How can you use your time efficiently in second lockdown to improve your skills within Architecture?

Quiet or difficult periods can either disappear, or they can become useful evidence for the next opportunity.Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss how architecture professionals can use quiet or difficult periods to build skills, stay organised, support wellbeing, network, learn software, engage with community, prepare for jobs and maintain career momentum.The conversation covers: How to choose skills that create visible career evidence Why wellbeing, structure and activity matter during uncertain periods How networking and community can support job-search momentum Which software and career tasks can help candidates become more employable Why planning beats vague self-improvement when the market is slow ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8nqlrl5iIc📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-skills-to-build/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:53 Current Events and Lockdown Reflections 01:53 Maximising Time During Lockdown 04:01 Community and Charity Involvement 04:58 Staying Active and Mentally Healthy 07:33 Upskilling and Learning Opportunities 18:26 Networking and Community Engagement 25:00 Personal Reflections and Future Outlook 28:18 Maximising Your Time During Lockdown 28:28 Job Search Strategies and Networking 29:44 Upskilling and Continuous Learning 32:07 Staying Active and Engaged 32:55 Current Job Opportunities 35:21 The Importance of Planning and Structure 39:40 Community and Support 44:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings (00:53) - Navigating Uncertain Times (01:51) - Making the Most of Lockdown (03:56) - Community and Charity Involvement (04:53) - Staying Active and Productive (07:20) - Upskilling and Learning Opportunities (17:49) - Networking and Community Engagement (23:11) - Personal Development and Future Planning (27:26) - Maximizing Productivity During Lockdown (27:37) - Job Search Strategies and Networking (28:53) - Importance of Upskilling and Continuous Learning (31:59) - Current Job Opportunities and Market Trends (38:33) - The Value of Community and Support (43:34) - Final Thoughts and Encouragement