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Matthew Turner counsels someone in their mid-30s considering architectural training
The Coach: Is architecture the right career choice at my time of life?
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The Coach: How do I move my career on, other than by working elsewhere?
An architect who has worked in the same practice since finishing Part 2 five years ago asks the AJ coach Matthew Turner if the only way up, is out
The Coach: Things will collapse without me – how much warning should I give my practice that I’m leaving?
AJ Coach Matthew Turner advises an architect who is moving overseas and worries they are leaving their practice in the lurch
The Coach: Will my career be limited to being a CAD monkey?
AJ Coach Matthew Turner advises an architect who fears their employer may only want them for their tech skills
The Coach: I feel passed over for promotion
AJ Coach Matthew Turner advises an architect who is concerned about their lack of progression within the practice
The Coach: I don’t feel confident in my abilities as an architect
AJ coach Matthew Turner advises an architect having a crisis of confidence
The Coach: How do I recruit a reliable second-in-command?
An architect is looking to hire an effective lieutenant for their practice. How can they ensure the recruitment process doesn’t leave them with a dud? Matthew Turner advises
The Coach: ‘How can I make my team work better together while we are all homeworking?’
With many practices having worked remotely for nearly a year now, how can managers maintain their team’s energy and momentum? AJ coach Matthew Turner has some advice
The Coach: Is it worth applying for jobs you don’t precisely qualify for?
AJ Coach Matthew Turner advises an architect worried they don't meet the full criteria of the many jobs out there they think they might like to do
The Coach: ‘Our practice culture is split down the middle’
AJ Coach Matthew Turner advises an architect worried about a culture split in their studio