Event Highlight: March 21st, 2024 SOSA + Axis, Suit Up Series

It was fantastic to see so many new and familiar faces coming together for such a memorable gathering. We want to give a special thank you to SOSA - Society of South Asian Architects, Canada for creating a welcoming and successful event for us to help newcomers and current professionals alike take the next step in advancing their architectural careers.
As we continue on this journey, we're truly grateful for the unwavering support we have received. Here's to growing together as a community!

A man giving a presentation about resume, portfolio, and interview prep to a group of diverse design professionals in a modern, urban office space with large glass windows and city view.
A diverse group of architecture and design professionals attending a business meeting or workshop in a modern conference room with large windows showing a city skyline.
Business network event taking place in a modern, brightly lit conference center. Attendees include men and women in the design industry of diverse backgrounds sitting on chairs and a coffee table with drinks and snacks.
A man in a black shirt and dark pants presenting to a small group in a modern conference room with a wood-paneled wall, a large screen displaying a presentation slide titled 'Introduction to Resume Writing,' and five seated attendees paying attention
A woman giving a presentation about resume and portfolio creation for the architecture and design industry to five people in a modern office with large windows and a city skyline.
A group of diverse people sitting around a large conference table in a modern office with large windows and city views, listening to a woman in a blazer speaking about how to run and do well in interviews .
Group of people sitting on sofas and chairs in a modern, well-lit lounge with large glass windows and round pendant lights, celebrating an event with a blue gift bag and plants on the coffee table.

Event Details

Impact

Our team ran a series of workshops discussing common difficulties for new immigrants when entering the Canadian workforce. These included tips for resume writing along with interactive markups, portfolio reviews, salary negotiations, and interview prep. Through interactive discussion, we were able to advise on common themes and difficulties, as well as areas to improve how we portray our drawings and designs to stand out to potential employers. Our team was also able to provide valuable resources in terms of bridging programs for internationally trained professionals and educational courses to boost their Canadian Architectural knowledge.

Feedback

So far, our feedback has been extremely positive, with a tremendous amount of support for the assistance we were able to offer through this event. In launching Axis Career Hub, our goal was to begin an initiative where we could use our professional experience to provide feedback on the Canadian job market, both virtually through our Mentorship Program, and in-person through events such as SOSA’s Suit Up Series. We would like to thank the team at SOSA for allowing us to utilize their platform to openly discuss these common difficulties.

What’s next?

We will continue to collaborate on these in-person workshops in the coming years. The Axis Mentorship Program has been launched and is live!

Business meeting in a modern conference room with a group of diverse professionals listening to a presenter at the front near large windows showing a city skyline.
A professional meeting room with five people. One person is standing near a large screen displaying a presentation on resume writing, while four others sit around a conference table listening. The room has modern lighting and a colorful floral carpet.