rather than distractions and conflict. ❓ Questions! Questions! Questions!: Always ask questions you may have, no matter how stupid they may seem, as you want to show you are there to learn and there to improve to further help the firm.  🔎 Try to learn about what each department does and how the work together!: Although you might only be interested in the Design Studio of the firm, it is always valuable to know what each department does and how they can help you. ✒️ Document every aspect of your internship: If you document an experience that you have had on a specific project, it will help you to remember what you enjoyed about the experience and what you did not. Do you already apply any of these tips? Let us know in the comments! [Get to know 6 Ways to an Enjoyable Internship within the Architecture Industry in the first comment below] 📸 Photo: Ryan Parker / Unsplash #architect_us #usavisa #j1visa #careerstips

👉 When you start at a new company as an intern you are joining a community of people who share a common goal. With these 6 tips your internship will be easier and more rewarding! ✅ Try to keep your search as open as possible! Do not restrict yourself!: It is understandable that most people consider the cost of living and the pay of an opportunity when deciding where you intend to go with your career.  💡 Passion in every project you take on!: In the US, Interns are not always viewed as equal partners at a firm, sometimes you need to work your way up, and this involves taking on tasks that you might not have imagined yourself taking on. 💬 Always find ways to help your firm and counterparts: It is important that you always try to be a proactive force for help and support, rather than distractions and conflict. ❓ Questions! Questions! Questions!: Always ask questions you may have, no matter how stupid they may seem, as you want to show you are there to learn and there to improve to further help the firm.  🔎 Try to learn about what each department does and how the work together!: Although you might only be interested in the Design Studio of the firm, it is always valuable to know what each department does and how they can help you. ✒️ Document every aspect of your internship: If you document an experience that you have had on a specific project, it will help you to remember what you enjoyed about the experience and what you did not. Do you already apply any of these tips? Let us know in the comments! [Get to know 6 Ways to an Enjoyable Internship within the Architecture Industry in the first comment below] 📸 Photo: Ryan Parker / Unsplash #architect_us #usavisa #j1visa #careerstips

Students seeking internships in your family and nearby circle may find this video useful. Watch full video at YouTube and share your views in comments... Watch full video at: https://lnkd.in/gQTxNtZS #InternshipHunt #InternshipSearch #SummerInternship #InternshipProgram #Stipend #InternshipforStudents #ArchitecturalInternship #YoungArchitects #CareerGuidance #InteriorsPlanet

I had an enriching experience delving into the study of various new materials during my current internship. Here is the glimpse. 📚📖🧑🏻🏫✌🏻 #Architecture #internship #materialstudy #veener #interiordesigning

Joining an internship program is an exciting step in any professional journey. 💼 To help current or future interns navigate this experience, the AD&V team has compiled a treasure trove of advice to help interns thrive, learn, & grow. 🌱 Take a look at how you can make the most of your internship experience. 🌟 Let us know your favorite piece of advice in the comments below! ⬇️ #advfirm #blog #internship #internshipblog #internshipprogram #advice #internshipadvice

[Internship Guide for Aspiring Architects] Internships play a crucial role in the career development of aspiring architects. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of . . . https://lnkd.in/gGyNWR5X

Unpaid internships not only exploit architecture students but also contribute to a culture of unfair salaries and free labor, negatively impacting the industry as a whole. Do you share this perspective?. Tell us in the comment section. #architecturelife #architectureindustry #architectureinternships #unpaidinternships #architectureschool #architects #architecturecareers #architecture #architecturejobopportunities #architecture #futureofarchitecture #constructionjobs #constructionindustry