Posts from Simon
Who actually moves in 2025? A look at candidate mindsets & movers.
It’s no secret that hiring the right talent has become more complex than ever. In an industry where culture, creativity, and chemistry count just as much as credentials, brand, and creative agencies, along with in-house marketing teams, are asking the same question: “Who is actually open to moving jobs right…
Why hiring before you’re desperate is smarter hiring.
Especially in the creative world. As specialist recruiters in the creative space, we get it: agencies can’t always predict when pressure will skyrocket, often before they’ve even had a chance to think about hiring! A big pitch lands. Someone’s just quit. The studio’s running on fumes and four hours’ sleep….
Why hiring Marketers is tough & what to do about it.
Hiring a marketer today is tough. Often, it’s due to a mismatch or a misunderstanding between what companies want (a genius version of the Swiss Army knife of marketing skills) and what candidates can genuinely offer. Hiring marketers has become even more complicated due to post-pandemic shifts in priorities and…
How to interview introverted Marketers.
So many times, talented people get overlooked because they’re quiet, reserved, and don’t bounce around the room like a puppy. For the record, introverted marketers tend to make exceptional employees, particularly in roles where deep thinking, observation and creativity are invaluable. Interviewing a highly skilled quiet or introverted…
Is January the right time to job hunt?
When it comes to your career, January might seem like the perfect time to kick off a fresh start and job hunt. New year, new you, right? Wrong. At least, not in the creative sector. Here’s the thing: the jobs market for creative & marketing roles doesn’t wake up until…