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CONSISTENCY: 1.1
EFFORT: 4.4
EXPERIENCE: 4.0
DATA INTEGRITY / VALIDITY: 4.0
Number of Responses: 3-5 Respondents Include: Approx. 60% Full-Time Employees (Current or Former). Approx. 20% Managers/Principals (Current or Former).
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(scale: 1-5)
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 3.3
EMPLOYEE CALIBER: 3.9
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 3.5
OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 3.8
MANAGEMENT SKILL: 3.1
DESIGN QUALITY: 3.8
WORK HOURS: 3.8
COMPENSATION: 3.2
ATTITUDE TOWARD INTERNS: 3.5
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The quotations below represent the opinions of respondents to the firm survey. These individuals are unrelated to InsideArch. Their opinions are based on their individual experiences and in no way reflect or represent the views of InsideArch or its employees. Other opinions, including contrary opinions, may exist."This is not the place to work for anyone wishing to progress in the field of architecture."
"Without question the best role at this firm is to not be at the firm at all. I can honestly say I would not want to have any part of the management of this firm."
"Institutional, educational, recreation, religious. The firms attitude towards the work depends on who is running the project. The average attitude tends to lean towards an un-systematic attitude as a result of poor project planning, a hurried attitude."
"Commercial, Institutional, Religious and Educational are the primary forms of work in this office. All residential projects are rejected."
"[Does this firm take an active role in developing its future leaders?] Absolutely not. No respect is given to the time and effort interns put forth in this firm. Furthermore, the only developing I have done has been by my own ambition." ... "This firm has no investment in its future."
"There are [a few] staff members who should never have been allowed into the profession. [They] help to bring the firm down. All other staff members work to bring the best out in themselves and each other."
"Some (a very select few) actually push me to do my best when it comes to design. Unfortunately for the most part I can not stand to be around many of my co-workers. They are weak and do not deserve the position they are in!"
"I feel like a zombie working here, no energy or excitement. Sometimes I feel like throwing my computer at certain people. Time stops when I'm here and I leave the office angry and upset that this place takes advantage of all its people. This place does not paint a real picture of the architectural world. A real black hole!"
"The only excitement I feel when coming to work is when I see that the boss's car isn't there. At first I couldn't wait to come to work. The firm was well known in the community and I felt I was lucky to be a part of it. Know I can't wait for the day to end. It's unfortunate!"
"The staff could run this firm better then the management."
"The principals are in their own little world. They have an attitude of It's all about me! The only thing they listen to is themselves."
"Well the firm's been around for 25 years so they must be doing something right. My only problem is that they are not willing to take any chances. This includes what type of projects, the design of the project and who they let work on it. Marketing at this firm is at an all time low. The only good marketer the firm had has since retired. Employee input seems to be not allowed. They may hear what you say, but honestly I don't think they care."
Key Questions
(Scale: 1-5)
A majority of the people polled agreed that the multiple choice statements below, taken from the firm survey, best described their opinions of the firm. These survey results are based on the experiences of individuals unrelated to InsideArch and in no way reflect or represent the views of InsideArch or its employees. All responses, which are selected by multiple choice from a list of possible responses, represent
the opinions of the respondents. Other opinions, including contrary opinions, may exist.
Does the firm have a strong unifying design philosophy?
4 Moderately
How is the firm doing financially?
3 We're doing okay, but don't expect any frills or bonuses.
How important to the firm is pursuing a social agenda?
3 We like doing green projects, but aren't going to push an agenda onto our clients.
How would you rate the overall design quality of the firm's work?
4 Moderate
What level commitment do you feel your firm exhibits toward a quality internship?
4 Moderate
Rate the overall quality of the learning opportunity
4 Moderate
Would you recommend this firm to potential employees or interns?
3 Moderately recommend, most people come away with a good experience.
How would you rate the overall design creativity and technical skill of the architectural staff at this firm.
4 Maybe not the starting line-up, but definitely major-league players
How would you rate the overall employee satisfaction at the firm?
4 Moderate
The general attitude at this firm toward interns is:
3
How satisfied are you with your overall compensation at this firm?
3 Moderate
Note: The answers shown in the 'Key Questions' section are not the actual words of any user but represent the average answer selected from the five available options of a multiple-choice question.
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Albanese-Brooks Associates PC Report - Disagree with current firmreport
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04-October-2005 at 10:26
Please post the following quoteon your website. Thanks.
This firm is very competent, client oriented, hard working, honest and they treat their employees very well.
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