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Quotations
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 location seems to be set up as a two-person firm with little possibility of moving up. All positions (beside the two in charge) are the same - creating presentations, drawings, etc for others. Communication is lacking, creating an atmosphere with no accountability. There are occasional perks (trips, tickets, etc)."
"The firm is focused on commercial interiors and above average design. It is very proud of its work. The projects tend to look similar."
"No. There is sometimes the illusion of responsibility, but decisions will be undercut without notice. Little respect or attention is given to personal schedules, project commitments, or perspectives."
"The support staff (non-partners) are supportive, team-oriented and tend to give energy and encouragement. The two partners often deflate or agitate - sometimes separately and sometimes in unison."
"There is dread to walk in the door. The vibe can change from friendly to on-edge within minutes and without prediction. When things are good, they are good - but when they are bad they are very very bad. There is a high level of anxiety in this office among most employees about 85-90% of the time."
"There is little people management and little communication within the office. Project management seems off the cuff on every project. There is little adherence to set schedules, little respect for actual time needed to complete tasks, and bad communication throughout."
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?
4 We're making it. Top performers can expect bonuses and staff extras get funded.
How important to the firm is pursuing a social agenda?
1 Greed is good.
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?
2 Low
Rate the overall quality of the learning opportunity
3 Fair
Would you recommend this firm to potential employees or interns?
1 Run away!
How would you rate the overall design creativity and technical skill of the architectural staff at this firm.
2 Bush-league B-team
How would you rate the overall employee satisfaction at the firm?
2 Low
The general attitude at this firm toward interns is:
1 Gofers -- interns suffer through grunt work to prove themselves.
How satisfied are you with your overall compensation at this firm?
4 Somewhat Satisfied
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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