Conduct two initial screens. The first conversation is introductory. The candidate’s résumé and portfolio should have already provided a base sense of skills and capabilities, so probe other factors. Get a sense of the candidate, their background, and their career trajectory. Share more specifics about the opportunity. Instead of addressing specific design aptitude, look instead for the meta-qualities that will make someone successful — are they articulate, pleasant, and passionate? If it feels like there might be compatibility, and if time allows, have the candidate walk through one or two
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