Exit this survey Survey 2: From Graduation to Registration Question Title * 1. What are / were your intentions / experiences for the first 1-2 years after graduation? employment with an architectural firm within New Zealand carry out post-graduate study employment in the academic field of architecture employment in non-architectural areas (eg film, illustration, other design fields) employment in other areas of the construction industry (eg. Project Management, Heritage) go overseas and gain employment within the architectural profession go overseas and gain employment outside of the architectural profession go overseas and gain employment within the academic field of architecture Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Are you a Registered Architect? Yes No Question Title * 3. If yes, please indicate the time period between year of graduation and year of registration: within 5 years within 10 years within 15 years within 20 years more than 20 years N/A (not registered) Question Title * 4. Do you believe that gaining registration has been a worthwhile and important aspect of your architectural career to date? Yes No N/A (not registered) Question Title * 5. If your answer to Question 2 was 'No', do you intend to become a Registered Architect? Yes No N/A (currently registered) Question Title * 6. If you DO intend to become a Registered Architect, what is your projected time-frame for this to process to be completed in? within 5 years within 10 years more than 10 years N/A (currently registered or do not intend) Question Title * 7. If you DO NOT intend to become a Registered Architect, could you indicate the reasons for this decision? unable to secure employment which would lead to registration gaining relevant experience within my current employment has been difficult lack of flexible working hours means employment options often do not lead to registration (eg working for non-registered architectural graduates) there is no mentoring system in place to cater for architects who elect to work part-time, for whatever reason (eg academic work, children) difficulty with attending NZRAB education programmes time committment to gaining registration is not worthwhile compared with advantages gained other N/A (currently registered or do intend) Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. If you are not registered, please indicate the reasons for this. (You may select more than one option) Inadequate options for part-time 1: The pathway to registration experience required would require hours that are not compatible with raising a family. Inadequate options for part-time 2: pursuing other interests (eg. academic, other creative fields) means reduced architectural hours and no provision for pathway to registration Financial burden: exam fees and taking time from work to study and prepare Inadequate experience gained within architectural firm while working due to company structure Work experience affected by lack of consistent employment opportunities Difficulty gaining access to NZRAB educational courses No interest or advantage: Being registered would not affect my working situation or career Changing criteria for registration: the rules around registration have changed so that registration goals get postponed N/A (currently registered) Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Can you think of any hindrances to the pathway to registration? If so, please state below; Question Title * 10. Thanks for your time and responses, please leave your name if you do mind being contacted regarding your comments. This is optional. Name: Region: email contact: Done