Career Search Tips

We all know that finding a job in a recession can prove difficult. To demonstrate its commitment to members, the American Institute of Architects offers these resources to jumpstart your search. From candidate information to leads for employment opportunities to job search advice, these resources will help you find local jobs, research salaries, and secure that offer letter. So get started now.

Candidate Tips

Be in-the-know with these handy tips and information.
Sample Architect Cover Letter
The Internet-Ready Resume
Resumes for Architectural Designers
Writing Your Resume
Resume How To
Resume Tips
Interview Do’s and Don’ts
Salary Calculator
Working with a Recruiter
Networking and Support Groups
Job Searching in a Recession
How to Use the Internet in Your Job Search
Secrets of the Job Hunt
Social Media and Job Searching

National Opportunities

Search these prospects for jobs.
AIA Career Center
Local Jobs Boards
RFP Database
Federal Business Opportunities
A/E/C Jobs Banks
eArchitect Career Resources
Eco-Jobs
Green Career Center
The Job Spider
GSA Schedules Program
GSA Design and Construction Excellence Program
Department of Defense Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
World Architecture News
Career Jet

Regional Opportunities

Discover what some AIA chapters are offering locally.
AIA Portland, Architemporaries
AIA Seattle
AIA DC
AIA Dallas
AIA Oregon
AIA Wisconsin
Boston Society of Architects
AIA New York
AIA San Francisco

Pro Bono Projects

Stay involved in the profession, even if you don’t have a job.
Public Architecture’s 1% Program
Architecture for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
Architects Without Borders
Freedom by Design
DOCOMOMO
Volunteer NYC

Search Firms

Explore a sampling of firms that specializes in opportunities for architects.
Gaines International
CFA Architectural Referrals
Mullin Company
Kimmel and Associates
Metzner Group
Double Eagle Group
API Partners
Aerotek
Construction Search Specialists
Sloane and Associates

Additional Assistance

Autodesk Assistance Program
Access free Autodesk software licenses, online training, reduced-cost classroom training, and certification.