Resources for New Grads
Congratulations on graduating from the Spitzer School of Architecture & WELCOME officially to the Alumni Association of the City College of New York.
As recent graduates your first year of membership is FREE. On behalf of the Architecture Alumni Group – an affiliate of the Alumni Association of the City College of New York– we are dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the diversity and talent of the Spitzer School of Architecture's students, faculty, and alumni.
Job Search
During these times, it’s important to have varied resources for job searches.
BE PREPARED TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS!!!
professional dress is required
have an electronic copy of your resume
research the employers
arrive on time
click here for tips for attending a career fair & visit CCNY CPDIs workshop and events calendar
UPCOMING CPDI CAREER FAIRS
2022 Spitzer School Virtual Career Fair- REGISTER NOW through CCNY Career Connections
Thursday, February 24th, 2022
11:30am - 2:00pm
Virtual through CCNY Career Connections
Click here for more info: https://ssa.ccny.cuny.edu/events/2022-career-fair/
Employers Attending - You must RSVP through CCNY Career Connections to view the list of employers attending
CPDI STUDENT PROGRAMS
CPDI Internship Program - Employers today are looking for students with experience and the best way to obtain that experience is through an internship.
CPDI Senior Recruitment Program - Let CPDI assist you in finding the career focused job opportunity that you are looking for to start your career out of college. Open to all senior undergraduate students, graduating graduate student and recent alumni.
To help narrow down your search, NCARB helped list the best places to find architecture-related jobs and internships.
AIA Career Center
Browse from hundreds of industry jobs, upload your resume, and subscribe to e-mail alerts. Plus, the career center offers a number of how-to videos on everything from writing cover letters to building your brand.
Archinect
For job postings on-the-go, follow @archinectjobs on IG & Twitter.
Architizer Professional
After uploading your portfolio, peruse the site’s job board for a list openings, design competitions, and professional courses.
InternMatch
If you’re looking for your first internship, you’ve come to the right place. With the help of quirky icons, users can quickly identify opportunities by deadline, season, or sector. There’s even a message board where interns can solicit advice from peers.
Coroflot
Coroflot specializes in connecting design professionals with leading companies in architecture, 3-D modeling, and more. Once you’ve nabbed an interview, be sure to check out their salary guide—a valuable tool during the negotiation process.
Arkitectum
The popular job board features hundreds of architecture-specific openings. Build a career profile, upload your resume, and check out the site’s salary poll.
AIAS Careers Center
Every year, the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) produces a digital resume book for students, which is sent to 500 architecture firms across the county. The organization also provides helpful tips on finding a mentor, negotiating your salary, and preparing for an interview.
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Licensure
How to Get Licensed
The licensure process will differ depending on your chosen jurisdiction, but the basics of initial licensure are similar. Before you begin the process, you should check your jurisdiction’s requirements.
Earn an architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited program, or meet your jurisdiction’s education requirement.
Gain and document the required experience. All 55 U.S. jurisdictions accept the Architectural Experience Program®(AXP®), but some require additional experience.
Pass the ARE®. All 55 U.S. jurisdictions require you to pass the Architect Registration Examination®.
Meet any extra jurisdictional requirements. Some boards require additional experience or a location-specific supplemental exam before licensure.
Have your NCARB Record transmitted to the jurisdiction where you would like to be licensed. Before transmitting your Record, you should contact your board to verify its individual requirements.
Check out NCARB’s website and stay updated on their information. Find the 2021 State of Licensure below.