Survival Guide to Architectural Internship And Career Development

-- From the Foreword by Thomas Fisher, DeanCollege of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota Successfully navigating a career path in architecture can be daunting, and it only begins at graduation with an accredited degree. You'll have many questions: What is the right architecture firm for me? When, why, and how do I complete the IDP? Should I become licensed? How much time do I have to decide? Where can I go for answers? Written by Grace Kim, a young architect who has worked in large and small firms and started her own firm, The Survival Guide to Architectural Internship and Career Development is a concise guide to understanding the choices and decisions you will confront on the road from student to practitioner. Whether you are currently an architecture student, starting the internship process, taking the registration exams, or beginning your own firm, this book demystifies the process for you. Kim offers helpful tips for the many professional development milestones, and first-person short essays from interns, architects, and those who chose an alternative path provide real-world advice to readers. For everyone entering the architecture profession and related fields, The Survival Guide to Architectural Internship and Career Development is a valuable book you'll turn to for advice-- from finding a mentor to starting your own firm.Kim, Grace H. is the author of 'Survival Guide to Architectural Internship And Career Development ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780471692638 and ISBN 0471692638.