Real-Life Communication
You're a personnel recruiter working to find an intermediate-level
architect for a large architecture and interior design firm called Arabella
Design.
In order to figure out what qualifications Arabella Design is
looking for in the job candidate, you first interview someone from the firm.
"Communication
skills are extremely important," says Carla Perry, a personnel recruiter.
"You have to speak with the customers to figure out what the job is all about.
You also need to have good interviewing skills to talk to potential job applicants."
This
is what the representative from Arabella Design tells you she is looking for
in the potential job candidate:
We would like to hire an
intermediate architect, which means someone with at least five years of experience
working in the field. It would be suitable if the candidate was an intern
architect, working on becoming a registered professional.
The candidate
should have proven job coordination skills and experience communicating with
clients and consultants.
We specialize in multi-unit housing and in
community buildings such as swimming pools, fire halls and libraries. It is
an asset if the candidate has experience in these areas. The candidate should
also have experience doing working drawings, schematic design and construction
administration.
Computer-aided drafting skills are a must. Experience
working in the program AutoCAD would be a definite asset.
You've
searched all the appropriate venues for an architect that matches this job
description. Right now, you're interviewing Colleen. These are four questions
you ask her, along with her responses.
- How many years have you been working in the field?
I've been out of
school and working for six years. I'm still an intern architect, but have
written most of my exams and expect to become a registered architect within
the next year.
- What sort of projects have you worked on, and what were your job responsibilities?
The
last two main projects I worked on were an aquatic center and a subsidized
multi-family housing unit. For the aquatic center, I was responsible for putting
together the working drawings. For the multi-family housing unit, I worked
with the project architect doing construction administration.
- What computer programs are you familiar with?
I'm very familiar with
VectorWorks and with AutoCAD.
Compare Colleen's responses with the company's requirements for a
new job candidate. Then list four reasons why you think she would or would
not be a good candidate for the job.