We all know that times are tough. Whether you’re already employed at an architecture firm and struggling with the uncertain economy or seeking a job at a firm in this recession, AIA San Diego has compiled a host of resources, tools, and tips to help you plot your course through these tough times.

Personal Financial Planning

Business Planning: 

Architectural Practice in an Economic Downturn

How Small Firms Survice a Downturn

Cash Management Basics

Cash is your firm's lifeblood. Managed well, your firm can remain healthy and strong.

Managing Your Cash Flow

A healthy cash flow is an essential part of any business.

Managing Your Business Finances

Review the basic concepts of financial management.

Controlling Your Taxes

Keeping abreast of your obligations to federal, state, and local tax agencies is no small matter.

Protecting Your Assets

Asset protection planning can help you avoid any worst-case scenario.

If You've Lost Your Job
Resources for Job Seekers:

2011 AIA Compensation Survey is now available for purchase through the AIA Store

SD's new Career Resources Roundtable on April 8th from 12-1. 

"16 Tips for Job Seekers", by John Kreiss

AIA National Career Center

Information on San Diego Firms: Member Finder

- search AIA Members for firms that may have job opportunities

Information on AIA San Diego Job Postings

Federal and State Business Opportunities

Below is a list of some general job search websites:

• www.careerbuilder.com
• www.hireculture.com
• www.idealist.org
• www.monster.com
• www.craigslist.com
• www.archinect.com/jobs
• www.architectjobsonline.com
• www.theladders.com
• www.indeed.com
• www.linkedin.com
• www.careerjet.com
• www.bd4jobs.com
• www.coroflot.com
• https://www.opm.gov/job_seekers/

Resources for Emerging Professionals:

Article Explaining How Interns can Survive the Recession: http://info.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek09/0327/0327rc_face.cfm

Get Licensed: http://www.aia.org/professionals/licensed/index.htm Links to California Licensing: http://www.constructionweblinks.com/Industry_Topics/Licensing__Industry_Topics/California__Licensing/california__licensing.html

ARE Forum: http://archcareers.org/index.html

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB): http://www.ncarb.org/  

Other Helpful Information: http://archcareers.org/index.html

Webcasts

Training:

Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks Training for FREE in San Diego at CADTeacher.com - Use your EDD Re-Training Funds .  CADTeacher.com is an Eligible Training Provider (ETPL) for the San Diego Workforce Partnership (EDD), an Authorized Autodesk Training Center, an AIA Continuing Education Provider and has been training architects, engineers and contractors in the practical implementation of CAD and BIM for over twenty years.

Podcasts

coming soon...