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Design Better
Stephen Gates: Hiring and retaining the best design talent
Dec 19, 2019
Stephen Gates, Head Design Evangelist at InVision, discusses his findings on hiring and employment in the design field. The podcast also includes a roundtable discussion on design topics and explores the significance of intentional communication in meetings. They highlight the inclusive nature of critique for creating psychological safety and discuss the importance of involving diverse perspectives in the design process. The speakers also explore the difference between leadership and management and discuss the evolving nature of design portfolios.
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- Companies are exploring alternative methods to assess design candidates, such as using real products or incorporating exercises to evaluate skills and thinking processes.
- Establishing trust between hiring managers and candidates is crucial, with companies investing in clear job descriptions, transparent communication, and going above and beyond typical recruiting methods.
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Redefining the interview process
Companies are reevaluating the effectiveness of portfolios in the hiring process and exploring alternative methods to assess candidates. Some teams are using real products that have been launched to evaluate candidates, while others are incorporating exercises or tests to observe how candidates work. These methods aim to provide a more tangible and practical evaluation of candidates, allowing companies to assess their skills, thinking processes, and ability to deliver.
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