A New Form of Job Hunting

With the ever changing job market the way you search for a job will change. Path.To has a new outlook on searching for a job. They mission is to connect the right people to the right job opportunity. Path.To sets out to accomplish this by creating personalized recommendations that deliver the best compatible matches for talent. Path.To calls themselves the "e-harmony for jobs." Path.To features the "Path.To Source." This is a personalized system that analyzes to unique characteristics of each job seeker. This is used to develop a sense of compatibility between job seeker and business. Path.To even asks questions like your preference of dress code, benefits, and company size. To further the personalization of your job search you are able to "like" or "dislike" the job openings that have been found for you. 

Check out Path.To's blog or follow them on Twitter. 

Source Path.To

Should You Apply?

When looking for a new job, there can be a sea of possible job opportunities. What happens if you stumble upon a position that you may meet all the stated requirements? You may ask yourself, "should I apply?" The answer is, YES! Here's why. Most people conducting an interview don't know exactly what they are looking for. 

After reviewing the overall job description, stating the amount of years of experience required, and the tools and skills needed to perform the job; you would think that the employer knows who they want to hire. After all they were the one who created the outline for the position in great detail.

The job description may have been written by someone by someone in human resources, not the person who is interviewing you. Even if it was written by you potential boss, what is stopping you from applying? Interviewers have a broad sense of what they are looking for in a potential employee.

Don't limit yourself, apply for that job!

Make the Most of Your Break

Hey students, we hope you are enjoying your break from school. Why not make the most of your time off and apply for a job or internship. US Green Building Council (USGBC) has some jobs available!! If you are interested in learning more about sustainability and design then apply for one of the positions available. What a great way to expand your knowledge about sustainability and design.

To see the positions available please click here.

Interior Designer at Four IV

Dezeen Jobs strikes again! Dezeen has posted another job opening. It seems that London is becoming a hot spot for new career opportunities. Four IV is looking for an Interior Designer.

Here is the job description:

This is a great opportunity to join our busy and thriving interiors team on a 6-12 month contract, to lead and drive some key international projects both internally and externally with the project team, consultants and suppliers.

As senior designer you will have strong verbal and written communication and client liaison skills, with both on site and roll out experience.

You will have a thorough knowledge of construction detailing and proficiency in preparing drawing packages and specifications, as well as experience in project scoping and management of project budgets and deadlines.

To read more about the job click here.

Landing Your Next Job, Courtesy of LinkedIn

In today's economy many students are concerned about landing a job after they have graduated. Hopefully, you have created a LinkedIn profile, after reading previous posts about the benefits of having a profile. Have you ever thought that LinkedIn could be a potential place to land your next job? LinkedIn is becoming a more popular place to find a job. It is also a place to connect with top business professionals.

Mashable has published an article about some essentials to landing a job on LinkedIn. There are 13 essential tips you should consider when it comes to your profile.

Complete your profile 100%. It is not unusual for an potential employer r headline to run a Google search for your first and last name. More often then not, a LinkedIn profile with be one of the top five results. Make sure your profile is complete and accurate.

Add a compelling headline. You want your profile to stand out from the other possible candidates. Your headline is the first thing that will be seen by a hiring manager, therefore, create a compelling headline that will set you apart. Make sure your headline is clear and concise. You are telling people who you are and what you do.

Add all past and current work positions. It's important to include your past and current work experience.  The hiring manager could have hired another individual from the same company you have listed in your work experience. 

Give and receive recommendations. The more people that can vouch for you, the better. The best way to receive recommendations is to give them first. Take the time to right recommendations for people you know, trust, and like. The more you give, the more you receive. 

Connect with everyone. Some say that you should only connect with others you know. Then what become of networking? The point of networking is to connect with others and then those connections grow into new connections. Therefore, connect, connect, connect!

Be concise in your message. Provide a preview for people so they know what is coming next. Get them facts about yourself, like the skills you possess and inject your personality into your profile. Make sure to add honors or awards that you have received. Provide information so other can connect with you.

Stay active. Nothing is worse than letting a potential employer see your profile stagnant. Each time you take action on your profile, it shows up on the home page of everyone you are connected to. This creates a chain reaction by allowing your picture and name to be seen by all your connections, possibly causing them to keep you in mind if a job opening becomes available.

Join niche groups. Groups are a great way to find a job boards with new jobs being added on a regular basis. As a member you are given an advantage because you are able to send messages to almost everyone without upgrading your account.

Create a group. Why not create a group instead of just being a member? Being a creator of a group has its perks. You are able to send messages once a week to all your members, and you're perceived as a leader or decision maker.

Add your honors and awards. Adding your honors and awards is just another way to add to your profile. Employers want to hire winners and those who like to excel.

Answer questions. You an add an 'Answers' widget on the right-hand side of your LinkedIn home page with the industry topic you know most about. When a question pops up answer it! Provide as much information as possible. Really give your two cents when answering the question.

Import your blog and Twitter feeds. There are many ways to add to your profile. Social networking is becoming more popular, why not link your Twitter account or blog?

Connect with others. When you help two people without asking for anything in return, you leave a lasting impression on all involved. This will help amplify your own job prospects, as people will be more likely to help you achieve your goals in the future.

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Project Architect at Piercy Conner

Here is another yet another career opportunity outside of the United States. Dezeen Jobs made another post this morning, on Twitter, about an job opportunity with Piercy Conners Architects.

Here is what they are looking for:

We are currently seeking a project architect with exceptional design and detailing skills for our Clerkenwell studio. Piercy Conner has a very diverse range of work in the UK and internationally. Applicants must have experience of leading design teams on complex design projects.

Piercy Conner make extensive use of 3D CAD and physical modelling and digital illustration. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate relevant skills in these areas.

Candidates will be fluent in English and qualified to work in the UK.

 To read more about the position click here.

Senior Interior Architect at David Chipperfield Architects

Have you been thinking of an new career opportunity outside of the United States? Dezeen Jobs made another post this morning, on Twitter, about an job opportunity with David Chipperfield Architects.

Here is what they are looking for:

"We are currently seeking a senior interior architect with substantial post-Part III experience for high value residential projects in the United Kingdom. Applicants must have knowledge of the most recent housing regulations/legislation and should be able to demonstrate experience leading the design of complex projects in the UK."

"Candidates must have excellent design, detailing, specification, management, and communication skills. Knowledge of Microstation is preferable but not essential. Highly competitive salary for the right candidate."

To read more about the position click here.

Senior Interior Designer at ICRAVE

Do you want to stay up-to-date on the latest interior design jobs? Dezeen Jobs is constantly posting job opportunities for the interior design field. You can also follow Dezeen on Twitter.

Interested in taking a job in New York? ICRAVE has an opening for a Senior Designer. "ICRAVE is an award-winning concept-driven hospitality design firm seeks talented designers to work in our studio that have a masters or bachelor of architecture or interior design and a minimum of five years experience in the hospitality design industry. You will take a key leadership role and will mentor a team of interior designers and will grow our existing interiors/FF&E department. Project focus will be on airport terminals, hotels, restaurants and nightclubs."


To learn more about the position click here or here.

In the Market for a Job?

The job market is becoming more competitive. If you are interested in finding a job in the interior field here are a few resources to help you find you dream job.

Here are a few...

Stylecareers.com

Archinect

Print Magazine

Interior Design Magazine