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I see alottttttttt of 'advice' flying around on here most days. When I want information, I look for quality of source. One of the strongest signals for me is a source that has a lot of 'Reps'. They've done the thing they're talking about. Not just a couple of times, but a lot. My Reps are in Hiring Designers. My Reps are spread across 100's of different companies now, each hiring in a slightly unique way My Reps are negotiating 100's of offers for Designers. My Reps are in sitting between a Designer and a the Company hiring and seeing which Portfolios get a response and which don't. My Reps are in the 1000's of times Designers haven't progressed through interviews and why. I'm not a Designer I'm a Design Recruiter And that's where I have my reps and where I continue to build and strengthen myself daily.

Hi #linkedln community 🚀 Just Wrapped Up: Structural Design Patterns Class! 🚀 It was an enriching session diving into the core types of structural design patterns: Adapter, Bridge, Decorator, and Facade. Throughout the session, we explored how these patterns empower developers to architect systems that are flexible, scalable, and maintainable. From seamlessly connecting incompatible interfaces to dynamically adding functionality, each pattern offers valuable insights into building robust software solutions. Full video on our youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/gagVJjv7 #hiring #connections

Building a great company comes down to two things: Hiring great people, and keeping them. But attracting talent and keeping it are two different things. Sure, you can put a sandwich under a box held up by a stick with a string tied to it, but how do you make sure a raccoon/graphic designer doesn't just escape the box? One solution is a giant rock, or brick that you found somewhere, on top of the box. And that's retention in the 21st century. You need a rock budget. #toddtalk #hiring #talentacquisition #talentretention #happyemployees #workplacesatisfaction #raccoons

One of the biggest challenges I’ve had in my business was figuring out how to take time off work for mat-leave. The first decision I made was that I didn’t want to lose Liz (my amazing junior designer). So even if all clients decided to leave us, I had to cover her salary for the months I would be off. And I made this very clear to Liz. She’s been so loyal to me that I wanted to make it clear that loyalty goes both ways. Figuring out mat-leave wasn’t easy. I had no point of reference. So I started by envisioning how I wanted my mat-leave to look and how my business could potentially support that. I knew I couldn’t leave Liz alone with all the workload, so if clients were on board with me being away, I had to hire a temporary team. I initially thought I would hire one person to do everything I was doing. So naive of me! I was doing so much (SO MUCH) that I had to hire two people. This was eye-opening to me. Before hiring anybody, I made the decision to only work with our retainer clients. So I had to pitch my plan to them. All my clients responded amazingly, except for one person who I’m not working with anymore. With clients on board, it was time to build the team. First, I hired a project manager to help with project tracking and client communication. But that wasn’t all. I needed someone who could give Liz some guidance and make bigger picture decisions when it comes to design. That’s when I hired a senior designer. The three of them worked together in such an amazing way for almost five months. Each of them took full ownership of their role and cared about Random Pattern the way I would. They made sure I was up-to-date with everything that was happening without overwhelming me. Shout out to all three of them! I summarized in a few sentences what took me months to figure out. I made a lot of mistakes along the way and uncovered a lot of misconceptions. But I’m glad it was that way. I learned a lot. I was able to see what parts of my business are strong and what need to be improved, which is what I’m working on now that I’m back. — That was day 4 out of 5 of sharing my biggest challenges in these 5 years in business. Stay tuned for day 5 tomorrow!

Why tech companies are laying off right now? Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘Covid’ theory Full Article Link >>> https://lnkd.in/g_nzc6Ee Feb 17, 2024 07:09 PM IST Mark Zuckerberg on layoffs: This is because companies are still in the mode of thinking about efficiency, Mark Zuckerberg said. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that many tech companies may be laying off employees as they are realising that there are many benefits to being “leaner”. On Morning Brew […] . . Latest IND . . . . #trendingnews #newstrending #trendingtopicnews #lifestyle #business #news #healthylifestyle #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #lifestyleblogger #luxurylifestyle #businessowner #businesswoman #smallbusinessowner #businessnews

https://lnkd.in/gpDykX-8 🔍 Unethical Hiring Practices in Design Challenges I am deeply frustrated and disappointed to share that I had a similar experience with a design challenge that took a troubling turn. 🚨 To my dismay, the company not only used my work without permission but also replicated it in their core project. The lack of changes, identical layout, and even copying of my work are disheartening. I believe it's crucial to address such unethical practices within the design community. Has anyone encountered a similar situation or heard of someone successfully taking legal action against a company for such actions? Let's advocate for fair and respectful hiring practices to protect vulnerable designers from exploitation. 🛑💔 #DesignEthics #UnethicalHiring #DesignCommunity #StandUpForDesigners

The PatientPoint XD team is growing!! We're small but mighty. We're looking for a UX/Product Designer with research chops to help us shape the future of digital health. If you know anyone who could be a good fit, tag them here. EDIT: I'm thrilled with the amount of interest in this role so let me clarify what I can and can't do. I CAN'T: 👉 Review your resume or portfolio to tell you if you should apply for the role. 👉 Hop on a quick call to discuss your qualifications and if you'd be a good fit for the team. 👉 Take requests from external recruiting agencies interested in receiving a finder's fee for placing their candidates. I CAN: 👉 Give you an internal referral. If you apply via the link I provided, your application will reflect that you were referred by me. 👉 Assure you that our recruiters are real humans. I've met them personally. They are wonderful people who look at each application. 👉 Offer empathy. I know the market is tough out there. I was laid off and job searching for several months before landing my current role. My husband is also in UX/Product Design and was laid off several months ago and is still looking. The job hunt can be incredibly frustrating. Hang in there. You are not alone. 💪 Let's keep this process fair for everyone. If you're not sure if you should apply, JUST APPLY. #uxjobs #uxdesign #servicedesign #uxresearch I see you my #neversearchalone peeps! Never Search Alone helped me land this awesome role.

Hey LinkedIn fam, wrapping up our 3-part series with a heartwarming success story from small-town recruiting. 🌟 Recruiting in small towns is a unique challenge. My biggest struggle? Ditching traditional interviews for real discussions.  Meet our top designer – who started as a blank canvas with a love for software, but her hidden talent for drawing was a game-changer. Introduced her to Figma, and the transformation was magic. Her out-of-the-box designs showcased the untapped potential small towns offer. Recruiting here is more than hiring; it's about supporting roots. Through conversations, we find ways for them to work remotely, contributing while staying deeply connected to their small-town roots. 🌳💻 Now, over to you! Discovered hidden talents in unexpected places? Share your experiences in the comments. 🗣️✨ #HiddenTalents #RecruitmentSuccess #SmallTownGems #tamilnadu #designer #uiuxdesigner #hiringtalent

Design is the first thing that people see, it needs to funtional while delivering a clear message. Hire the best designers from Staff Pro Tech. Visit staffprotech.com #staffprotech #softwaredevelopment #staffaugmentation #webdesign #graphicdesign