Best ways to deal with Unemployment in Architecture Career

With the spread of the coronavirus, almost every day, there are reports of thousands of employees being given sabbatical leave, fired from jobs, huge cuts in wages, etc. Indeed, the novel coronavirus has broken the spine of the overall economy, leading towards unemployment. Like other industries, the architecture industry is also going through a major slump, leaving the architects unemployed. Architects are looking around to find ways to deal with unemployment in their architecture.

We believe that no matter how hard economic situations get, nothing can ever stop the new career opportunities for architects. All you need is to be a little smarter to deal with it and generate new work opportunities for yourself.

Today, in this blog we are going to tell you about some significant ways to deal with unemployment in your architecture career. So while looking out for new jobs in the industry, you can also opt for the following ways to deal with the unemployment in your architectural career.

• Work Remotely

After going through such a storm, one thing is sure that remote working is going to stay here for a long time. If you’re an unemployed architect, remote working could be a reliable option for you too. All you need is to expand the pool and look out for jobs outside your immediate region.

Also, before starting with remote work, prepare your mind to work for not just the big firms but the small companies as well. There are chances that the small companies in other cities would be interested to hire you to take their business to new heights of success. To expand your horizon and get rid of unemployment by working remotely.

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• Part-time or Freelance Work

Here’s another significant way to deal with unemployment in your architect career i.e. part-time or freelance work. According to a McKinsey study, around 20% to 30% of professionals in developed markets are engaged in the freelance or gig economy. In India, the freelance industry is estimated to grow to $20 to 30 billion by 2025. There are various online marketplaces where you can connect with architectural clients. These marketplaces don’t only provide you with regular work but also allow you to connect with global clients and earn big.

All you need is to design an impressive CV including all your previous work samples and upload it on the online marketplaces. If everything goes well and you manage to become a successful freelancer, you won’t ever need to go back to the regular job.

• Become an Entrepreneur

Are you an unemployed architect? Well! If yes, don’t be sad instead use this time as an opportunity and start your own architectural business. After all, there’s nothing better than being your boss!

So these are the most reliable ways to deal with unemployment in an architecture career. In these ways, you can make a handsome amount of money, probably even more than any job. And if you work proactively, you can have a long term career in the above-mentioned ways.