The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
Matthew Turner advises a practice manager perplexed by a colleague’s complaint of being overworked
The Coach: How can I figure out what’s really going on, workload-wise?
The Coach: How do I gain more confidence in my abilities?
Matthew Turner advises an architect confused by the feedback from their appraisal
The Coach: How can I write an effective CV?
There is a real art to writing a CV so it shows the reader how suitable you are for the job you’re applying for, says Matthew Turner
The Coach: How do I turbo-charge my career development?
Working towards career goals can be rewarding, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to start, says Matthew Turner
The Coach: I’m 35, getting nowhere and I feel a failure
Most of your life won’t be newsworthy, being content with what we have can be the best way to feel fulfilled, writes Matthew Turner
The Coach: ‘I just drift from job to job. How can I make more of my career?’
The Coach advises an architect looking for a more focused career path
The Coach: How do I make sense of my patchy career to date?
Make a success story of your achievements, advises AJ Coach Matthew Turner
The Coach: Made redundant? Make it a career turning point
AJ Coach Matthew Turner advises an architect who has recently been made redundant
The Coach: How can I turn thoughts of developing my career into action?
An architect considering a career move seeks advice from Matthew Turner on how to tackle the inertia that is stifling progress
The Coach: What questions should I ask during my job interview?
Asking the right questions at a job interview can set you apart as a candidate; asking the wrong ones can backfire. Matthew Turner gives an insight into which are which