Job Profile: Sun, Architectural Associate
Posted in Job Profile on January 26th, 2010 by Holly – Be the first to comment Tags: architect, career, design, job1. Describe briefly what your job is.
Architectural Associate: Design and draft various buildings.
2. What do you like most about it?
Designing / problem solving
3. What do you do in a typical day?
Either designing and redlining with other architects or Rendering 3D models
4. What made you decide on this career in the first place?
My mom’s suggestion!
5. What kind of education or experience is necessary for this job?
Undergrad in Architecture (4-5 years)
6. What makes you good at this job (personality traits, strengths, skills, etc.)?
Creativity and adaptability (I often jump from project to project)
7. Who would be perfect in this job?
People who are artistic, organized and detail-oriented
8. Tell me something people would be surprised about regarding this job.
For small firms, usually it’s a very relaxed environment. Tank tops and flip flops are acceptable dress codes.
**Career Counselor’s Note: Even if this is the dress code, NEVER wear this stuff to an interview! 
9. Any funny or interesting job-related stories or anecdotes?
You get a chance to interact with everyone from construction workers in jeans to 3-piece suited politicians.
10. Do you have any advice for someone wanting to enter this field?
Often you have to work many hours at night and weekends, depending on the deadline. You would do it for the love of architecture, not for other reasons.
