Creative Staffing Insights & Hiring Intelligence
Insights from icreatives on hiring graphic designers, UX professionals, marketing talent, and building high-performing creative teams. Explore trends in creative staffing, employer branding, remote work, and portfolio hiring.
June 6 2022
Securing an opportunity for an interview is a momentous achievement for both interviewers and interviewees alike. However, the process can become notably stressful and nerve-wracking for both parties. This is because, in essence, both interviewers and interviewees are evaluating each other, endeavoring to discern whether there is a compatible fit. The stress levels can escalate…
May 31 2022
The hiring process can become mundane and somewhat stagnant if you have been doing it for some time. While many managers have the desire to grow the business by hiring qualified candidates, they lack the inspiration to do so. There are many companies out there that are making great strides with innovative ideas and some…
May 27 2022
The hiring landscape is continuously evolving, especially in the aftermath of the recent pandemic. As hiring managers gear up for the 2024 hiring season, several key changes and strategies need consideration. In this dynamic environment, understanding the nuances of the hiring process is crucial. Let's delve into the tips that hiring managers should be aware…
May 26 2022
Most businesses have been through a slump in turnover at some point or another for a wide variety of reasons. While most owners and managers would prefer not to face these times, it is often an inevitable part of running a business. Although some resignations take you by surprise, in most cases there are often…
May 9 2022
User research and usability testing are familiar terms for many people but the way they work isn’t well understood. Although creatives involved in research hope for expressive, opinionated, and cooperative participants, that’s not always the case. The goal of these usability tests is to see how real users interact with a design product. How the…
May 2 2022
One of the central tenets of design thinking is attention to users’ needs. As user bases expand to include ever more diverse groups, building consumer products that adequately address all their needs becomes a greater challenge. Human-centered design focuses on the user while an alternative model called activity-centered design targets the function products are designed…
April 26 2022
Of all the technology to be developed in recent years, none brings to mind the new reality of remote work quite like video conferencing. Remote digital meetings have been possible for many years now, but the newest software allows dozens of people to join in a single meeting from anywhere with an internet connection. Many…
April 19 2022
If you take advice from anyone, let it be these business leaders and trailblazers. Their individual successes are reason enough to put value in the ideas they share. The internet is riddled with leadership quotes and inspirational ideas. We’ve distilled that wisdom into this guide so you can access it quickly and easily. 1. “A…
April 15 2022
People seek out others’ opinions when they consider a purchase. A customer testimonial from a like-minded individual is one of the best and most convincing ways to inform potential customers and entice them into a conversion. But customer testimonials are also one of the oldest and most common marketing tools, used by countless organizations and…
April 11 2022
Multichannel marketing increases outreach but it also complicates the customer journey. Conversions rarely happen at the introductory touchpoint and understanding which channel led to the final sale is vital for investing resources properly. Giving credit where it’s due among various marketing channels is called attribution modeling. Read on to find out everything you need to…