Teach Me to Architect

Teach Me to Architect From the Classroom to the firm, discover how to get everything you want beginning a career in Architecture

Presentation Outline • Who is Oel Robert Marcel Scott • Smart Marketing • Effective Networking • Finding your Perfect Firm • Shaping your Legacy

A Lesson for Life

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The Key to drawing a straight line: 1st Finding where you want to start at. 2nd Discover and Focus on where you want to end. 3rd Start moving from your beginning point to the end without ever taking your eyes off your goal destination. -Professor Ronald Kloster

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New Orleans, La

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August 25, 2005

“New” New Orleans, La

…Back to The Journey

I DESIGNED Hampton University’s Virginia CLEVLAND hall IN 1874. I have also designed one of America’s Largest Private Mansions, the Biltmore estate. Who am I?

Graduated:

Awesome $135,000 Job OFFER designing cool buildings :

SMART MARKETING Understanding your Value Knowing your Client Needs Presentation

value

 What am I Good at?  What do others typically ask me for help with?  What do I enjoy spending time doing?

Increasing your value

Knowing your Client needs

st ….1 Finding the Right Client

Shotgun Vs Sniper Zoning in on your target Market

The Hunt There is someone right now looking for a person like you with your skill set.

There is someone right now who would benefit tremendously if they knew the skill set that you have, existed.

Resume Portfolio Teaser Sheet Business cards Website 3-Minute pitch

1 -shot, make it count

Effective Networking

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 Online Network  Organizations  Personal Associations  Mentors

Online Networking Large Network Relatively New Forum Private vs. Professional Profile

ORGANIZATIONS

resources requirements Classmates Genuine Foundation References Mutual Benefits Coworkers Maintained communication Conference attendees Potential mentors

MENTORS

Mentor Relationship  Evaluate Character  Establish Goals  Mentor vs. Employer  Genuine Relationship  Fulfill Responsibilities

Tim Ferris Bonus Tips    

Chose seminars that have the most interesting speakers. Break away from friends for 1 on 1 interactions. Create Comfort Zone Goals. GOOD Conversation topics:  What Brings you out to NOMA?  Where are you originally from? And How did you get to ___ from there?  How Long have you been with your current firm?  Any Particular Seminar that you are looking forward to?  Is there any one here that you would recommend I speak to?

Teach me to Architect Halfway Checklist Use your value to increase your marketability. Build a strong network to increase your opportunities. Decide what opportunity to pursue.

Finding your Perfect Firm Assess your current needs Review Firm opportunities/benefits Research firm structure & culture Discover potential cost Trust your heart

Needs Assessment • • • • •

What resources do you need to perform optimally? What ‘work time-off’ flexibility do you need? Salary Requirements? Office Setting? Additional training?

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 Potential growth ladder  Job diversity  Travel  Healthcare  Aia/NOMA memberships  Company investment opportunities  Are Reimbursements

Firm structure

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Legal business structure Leadership organization Transparency levels Firm culture

Firm culture

Potential Cost

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 relocation  Cost of living  School loans  Commuting  Wardrobe  supplies

Your Perfect Firm should not only meet your tangible needs; it should be a place that 95% of the year you are truly excited about being there.

Trust Your Heart

Legacy

For what would you want to be Remembered? What kind of person will others say you were? What did you contribute to the profession? To the world?