In the office...
Here it is, the first blog about my office experience. Let me start by telling you how it all began...
My first office experience had begun in 2010, straight after our 1st year MIP submission. An architectural technologist had offered me a job, assisting him with simple house plans, extensions, boundary walls, etc. It was great experience at the time, and I had learned a lot. I had a great relationship with my employer. However, unfortunately, I presumed that I wouldn't have received enough experience for my second year in training. Therefore, I had to start looking for another job immediately...
The process in looking for another job was frustrating - it wouldn't be as if some employer would catch your CV and hand you a job - it just seemed way impossible. However, I kept at it, applying everyday - sending out CV's wherever I could. Until, a few weeks later, I got a call from Noel Botha, an architect based in Harfield Village.
He had scheduled an interview for the next Monday, which was just 3 days away. I had prepared my portfolio, my CV and ,of course, myself for the interview. I was beyond excited, but a bit nervous as well. When Monday arrived, I got to the interview, he viewed my portfolio - was a positive feedback - he then ran through his office duties and moments later he offered me the job!
It has been exactly two weeks in the new office. Seems like a short while, but amazingly I've had the opportunity to learn quite a bit - even learning how to adapt to another computer draughting program. It's definitely been a great experience this far. I'm also glad to be working beside a classmate and friend, which makes the learning experience much easier and fun at the same time.
I'll keep you "posted" on how the rest of my office experience goes. Look forward to reading my following posts. I think this year will be an interesting one :D ...
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