How can you use your time efficiently in second lockdown to improve your skills within Architecture?

Quiet or difficult periods can either disappear, or they can become useful evidence for the next opportunity.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss how architecture professionals can use quiet or difficult periods to build skills, stay organised, support wellbeing, network, learn software, engage with community, prepare for jobs and maintain career momentum.

The conversation covers:

• How to choose skills that create visible career evidence
• Why wellbeing, structure and activity matter during uncertain periods
• How networking and community can support job-search momentum
• Which software and career tasks can help candidates become more employable
• Why planning beats vague self-improvement when the market is slow

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Architecture Skills to Build When Work Is Quiet

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Greetings
• 00:53 Current Events and Lockdown Reflections
• 01:53 Maximising Time During Lockdown
• 04:01 Community and Charity Involvement
• 04:58 Staying Active and Mentally Healthy
• 07:33 Upskilling and Learning Opportunities
• 18:26 Networking and Community Engagement
• 25:00 Personal Reflections and Future Outlook
• 28:18 Maximising Your Time During Lockdown
• 28:28 Job Search Strategies and Networking
• 29:44 Upskilling and Continuous Learning
• 32:07 Staying Active and Engaged
• 32:55 Current Job Opportunities
• 35:21 The Importance of Planning and Structure
• 39:40 Community and Support
• 44:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings
• (00:53) - Navigating Uncertain Times
• (01:51) - Making the Most of Lockdown
• (03:56) - Community and Charity Involvement
• (04:53) - Staying Active and Productive
• (07:20) - Upskilling and Learning Opportunities
• (17:49) - Networking and Community Engagement
• (23:11) - Personal Development and Future Planning
• (27:26) - Maximizing Productivity During Lockdown
• (27:37) - Job Search Strategies and Networking
• (28:53) - Importance of Upskilling and Continuous Learning
• (31:59) - Current Job Opportunities and Market Trends
• (38:33) - The Value of Community and Support
• (43:34) - Final Thoughts and Encouragement