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.
April 12 2021
Like many industries, creatives currently find themselves in the midst of the Freelance Revolution. In addition to new technology that allows independent agents to take on work they couldn’t have handled before, businesses are using staffing strategies called flexible blended workforces that are driving up the demand for freelance workers. The outlook for creative freelance…
April 9 2021
For many creatives, internships are their entry point into their chosen field. Landing the perfect creative internship can be as competitive as the job itself, and the rewards in terms of professional contacts and a solid jump start to your resume are great. But what can you expect when it comes to creative internships and…
April 5 2021
The decision to pursue higher education shouldn’t be taken lightly. In many countries, it’s a huge financial commitment. Many creative people who are aiming for careers in design or programming may wonder whether such a commitment is necessary for the jobs they want. There’s no easy answer to this question. As companies continue to center…
March 29 2021
Building good products is no longer enough. To stand out against the competition, companies have to present experiences that entice users and solve their problems. Attempting to accomplish this without design thinking is like trying to play darts blindfolded. Design thinking centers the user from the earliest stages of a project. Through repeated user testing…
March 22 2021
Everyone experiences the occasional slump at work. But how do you know when the slump isn’t temporary and you’ve outgrown the job? For creatives particularly, mood and attitude is a huge indicator. Passion is a big part of why creatives get into their fields in the first place, so when that begins to drop off…
March 18 2021
Entering the job market can be challenging, especially in today’s web-focused world. As remote work continues its upward trend and companies search for innovations to stand out against the competition, unique and skilled creatives are in ever greater demand. The good news is that you don’t have to have decades of experience to land your…
March 17 2021
Data is the new oil. By some estimates, the data created on the internet each day numbers in the quintillions - that’s seventeen digits of information, and a significant portion of that is generated by users and sent to companies for free. Businesses use this data to chart user preferences, target advertisements, and get feedback…
March 12 2021
Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting areas of developing technology. While it might seem like science fiction or the distant future, AI is already here and some of the biggest names in tech are workshopping automated products for everything from self-driving cars to photo editing software. But this advanced tool also has some…
March 9 2021
Monitoring job morale in the workplace is crucial for retaining and motivating employees, ultimately contributing to a better working environment. Many companies struggle to comprehend this concept, leading them to overlook evident indicators that the work atmosphere is deteriorating. Employees may experience frustration or unhappiness for various reasons, sometimes solely related to workload rather than…
March 5 2021
Of all the innovation brought on by the internet, nothing has made quite the same splash as social media. What used to be limited to message boards and one or two profile-based sites has now blossomed into countless idea boards, news feeds, and streaming sites that allow people to connect in novel ways on a…