Getting a Job in Architecture and Design [Paperback]

David W. Patterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 17, 2008

A practical guide for every architect or other design professional looking for a good job.

Better job-hunting skills lead to better jobs. Here a seasoned architect shows how anyone, from student intern to project manager, can go after and find the best opportunities in virtually every aspect of building-related work, whether getting started, changing an area of specialty or career, or seeking an upgrade.

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[M]ust-have book for advancing a career in the architecture and design industry….Highly recommended. (Choice )

About the Author

David W. Patterson is a registered architect who lives and works in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (January 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393732177
• ISBN-13: 978-0393732177
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,038,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Getting a Job in Architecture and Design provides industry-specific tips not available elsewhere., April 3, 2008

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Some designers look for jobs and some get good ones, so any collection catering to job seekers and design or architecture pros needs Getting a Job in Architecture and Design, a survey of the special hunting techniques applicable to architects and design students alike. From basic industry job possibilities to researching companies and preparing resumes, Getting a Job in Architecture and Design provides industry-specific tips not available elsewhere.