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Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill has carried out their pioneering spirit since the firm was established over 80 years ago — from developing Architectural Engineering Systems and building record-breaking skyscrapers worldwide, to their multiple AIA Twenty-Five Year Awards and their “Year One” initiative that fosters new talent.
As one of the most established architecture firms out there, what does SOM expect from job applicants when it’s time to hire new employees? In Archinect’s latest “How To Get A Job At ____”, SOM Partner Carrie Byles got in touch with us to share some tips — including the most common mistake applicants make (the answer is simpler than you think) — and a glimpse into the firm’s office culture.