Skills in demand?

cjohnson25·Jul 29, 2020

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Hi Everyone! What skill requirements (general & tech-specific) would you say you are looking for in a new hire? this is for all positions in tech. I appreciate your feedback! **this ask is for upskilling & training of persons wanting to be in tech**

teresaman·Jul 30, 2020

Hey Cydney! I think the skill requirements run suuuuch a wide gamut if they're across all positions in tech — to best help answer your question, is there anyway you could scope down the question or re-frame it? Are you looking for soft skills or hard skills?

cjohnson25·Jul 30, 2020

Hi Teresa! I am looking for both. As a designer what are 6 skills (soft and hard) you would look for in a new hire?

teresaman·Jul 31, 2020

Communication; Organization; and Curiosity - questioning what's existing, genuinely curious about why things are the way they are- - - Product design - creating software in a startup / agency environment, working with product and engineering teams; Typography - fundamental to any design and speaks to how strong they are in visual balance, attention to detail; Prototyping

cjohnson25·Jul 31, 2020

Thank you!

NicAmos·Aug 05, 2020

The ability to learn and communication. These seem fairly simple but it’s a real art to communicate with people from various backgrounds and learning styles