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Architectural Interns – “Just Follow the Recipe”

December 2, 2013 by Bob Borson 32 Comments

Architectural Interns – “Just Follow the Recipe”

Gather round the drafting table kids, now that I've replaced my computer, it's time for Grandpa Borson to dole out some more important and life altering advice. If you swing through my site with any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General Tagged With: advice, career, interns, recipe

Tips for being an Architect AND a Regular Person

August 5, 2013 by Bob Borson 66 Comments

Tips for being an Architect AND a Regular Person

There are some words of advice that have stuck with me over the years - some were specific to being an architect, but most were generic to being a decent human being. Since I like to think both of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Life in General Tagged With: advice, Architects, Architecture and Society, career

How to be the Best Employee Ever

July 22, 2013 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

How to be the Best Employee Ever

On more than one occasion I have told potential employers during my interview that I would be the best employee they ever had - and it was true. It's a goal I've had at every stop along my career and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career Tagged With: advice, career

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