Happy New Year to our network! Whether you’re a new follower or an old friend, we’re so glad you’re here. LinkedIn has quickly become our go-to platform for networking and referrals, and it can be an incredibly effective tool for job seekers. We have some big goals for 2023, many of which revolve around increasing … Continue reading
A career is a journey. It used to be that once a person graduated from college or trade school, they secured a job with one company and stayed there until retirement. In today’s world, that’s pretty rare. Our fast-paced, ever-changing environment requires that you pivot with the advances in technology and trends. If one career … Continue reading
Getting ready for your next interview can be daunting—especially if you haven’t had a lot of practice. Each job you’re interviewing for has a unique set of skills and experience required. So, how do you give yourself the best chance for success? How do you prepare yourself for the next interview? We talked with Jessi … Continue reading
Allovus has a reputation for its high quality, experienced icon designers. And Mike LaJoie embodies both of those adjectives. He is the ultimate professional when it comes to icon design, managing icon teams and systems, and keeping his eye on the entire icon creation process. We sat down with Mike to learn more about his … Continue reading
We are all living in an unknown world—working remotely or maybe not working at all. It’s a tough time for designers. It’s a tough time for everyone. That’s why we were pleased to see the revamped AIGA site offering resources to the design community. There’s so much information there—it’s too difficult to summarize the offerings. … Continue reading
As a creative recruiting/staffing agency and studio, we stay on top of hiring trends. Allovus Recruiter Brian Jensen has some insights into what kinds of roles are in demand right now. Currently, which positions are clients hoping to fill? UX or UI? Research? Unicorns? We continue to see a huge need for UX / Product … Continue reading
UX is a challenging profession. With technology changing rapidly, people who work in the user experience realm have to think fast, be flexible, and be ready to change tactics or strategies on a dime. As the industry expands and grows, the competition for jobs is increasing. It’s important to keep learning and upping your game … Continue reading
As professional designers, there are lots of things to consider when showing our portfolios. Even seasoned UX designers wrestle with how to present their work in a way that catches the attention of hiring managers. AIGA Seattle (American Institute of Graphic Arts) recently hosted an informative event called “The Space Between, a design director’s guide … Continue reading
It’s pretty much common knowledge that new year’s resolutions don’t produce good results. We all make them. But resolutions like “lose weight”, “be more productive”, “make more money”, etc., rarely produce the end results we are seeking. Why is that? One reason resolutions don’t work is because they aren’t specific enough. For example, the resolution … Continue reading
As we all know, there are certain times at work that are slower than others. During deadlines, you’re working at the speed of light, and it seems as though there aren’t enough minutes in the day to get it all done. After a project is shipped though, there are lulls in the frenetic pace. You … Continue reading
The days of employees staying with the same company from the beginning of their career through their retirement are over. At Allovus, we cannot stress enough the importance of being ready to jump into the next contract, full-time position or project. It is so unfortunate to watch a talented creative go into full-on panic mode … Continue reading
You’ve just been summoned for an interview. Fantastic! But how do you differentiate yourself from the other candidates? What will make you shine over all the rest? According to Allovus recruiters Brian Jensen and Miranda Wilimczyk, there are ways to stand out from the crowd and make yourself a “gold-star” candidate. What makes a gold-star candidate? … Continue reading
Most students in this day and age are encouraged to focus on studying STEM subjects. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.) There’s a great demand for the kind of jobs that fall within those categories. But does focusing on STEM guarantee career success in the high-tech landscape? A recent study done by Google suggests that might … Continue reading
Illustration is one of those jobs that seems really glamorous. And it is. Illustrations are sexy. Good illustrators can set the tone for a company, website, brand, project, etc. Allovus is fortunate to count illustrator Robert Massa in our ranks. You may recognize his illustrations from the artwork hanging on the walls of our Gig … Continue reading
Have you thought about a career as a UX researcher? According to Allovus Recruiter Brian Jensen, “Demand for UX researchers is increasing, especially as two factors become more prevalent within organizations: Designing for accessibility is no longer a nice-to-have, but more of a critical component for leaders to keep top-of-mind when approaching product development. (Regardless … Continue reading