The Designers Republic Job Vacancy
Third post in a week, just like old times.
Anyway, The Designers Republic has a job vacancy going:
I thought after our previous blogs regarding interviews and such I thought it may be interesting to see what a 'real' design company would ask for, just for applying. Besides the basic criteria (3-5 years experience, etc.) the thing that stands out most to me is the 'Your 10 of favourite things - and why'.
Obviously this is just a way of assessing your personality and perhaps in some ways creativity but it got me thinking what sort of things they would be looking for.
So the question is, if you were applying for this job, what would you put as your 10 favourite things...and why?
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Thats something I've not come accross before on job applications. I think you're right though, it looks as though they are wanting an insight into your personality. If its a small team of people I think it is important that you are able to get on with eachother if you are to spend most of your waking hours together.
Sorry I can't think of ten things right now but one of them would be 'Carbohydrate' (in all its forms) especially the morning after the night before.
Did Mr. Burgess write the copy for that? Sure sounds like it…
Joking aside, it’s strange how they never say something like “We just want someone who can do the job, get paid a reasonable sum, who wants a quiet life.” I might actually feel like applying for one if they did.
The colours on this piece are also quite intimidating – the yellow and black combo says ‘stay away’ more than it says ‘come and work for us’. Maybe this is just used as a contrast to the laid back style of the copy.
It is also interesting to note a ‘salary expectation’ – implying that you price yourself, or at least try and justify it – which I wouldn’t want to have to contemplate.
Also note the companies they list – all have quite a young appeal to them. It is illegal to say what ages you are looking for (as it is age discrimination), but it looks as though they might have still aimed it at 25-30 year olds. Also, I’m not sure if even saying ‘3/5 years studio experience’ is above board. I’ll check it out.
I quite fancy stealing ‘energetic, dynamic. hungry’ for my 3 self descriptive words… doubt I could pull that off though.
Mr Burgess does seem to be getting a bit of stick recently. Leave him alone.
The colours do seem like a warning (normally see the colours Black and Yellow on HGV's). I do think it works though.
@Julian - Companies ask for experience it is allowed infact it is basic criteria for a job application.
As for the ten favourite things I wouldn't have a clue where to start.
An interesting point about the black and yellow. It also makes it a bit harder to read too.
The salary estimation I think is quite a common interview question, but to possibly turn someone down due to them overestimating their wage or even underestimating it is a big thing for them to do.
@ Chris T: I’ve just checked it with my Dad (as he recently did a course about job interviews) and it is actually illegal to ask for people with x amount of experience.
Apparently this is because of age discrimination, and it discriminates against people who are younger and therefore can’t have had this amount of experience.
You are right when you say it is common that this is asked – dosen’t mean that it is legal. You can’t even ask for a persons first name or gender on an application form any more, as this could cause discrimination as well.
It sounds even more of a minefield to try recruiting than it is to actually apply for a job.
That's exactly the kind of job advert I'd apply for in a shot. It's not your standard job ad - the copy is well thought out AND it's interesting. It shows they're trying. Plus they've got an amazing reputation. If I had three years experience I'd be applying right now.
As for it being difficult to read, that's the point. It's the same with their website - they're purposefully making it difficult for you to see /read it. Strangely, I admire that.
If they've still got a job place going when I finish college that will be one of the first places I'll be firing off a very well thought out CV to.
As for the ten things, let's see:
1. Looking at design.
2. Thinking about design.
3. Eating design.
4. Breathing design.
5. Living design.
6. Reading design mags.
7. Reading design websites.
8. Posting on design forums.
9. Writing about design.
10. Being a graphic designer.
And no Julian, I didn't write the copy. But I'll agree; it sounds like something I'd write. Maybe that's why I like it so much.
I’d personally not be too interested in applying for that. I feel that to work at a place like that you’d have to have some weird spiky haircut and many items of cloths with pithy slogans on then.
I also feel that some of their work is quite unnecessary and rather arrogant, which is just annoying – not my cup of tea at all. Just my personal view, of course. It’s amazing how perception can create such differing opinions.
I agree Julian, perception is an amazing thing. I'd imagine theirs is quite an aggressive atmosphere to work in, and a lot of late nights for not all that much money.
But come on, it's The Designer's Republic! Short of having Pentagram on your CV, there isn't much better experience.
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