Build A Better Career In Architecture Amid COVID19

The recent pandemic was as dreadful as it was sudden. Not only did it increase death tolls significantly, but it also affected the payrolls of several job sectors. However, architects were the most affected by this. Nevertheless, during an involuntary career break, finding your next long term employment is only a matter of time. Hence, the most important thing to do right now is to brush up on your skills so that you are ready for it the next time you find an opportunity.

For instance, looking for part-time jobs that help you maintain a standard of living and architectural skills can be quite fruitful in the coming future. Fortunately, architects have a wide range of short term digital freelance work. Further mentioned below are some ways you can make proper use of this time.

Two Ways to properly use lockdown time to build a career in Architecture

• Remote working:

While most experienced architects will find contacts that help them get through this pandemic, those who are just starting can find it difficult. However, digital remote work is not scarce in the industry. One significant way to ensure that you get something to work on is by looking for jobs outside your city or region. You can opt to work as a  freelancer; however, part-time jobs will provide more job security.

• Work on your skills:

If you have no contacts in the industry whatsoever, this might be an excellent time to improve your skillset as an architect. This pandemic will be eradicated soon enough, and by then, job openings will come in bunches. Nevertheless, if you start practicing or studying things that help better your skill set, it might improve your chances of getting hired before all of the others.

What are some factors that help you get a job during the pandemic?

Many factors influence such decisions for firms, including taxing processes and local regulations of payrolls. However, with the advent of technology and globalization, several firms have incorporated remote working. More so, with the pandemic preventing anyone from going out of their houses, more and more architectural firms are engaging in full-time remote workforces.

Architecture firms primarily focus on how good you are at your job than how many contacts you have in the industry. In addition to that, it can also help you find your niche in the industry. Once you know what you like to do or want to do, you can further focus on it and improve your chances of finding a job that aptly suits your requirements.

Also read: Factors that help you get a Job during the Pandemic

Final words

Irrespective of your strategy to deal with this pandemic, it becomes imperial to look for new opportunities you had never considered before. With an open mindset, you will surely make the most out of the time you get on your hands in this pandemic. The points mentioned here are some of the things you can do to ensure that you gain experience, build more contacts, and brush up on your skills. Making sure you follow these will make your architectural know-how a lot more resilient as well.