Architecture can be a brilliant industry, but people still need proper support routes when work, money, health or personal circumstances become difficult.

Stephen Drew speaks with Tom Shore from the Architects Benevolent Society about support for people in architecture, financial help, wellbeing, family support, the ABS Ambassador Scheme, fundraising and how the charity adapted during COVID-19.

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7P0G04XJ7w

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-benevolent-society-tom-shore/

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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• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome

Good architecture communities help people learn in public, share work, ask better questions and feel less isolated.

Stephen Drew speaks with Sana Tabassum about :scale, architecture community, student support, online collaboration, content, the MAD Collective, community engagement and making architecture feel less isolated.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGjZ0JzQ4Fw

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/sana-tabassum-scale-architecture-community/

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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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings

Join me, Will Ridgway and Jack Moran discuss live how to come across your best in an online Architecture interview, our thoughts, tips and techniques that will help you on the day. You can ask us questions as well.

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Getting a job in architecture is easier when you treat the search like a focused project rather than a panic sprint.

Stephen Drew speaks with Martin Andrews about getting a job in architecture, including the student job market, CVs, portfolios, presenting work, follow-up calls, interviews, communication, timing and standing out without gimmicks.

The conversation covers:

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

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/martin-andrews-and-stephen-drews-open-discussion-on-how-to-get-a-job-in-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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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction

To stand out in the architecture job market, a tidy CV is not enough. You need relevant evidence, consistent outreach and enough follow-up to show that you are serious.

Jack Moran, Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss how architecture candidates can stand out in a crowded job market, including persistence, focused applications, networking, personal branding, feedback, community support and practical job-search habits.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfZNp68X8UA

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/stand-out-architecture-job-market/

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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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Current Events

Starting a new job in architecture is not about proving everything in week one. It is about listening properly, learning the systems and becoming someone the team can trust.

Jack Moran, Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss how to prepare for a new job in an architecture practice, including first-day basics, software, communication, team dynamics, office culture, asking questions and making a strong start.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d05d97VY7Q

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/how-to-prepare-and-start-a-new-job-at-an-architecture-practice-full-throttle/

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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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings

After an architecture interview, your job is to stay professional, follow up clearly and keep the rest of your search moving.

Jack Moran, Will Ridgway and Stephen Drew discuss what to do after an architecture interview, including follow-up emails, feedback, offers, rejection, salary considerations, interview expectations and keeping the wider job search moving.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUGhJSn54sM

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/what-do-you-do-after-an-architecture-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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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Recap

Online architecture interviews are not easier than in-person interviews. They are just different, and the best candidates remove friction before the call starts.

Jack Moran, Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss online architecture interviews, including camera setup, sound, lighting, screen sharing, portfolio presentation, etiquette, distractions, professionalism and how candidates can come across clearly on video.

The conversation covers:

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

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

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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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings

To shine in an architecture interview, you need to explain your work clearly, show judgement and make the practice confident you can contribute.

Stephen Drew, Will Ridgway and Jack Moran discuss how to prepare for an architecture interview, including interview day preparation, digital and physical portfolios, salary expectations, CV gaps, questions, rapport, mindset and follow-up.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpwEYrDVm9E

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/how-to-shine-in-an-architecture-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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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings

A good architecture job search is not just checking job boards every morning. The best opportunities often come from a mix of advertised roles, direct approaches, recruiter conversations and being visible before a vacancy is public.

Jack Moran, Will Ridgway and Stephen Drew discuss architecture job search strategy, including job boards, direct applications, personalised messages, follow-up, LinkedIn, networking, rejection, interviews, recruitment agencies and creating more opportunities.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qglkbEf9dw

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/job-search-architecture-firms-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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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Overview