Career Resources for Architecture Students  

The AIA website lists job advertisements at all levels, including entry-level positions. Locations are mostly within the United States, with some overseas positions as well.

Besides the jobs advertised on the chapter website, job seekers can also use the chapter members directory to identify local architectural firms.

Posts international and domestic jobs.

The American Society of Landscape Architects provides a superb list of online job boards.

The AIA Knowledge Resources Staff has published this document on best practices in portfolio preparation.

This document, produced by the Department of Architecture at MIT, discusses different aspects of compiling, organizing, and presenting one's work in a portfolio.

Part 2 in Archinect's 3-part series on securing your first job.

The American Society of Landscape Architects lists many books on portfolio design, which are available at OU Libraries.

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Part I in Archinect's 3-part series on securing your first job.

Part 3 in Archinect's 3-part series on securing your first job.

Iowa State University's College of Design includes useful information for the graduate or job-seeker in urban planning, interior design, landscape architecture, and architectural design.

Iowa State University's College of Design gives resume examples for the divisions of Interior Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning.

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards provides ample information about the Intern Development Program (IDP), through which architects fulfill the experience requirements toward licensure. This web page includes information on the process for setting up an internship, paying fees, tracking hours, and other matters.

This page offers information about the ARE, a requirement for architectural registration. The NCARB provides pass rates by school, practice exams and software for each division of the ARE, and other information relevant to registering, preparing for, and taking this test.

The National Council for Interior Design Qualification website has valuable information and and resources for registering and preparing for the NCIDQ Exam.

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The American Society of Landscape Architects provides a great starting point for recent graduates who are working towards licensure. The website includes a "reference list" of books to study before the test.

A good starting place for information about the profession. The "Career Stages" page, in particular, contains informative guides to the profession.

Chapter websites often include information about local mentoring programs, IDP advice, and other relevant information.

Chapter websites often include information about local mentoring programs, IDP advice, and other relevant information.

ArchCareers gives an overview of the education and professional development of architects.

Architectural Record has prepared advice for novice and veteran architects on how to survive a recession. Topics include job interviews, government contracts, resumes, and more.

The website Archinect interviewed the following employers for advice on applying for jobs:

Graft Architects, Rafael Vinoly Architects, Lettuce Office, Winter & Company, Mihai Radu Architects, Karin Payson Architecture + Design, Spacesmith LLP, Peter Marino Architect, Zeidler Partnership, Fiedler Marciano | Architecture, NAC Architecture, Cannon Design, and Red Top Architects.

The OU Career Services website provides excellent advice and examples for writing cover letters, resumes, CV's, and conducting interviews. It also has a list of job boards.

The Texas A&M Career Center offers a wealth of information about jobs for each division of its school.

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Search the catalog using the subject heading "vocational guidance" to find relevant titles.