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In 2020, the social inequities of the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have shined a light on the pressing need for a more inclusive architecture profession. Five practices describe how they are stepping up with an onus on more robust recruitment and retainment processes and greater t...
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Rupesh Vara, Sales Manager at RIBA Jobs shares insights for students on how to prepare when you are job-seeking. In the video, Rupesh covers tips on preparing your CV and portfolio as well as getting ready for interviews.
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7 Steps for EDI Recruitment in Practice
02/09/2020
Do you work for a forward-looking practice that is seeking greater gender equality and diversity in the background of its staff? Here is some accessible advice on how to kickstart EDI recruitment. -
These guidelines are for compiling your Part 1 Architecture portfolio to use in job interviews. Use them as a general guide when you are beginning your job search.
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Read our top tips and download our free architectural CV template to help you stand out from the crowd with your architecture CV.
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Why London isn’t the only option for a satisfying career in architecture.
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Whilst more women are entering the architectural profession than ever before, progression into more senior roles is still a challenge, with women making up just 20% of these roles. How can recruitment change this?
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RIBA Jobs CV and portfolio guidelines
08/10/2019
These guidelines are for your CV and portfolio for job interviews. Use them as a general guide when you are beginning your job search. -
Attracting talent for small practices
25/09/2019
Here are our top tips to help you attract and recruit the best people in the architectural market when you have a small practice. Review the kind of candidate you want. Develop your company culture. Clearly define the job role. Specifically, target potential candidates. Be upfront about salary. -
Úna Breathnach HIfearnáin, Senior Urban Designer at McGregor Coxall, and Angela Dapper, Principal at Grimshaw give their design tips for compiling your Part 1 portfolio
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Big opportunities alongside big challenges mean working in the UAE isn’t for everyone says RIBA.
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Get up to speed with the architecture market
30/08/2019
It is important to understand the architecture market and the design and construction industries in terms of growth and where it sits in the wider financial economy. -
When you just can't get the staff?
28/08/2019
This article will aim to help recruiters to hire the best talent in a job seekers' market and maximise recruitment success. How do you promote the opportunity and the company while presenting how the ideal candidate would fit in within the structure? -
Jobseekers - Making the right decision
25/01/2019
You’ve jumped through all the hoops and been offered the job. But it’s worth taking some time before deciding one way or another if it’s really right for you. -
Making the most of interviews
07/01/2019
How can recruiters and future employers make good use of interviews to find the best candidate? -
How to read a CV
10/12/2018
How can recruiters and prospective employers efficiently read through a CV to find what they are really looking for? -
Employers - Making the right choice
05/11/2018
Advice on how to choose the right applicant for the job.