What we look for in people when

recruiting

Simon R Jones, Studio 24 Ltd Creative Futures, 26 March 2014

MeFounder & Tech Director, Studio 24 !Digital stuff:

• Web Standards Project • Zend Framework • Refresh Cambridge • PHP Cambridge

Applying for a job…

1. Passion

Do something you believe in

2. Expertise & Potential

Specialise

Read up on your subject

Read up on your subject

alistapart.com

bradfrost.github.io/this-is-responsive/

www.smashingmagazine.com

www.creativebloq.com/net-magazine

Attend design conferences& meetups

Refresh Cambridge

lanyrd.com/topics/web-design/

Cambridge Usability Group

3. Your experience

Work on your own projects

Get your work online

4. Applying for a job

Tailor your CV

Send us a personal email

Talk to us (before the interview)

5. The interview

Make an effort

Be yourself

Why do you want to work with us?

We’re looking for someone we can work with

• Very competitive

• Lots of opportunity

• You need to stand apart

Digital industry

Good luck + thanks!

@simonrjones studio24.net

slideshare.net/simonrjones