Ok, folks, its tough out there -- but the Chapter is here to help. This page of the website will help you find your way -- whether your a firm that needs to downsize or you've just lost your job.
The headlines are actually getting a bit rosier and we are hearing about some firms being really busy. Follow this link to Dr. Stephen Fuller's website that will help you understand what's going on in your own backyard: Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Dr. Fuller has many of his recent presentations housed there so you can get a good over view on what's happening.
The first thing to do is contact Mary Fitch and get on her list. You'll be on the list to get the latest updates from employers who contact Mary directly. Also post your resume on the job board (under Careers on the left side of this page). Need tips for making that resume get you to the top of the pile? Click here. Another good resource is Architectural Record's survival guide. If you have a strategy that has helped you cope and you think might be valuable to others -- please contact us and we will post it here.