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Episode 31: How to Pass Construction & Evaluation

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 3rd exam in our recommended test order - Construction & Evaluation! She covers the content of the key sections in the test, goes over practice questions, and covers study resources + miscellaneous tips that YOU need to PASS this exam! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Be sure to follow @openplanpodcast on Instagram for even more ARE content & fun architecture tips and tricks.

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Episode 30: Broadening a career in architecture with Madame Architect's Kate Reggev, AIA

Kate Reggev truly does it all! By day she is an architect working as an Owner's Rep while teaching at Columbia GSAPP, and by night she is an architectural writer for publications like MadameArchitect, Architectural Digest, Dwell, and more. Interested in transitioning from a traditional architecture firm to the Owner's side and flexing your project management skills? Or learning how to get into writing in the design world? This episode has all that and more - so you don't want to miss it!

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Episode 29: Know Your Worth: How to Negotiate a Job Offer with Confidence

Negotiating a new job offer or a promotion can be uncomfortable - but we're here to change that! Using the valuable advice they've received on their own journeys, Emily and Maria give in-depth guidance on how to change your job search mindset and get what you deserve during the negotiation period. What do you say when an employer asks for your ideal salary number? What do you do when you have multiple offers at the same time? How do you talk about getting promoted and a salary bump at your current job? They answer these questions and many, many more during this information-packed episode. You do not want to miss this!

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Episode 28: ARE Series: How to PASS Project Management

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 2nd exam in our recommended test order - Project Management! She covers the structure of the test, the content of the 5 key sections in the test, and how you would see the section content in question form. She also dives deep into the most important resources you need to PASS this exam. Feel free to DM us on Instagram if you have any questions or comments! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Timestamps: 0:00 - Format of test 4:18 - Content of test 13:08 - Study resources Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 RESOURCES MENTIONED: ARE 5.0 Handbook Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (AHPP) AHPP Wiley Guide Contracts: B101, C401, A201 Schiff Hardin - Professional Practice Lecture Series Ballast (PPI) Review Manual Ballast (PPI) Practice Questions Ballast (PPI) Practice Exams Designer Hacks Free PjM Quiz Designer Hacks Paid