tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685608788672533401.post8647764743282679710..comments2022-04-05T03:02:08.815-06:00Comments on Intern 101: Finding a job as an intern: more than just a pretty resumeLulu Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713133001416080918noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685608788672533401.post-64780931767935793382010-06-28T15:14:54.463-06:002010-06-28T15:14:54.463-06:00Hi Lulu,
I was laid off from my four year jo...Hi Lulu,<br /> I was laid off from my four year job as an intern architect in February 2009 only a few months before I graduated from grad school in May 2009. In the last year I've probably sent my resume to nearly every firm in town with few responses at all. Should I resend it now that things are looking slightly better or is that just annoying for the recipient?<br /> Everyone says not to take it personally, but is there any way to actually find out if it IS me?<br /><br />Lost in AtlantaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685608788672533401.post-37962675830473824942010-04-05T16:20:31.067-06:002010-04-05T16:20:31.067-06:00Pierre, you ask a good question. The short answer...Pierre, you ask a good question. The short answer is that if you're still in Michigan, there' not a lot of work in ANY field. The longer answer requires some thought. Feel free to email me in the sidebar if you'd like to provide more details about your situation (where have you applied to, what's on your resume (or even send me your resume!), tell me more about what your work history is like, etc.).Lulu Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713133001416080918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685608788672533401.post-72519245604807168912010-04-05T12:45:36.160-06:002010-04-05T12:45:36.160-06:00Hi Lulu,
I really need some help. I have been lo...Hi Lulu,<br /><br />I really need some help. I have been looking for a job in architecture for 3 years now and I have never gotten a response or an interview.<br />I graduated in 2008 (I began my job search during my last year of UG) from the University of Michigan. After graduation I took off one year of school and picked up a municipal job where I deal with construction contractors on right of way construction. I started my NCARB council record in 2009 as well. During my years of I applied to several firms.<br /><br />In 2009 I enrolled at Lawrence Technological University in Michigan, and am working toward my M.Arch which I expect in 2011.<br /><br />I am really beginning to loose motivation. I have never had troubles in finding and keeping jobs, and I have always excelled on any job that I have held. Even on my current job I have been chosen to lead on our department's most significant project.<br /><br />I am wondering how to market my skills to an architectural firm. I have a great disadvantage because I have never worked for a firm. What do I need to do?Pierre R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685608788672533401.post-49727326532995088832010-01-14T20:15:26.179-07:002010-01-14T20:15:26.179-07:00Casey: thanks for the readership and the support, ...Casey: thanks for the readership and the support, man! Keep in touch and feel free to drop me a line. (And when you hit the workforce again, let me know for better or for worse how wrong I am--this is one architect's experience, and I need to hear from interns everywhere!)Lulu Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713133001416080918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685608788672533401.post-70322100347877354112010-01-14T19:50:36.731-07:002010-01-14T19:50:36.731-07:00Hey Lulu
I've added your feed to my google re...Hey Lulu<br /><br />I've added your feed to my google reader for a few months now, you do a great job of telling the facts as they are. Very helpful as I get ready to finish up Grad School this June and try to re-enter the job market back home in Denver! Keep up the good work!Casey Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16026986001023628692noreply@blogger.com