Career STIMULUS

Upcoming programs

Marketing Yourself: Resumes and Interview Techniques

Tues., February 23, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
AIA Chicago
Josh Filus, account manager, and Beth Perillo, senior recruiter, from Aerotek Architecture & Engineering will offer a presentation on resume writing, interview strategies, and networking tips in order to give you an advantage in finding a job, whether temporary or permanent. Learn how to correctly sell yourself and your skills to land that next position, as well as key ways to network in this challenging environment. Josh and Beth will offer one-on-one resume reviews after their presentation.

Working for Yourself - Legal and Liability Issues

Thurs., February 25, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
AIA Chicago
If you are suddenly on your own, you might decide to work for yourself or be a consultant to others. Eric Singer, Ice Miller LLP, and Melissa Roberts, AAI, Euclid Insurance Agencies, will offer guidance on what you should know before you start. Topics will include: contracts new businesses should use and why letter agreements are bad; business entities: corporations, partnerships, solo?; protecting your assets; promoting your business: can you take credit for work at prior firms?; basic risks and exposures and tips on how to manage; insurance products every design firm should consider. 2 LU

Non-profit job hunting assistance

Career Transition Center

703 W. Monroe St., 312/906-9908 (Map it)

The CTC is a not-for-profit organization which provides professional, emotional and spiritual support to those seeking a job, looking for meaningful work, or otherwise undergoing a career transition. CTC offers a variety of programs and resources to help individuals from all fields, and at all career levels, create plans to meet their goals. It has two full-time paid staff members. Nearly 100 volunteers serve as coaches, speakers, grant writers, computer experts and board committee members. Five downtown faith communities founded the Center; today, eight faith communities currently provide almost 20 percent of the Center's funds. CTC receives corporate and charitable contributions from a variety or organizations Support also comes from individual contributions and client fees.

Jewish Vocational Service

216 W. Jackson Blvd., 312/673-3400 (Map it)

Founded in 1884 as a resource for Eastern European immigrants, Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a dynamic agency delivering a comprehensive selection of non-sectarian employment and training services. JVS helps a diverse population explore career choices and find jobs in a rapidly changing marketplace. People who benefit include executives and middle managers, entrepreneurs, women returning to the workforce, young professionals, students, refugees, persons with disabilities and the economically disadvantaged. JVS helps more than 10,000 people annually match their skills to professional and business opportunities through a network of Chicago area employers.

Articles

Displaced by the Economy, Architects Balance Design and the Bottom Line

AIArchitect, October 16, 2009

Hard-to-Insure Find Novel Way to Get Coverage

Wall Street Journal, May 27, 2009

Navigating the Economy

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AIA's Navigating the Economy: Career Search Tips

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AIA's Navigating the Economy: Resources for Firms

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Published every Friday by AIA

Recession & Recovery

Architectural Record

Recession Survival Guide

Chicago Tribune

Architects settle for inner growth/Building bust leaves time for learning, planning for future

Chicago Tribune, March 9, 2009

Available: Immediately and The Fee Conundrum

Architect, February 2009

Recession Survival, Part 2: Pain Management

Architect, March 2009

Surviving the Recession: The Strategy Issue

Architectural Record, March 2009

Newsmaker: John Morefield, Founder of Architecture 5¢

Architectural Record, March 2009

Redesigning for a Recession

Crain's Chicago Business, March 16, 2009

The costliest mistake: Raiding your 401(k)

Chicago Tribune, March 10, 2009

Hanging on to Health Coverage, if the Job Goes Away

New York Times, March 7, 2009

Health And Retirement Benefits After Job Loss

U.S. Dept of Labor

When Finding Your New Job is Your Next Job

Marjane Pearson, ArchNewsNow, March 19, 2009

Planet Money

National Public Radio

Laid-Off Man Offers Nickel's Worth Of Fix-It Advice

National Public Radio

Our Space = Your Space

Remember you're welcome to use the AIA Chicago office:

• a place to meet, make phone calls, work between appointments
• we have lots of plugs for recharging laptops (we have WiFi) and phones
• study for the ARE any time
• read magazines
• help yourself to coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks