Finding Your Dream Job, ft. Justin Nicholls at Fathom Architects

A good architecture job search is not only about sending more applications. It is about understanding what you want, researching practices properly and showing the right evidence at the right moment. Stephen Drew speaks with Justin Nicholls of Fathom Architects about finding the right role, building rounded project experience, standing out in applications and what practices look for when hiring. The conversation covers: How to think about career direction and what inspires you Why rounded project experience can matter more than narrow specialism How to research practices and make applications more relevant What candidates can do to perform better in interviews How mindset, creativity and teamwork influence hiring decisions Read the episode on Architecture Social: Finding Your Dream Job with Justin Nicholls ____ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to finding your next architecture role 05:00 Inspiration, career direction and choosing the right path 10:00 Why rounded project experience matters 15:00 Design quality, delivery and what makes the work worthwhile 20:00 Standing out when many candidates are applying 25:00 Location, practice focus and matching your search 30:00 Interviews, honesty and learning how to present yourself 35:00 What Fathom looks for in mindset, creativity and teamwork 40:00 AI, recruitment and future skills 45:00 International applications, visas and being clear upfront 50:00 Finding Fathom Architects and closing advice ____ Architecture Social Find more architecture career advice, practice insight and live roles at Architecture Social. Browse live jobs at Architecture Social Jobs, compare pay using the Architecture Salary Guides, or explore free career resources at Architecture Social Resources. If you want more structured support, book one-to-one architecture career coaching, or join the Architecture Social Club for community support, portfolio feedback, salary discussions and peer advice. ____ Affiliate learning partner We have partnered with ArchAdemia, an online learning platform built by architects, for architects. If you join through our link or use code ARCHSOCIAL10, Architecture Social may earn a commission. Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on the annual membership.