Will Ridgway, A Crash Course in Architecture Recruitment

Show Notes

Will Ridgway joined the Architecture Recruitment team at the beginning of 2019 which was led at the time by me (Stephen Drew!). 

A blank slate and keen to learn, Will was new to the Architecture scene and had not recruited in any industry before. Join us to discuss learning the ropes of the Architecture Industry, dealing with the pandemic as well as joining me on the wild ride of the Architecture Social from the beginning.

We also shed light on what we believe it takes to be successful, what the best candidates do consistently as well as how to stand out in the job market when looking for your next step in your career.

📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level

💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

Creators and Guests

Host

Stephen Drew

Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.

What is Architecture Social?

It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.

Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.

Expect honest conversations about salary realities, portfolio strategies, hiring economics, and the true experiences of the people actively shaping the profession.

No fluff, just the reality of practice.