Field Notes Inside an Integrated Communications Agency

I had lunch with a colleague this past week and we were talking about recruiting design talent. 

We chatted about what it was like when designers come in for an interview and "blow smoke" regarding how much they like our current design portfolio. 

We agreed how refreshing it would be to have a designer come in and tell us something less flattering. What does that really accomplish for either person in the interview? 

Because in the end, we strive on constant improvement and we aren't that interested in people, specifically design talent, that like what we have or where we've been. We want someone that has the courage, vitality and vision to tell us where they would like to go.

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