Asking about diversity and inclusion in an interview is reasonable, but the wording matters because candidates are often balancing curiosity, caution and lived experience.

Stephen Drew, Tara Cull and Jackie Handy discuss how candidates can ask about diversity, inclusion, company culture and long-term support during interviews without feeling awkward, tokenistic or unsure.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fMd8--eSdM

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/diversity-inclusion-interview-questions/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Lisa Raynes's Pride Road Architects story is useful because it is not only about one practice. It is about making architecture services easier for clients to understand, access and trust.

Stephen Drew speaks with Lisa Raynes about Pride Road Architects, Raynes Architecture, Manchester Curious, practice-building, residential architecture, communication with clients and the franchise model behind Pride Road.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVdf0ndB8qU

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/lisa-raynes-pride-road-architects/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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A covering letter or introductory email is not there to repeat the CV. It should make the reader understand why this application is relevant.

Stephen Drew, Tara Cull and Will Ridgway discuss how to use English language in architecture covering letters and introductory emails, including avoiding templates, communicating values, skills and experience, and making applications stand out.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N2Z9WJxAfA

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/how-do-you-use-the-english-language-in-your-covering-letter-and-introductory-email-to-stand-out/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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This guest appearance focuses on the long game of architecture careers: personal brand, networking, finding the right fit and thinking beyond one job title.

Stephen Drew joins Angela Mazzi on Architecting to discuss long-term architecture careers, personal brand, networking, finding the right fit, Architecture Social and what future practice could look like.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9kP3Y4c3Qo

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-social-guest-appearance-on-architecting-with-angela-mazzi/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Feeling unproductive in architecture is rarely solved by adding more pressure. Most of the time, the better move is to make the next task smaller, clearer and easier to start.

Stephen Drew speaks with Sana Tabassum and Tara Cull about productivity, motivation, getting organised, staying efficient and turning scattered architecture work into smaller, clearer next actions.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onu7o8WHbqs

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/are-you-feeling-unproductive-here-are-our-top-tips-to-get-organised-and-stay-efficient/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Architecture interviews are not only about what you say. They are also about how clearly you listen, explain your work, handle pressure and stay present in the conversation.

Stephen Drew, Tara Cull and Emma Wainer discuss how architecture candidates can make a stronger interview impression through body language, tone of voice, listening, presence, communication and preparation.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GPRixmPm1I

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/interview-body-language-architecture/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Presenting your portfolio online is not the same as sending a PDF and hoping people read it.

Stephen Drew explains how to present an important document or portfolio online during an interview, including document design, screen sharing, page order, file preparation and guiding the interviewer through the evidence.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKE61yg3BBU

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/present-portfolio-online-interview/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Online architecture interviews reward candidates who make the conversation clear, calm and easy to follow.

Stephen Drew shares practical advice for online architecture interviews, including preparation, camera and sound setup, portfolio presentation, answering questions, avoiding common mistakes and creating a stronger interview experience.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNbIJe89lBg

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/first-architecture-job-interview-tips/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Laura Simpkins' story is useful because it shows architecture practice life as it actually happens: career ambition, family, pressure, timing and adaptation.

Stephen Drew speaks with Laura Simpkins about Pride Road Architects, larger practice experience, family, parenting, the pandemic, career adaptation and launching her own route through the Pride Road Architects franchise.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJBQC9XOWWw

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-wonderful-laura-simpkins-from-pride-road-architects/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Budge Over Budget is a snapshot of the Architecture Social Show when the community format was still raw, live and deliberately informal.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway host an archive episode of The Architecture Social Show, covering architecture news, projects, live audience debate, informal industry conversation and the early community format behind Architecture Social.

The conversation covers:

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📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-social-show-budge-over-budget/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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