Career

An architect designs many buildings including schools and skyscrapers. They also design hospitals, hotels, churches, and any other building used by people. The steps to becoming an architect include: 1. Maintain a B average in High School 2. Work part-time and during summers at architectural firms 3.Look for a position as an intern-architect well before you graduate. Get letters of recommendation from professors and supervisors at your part-time and summer jobs, and include pertinent computer skills on your resume. You'll need to spend about three years in that position before you can take your state's Architect Registration Examination (ARE) for your architect's license. 4.Get a job