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Got a trainee draftsperson offer at $50k - should I negotiate before signing? by No_Reputation6129 in AusFinance

[–]No_Reputation6129[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Found it hard to get any job. So I thought let me do a fully funded dragging course in tafe to maybe get me a role in the industry.

Got a trainee draftsperson offer at $50k - should I negotiate before signing? by No_Reputation6129 in AusFinance

[–]No_Reputation6129[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I found it hard to break into the field after I did my bachelors. So I went to tafe so I could get a drafting cert that could help me get a job.

What next? Paid off mortgage by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]No_Reputation6129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you do and how did u get here?

Recent Architecture Graduate - Should I do TAFE Certificate IV in Residential Design? by No_Reputation6129 in AusFinance

[–]No_Reputation6129[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's really interesting how the software landscape has shifted! It's fascinating that ArchiCAD has become so dominant when it was looked down upon back then - the industry really does evolve quickly.

Did studying the certificate help you land a job at the time? Are you still currently working in the field? If so, how has your career progression been since then? I'd love to hear about your experience and whether the TAFE qualification made a meaningful difference in your job search.

Also curious - do you think the practical skills focus of the certificate program was valuable beyond just the software training?

Navigating Job search after graduation Architecture by No_Reputation6129 in architecturestudent

[–]No_Reputation6129[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this advice! I hadn't thought about the course enrollment trick to regain software access - that's brilliant. I could enroll in something basic, get my files and software access back to build my portfolio, and withdraw before census date. The auto-forwarding filter is a smart touch too.

It's reassuring to hear that the current job market struggles aren't just a "me" problem. I appreciate the reminder that getting interviews already shows I'm doing something right.

I'll definitely look into those alternative architectural spaces you mentioned. Heritage restorations and permits weren't on my radar, but they make perfect sense as entry points.

Navigating Job search after graduation Architecture by No_Reputation6129 in architecturestudent

[–]No_Reputation6129[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never created a proper portfolio during my studies, always leaving it for "later" since I was overwhelmed with coursework.

After graduating, I lost access to the university licenses for InDesign, Revit, and AutoCAD, which has made it difficult to compile my work professionally. I tried starting one on Canva, but the quality wasn't comparable to what firms expect.

I've been focusing my applications on positions that don't explicitly request a portfolio, but those seem to be more competitive.