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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.“The principals are very willing to help inexperienced people learn about the architecture profession. However, they're not going to pay you a lot while you do so. The work attitude is one of: do what it takes to get your work done, but don't kill yourself working overtime. They are EXTREMELY accommodating to schedule changes, but you won't get extravagant paid vacation days or sick days.”
“The work is socially conscious, green architecture. However, they try to balance sustainable ideas with some high design. The firm always tries to push more recycled or salvaged pieces used in interesting ways (i.e. railroad tracks, airplane wings, license plates.)”
“I feel like this firm is still so young, that it doesn't know how to train people for the long haul. I think once the principals really pin down what size they want the firm to be, and which types of projects they want, they'll begin to offer people more of an incentive to stay with them.”
“They have a very high turn over rate at this firm for staff members. Long-term employees are old friends of the principals.”
“The office is usually lively, but the principals can be explosive intermittently. It’s often best to tread lightly; enjoy the good days, but fear the bad ones.”
“The principals lead crazy-busy lives, and I think they need help running the firm. They needed someone who could be a full time project manager, who could spend some time with the junior employees, and take some of the burden of CA from the principals. They have recently hired someone to do just that, and it should help the firm. If the principals don't dole out more responsibility, the firm will implode.”
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?
5 Yes, very much
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?
5 We only take projects that are green, for an underserved population or similar.
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?
2 Probably wouldn't recommend, but some people have a good experience here.
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?
2 Low
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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