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due89
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 Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:21 am Post subject: What do firms look for in a student? |
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Hi, I'm a student studying architecture in Boston. My school requires me to go on co-op for two semesters starting my junior year, and was just wondering what architecture firms usually look for in hiring a student to work for them. I'm asking this because the economy is really bad, and I might not be able to find work-- that'll slow me down an entire year or more and I don't intend to stay in school any longer than 5 years for my masters degree. I really want to make myself stand out at least a little bit.
My skills are basically this:
-I'm pretty proficient in Sketchup
-I know the basic functions of AutoCAD (no 3D but I can do basic 2D stuff. My school doesn't offer a CAD class so everything is self-learned. I mean, I can draw floor plans but I know there's a lot more to the program than that)
-I'm good at Photoshop and have a little InDesign experience
-I've used FormZ but I'm not exactly fluent in it.
Obviously I wouldn't say that stuff on a resume, and granted I still have a lot of education to go before my co-op semester, but I would like to know, from architects, if that is good enough to get at least some sort of payed internship (along with everything I've learned in school).
My main concern is AutoCAD, and how much I need to know about it. If someone could tell me if I'm qualified that would be much appreciated. Also if there's anything else a firm would look for in a student I'd love to know.
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djswan
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Location: Montana, USA
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| Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Sales and Sails, a firm belief in both of them is what I am looking for, to replace the work I do and delegate.
Chin up.  Future looks bright with a good attitude.
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nanrehvasconez
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| The best way to start is as an INTERN, architectural companies always need interns, may not pay much but you will learn a lot, if you are dedicated they will propmote you to Jr. cad operator. I suggest to enroll in autoCAD clases in a community college or even in adult education setups. |
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archisage
Joined: 09 Mar 2009
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject: follow the stimulus dollars |
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CAD skills are important. get a Revit 101 course or learn some on your own good enough to talk about it or get started without looking stupid. All Federal projects are done in Revit & GSA is now requiring all new projects to be done in Revit/BIM. That's where stimulus money will be and firms that service these clients will be the ones hiring.
good luck.
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