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Experiment
So to all those who saw my last post, DM me your information and I shall post it to my personal LinkedIn account and let’s see want happens…. no promises because life and LinkedIn guarantees nothing, but what have you got to lose? FYI re “design sector” be specific i.e.…
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TIME X ENERGY X EFFORT = MONEY
When I am working on a project I have a very simple mantra to keep me focused: TIME X ENERGY X EFFORT = MONEY What does this actually mean?Simply put I wear 4 hats at all times during the project….. for good reason 1. Time – Project Manager – how…
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Ok so let’s break down what 1 yr work experience should look like (atleast what I expect to see)
Ok so let’s break down what 1 yr work experience should look like (atleast what I expect to see) 1. Understands how to put a drawing package together. I MEAN from existing to a full set of plans (GA/RCP/SP/FF/SETTING OUT/PARTITIONS,ETC). Demonstrate the difference between preliminary/tender and a construction drawing package…
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I am going to break down a job description so you have a better understanding of what employers are looking for (not all but a couple of examples):
I am going to break down a job description so you have a better understanding of what employers are looking for (not all but a couple of examples): 1. Support senior team members …….- to do this you need to understand the project timeline, work to a deadline, work efficiently…
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If I ask you to discuss a door in your project….
If I ask you to discuss a door in your project, what can you tell me?1. thickness2. colour or veneer?3. size (standard height and widths)?4. FR rating?5. Lever handle finish?But a door is so much more. You should be able to tell me:6. the door reference number & code7. the…
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To give yourself the best opportunity to graduate and land your first job, you need to have 2 road maps running during your time at university…
To give yourself the best opportunity to graduate and land your first job, you need to have 2 road maps running during your time at university….1. the roadmap your course & tutors have set out for you, their curriculum, their projects and programme.2. the road map you choose to help…
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2 words “professional indemnity”
2 words “professional indemnity”if you are freelancing or starting your own business, google and do your research before you buy……if you freelance for someone else, ask about PI and if they cover you or you need your own……design isn’t always about great ideas and pretty visuals, it’s about responsibility and…
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How do you show you are industry ready?
How do you show you are industry ready? know the process and procedures…… But don’t just real off the RIBA stages 0-7!!! Know the protocols of what happens inbetween and when to do what, know the documentation to be used, why and demonstrate it….. I have worked on plenty of…
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Take the summer to consider your final major project carefully….
Take the summer to consider your final major project carefully. Have you considered: 1. What design sector you want to work in? ideally your FMP should reflect this as it will demonstrate your abilities and know in that sector and increase your chances of employment 2. Align with to a…
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What’s the difference between university and the “real world of design”?
What’s the difference between university and the “real world of design”? 1. Time…. simple as that. you are being paid “by the hour” to find the problem and solve it. You will be given a time line to find the research good enough to set the design theme, create the…
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