Career Research

I am doing a career research in architecture. I was just wondering what are the normal working hours, what is the work environment like, is there travel, a high stress level? What types of diversity exists, like populations, gender, ethnicity, class? Also what types of promotion opportunities are available? And lastly, are there job opportunities in this field increasing or decreasing, how is the supply and demand of applicants?

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First, congrats on your choosing to do your career research on Architecture. As you do your research, you will find Architecture to be a rewarding and challenging career.

To best address your questions, I am attaching a few resources for you to review --

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos038.htm

Becoming an Architect
http://www.wiley.com/buy/9780470372104

To the extent possible, you should try to contact an architect in your hometown to ask the same questions.

Best to you as your complete your research.

Dr. Architecture