[IxDA Discuss] Where are all the designers?

[Mary Austin-Keller]

I think this is a serious problem with both our area and the general
software industry.  There are so few junior job postings.  Most are for 3-5
years or more.  Yet, how do you get those 3-5 years without year 1!  Yes, I
have 3-5 years experience, but I think we all are doing ourselves a
disservice by not hiring junior folks.  If you're out there hiring, try to
consider a junior position, even as a contractor position if necessary.
It'll make your senior folks happier, as they can grow in their management
skills plus ensure that when you really do need someone with experience,
they're out there to find. Not to mention that in a few years, you'll have
that senior person who you KNOW can do the job.

Unfortunately I'm not the one who hires in my company, so I can only send
out this e-mail and hope others can. :)

Cheers,
~Mary
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Mary Austin-Keller
mary at maryaustin-keller.com


On 2/21/08 6:59 PM, "Loren Baxter" <loren.baxter at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'd like to reiterate Dave's earlier point of a distinct lack in
> career path.  Fresh out of college, the only two companies in
> California I found that were willing to hire junior IxD's were
> Google and Intuit.  Most other job postings had steep requirements in
> terms of experience and degrees.  It's a shame that so few are
> willing to train younger designers from the start.
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