I applied for a Graphic Designer position at Coalition Technologies. In addition to answering several questions re my problem solving style and work flow, they asked me to complete a "test" that I found highly problematic. It was basically a request to design a logo and 4-6 carousel banners for one of their new clients AND upload my vector and image files. This sounds like a way to rip off artists by getting them to do free work under the guise of an interview. Highly unethical. And shame on Glassdoor for allowing those type of predatory postings. Attached is a screen shot of what they required as part of a job submission.

Best time sheet system you’ve ever tried in a job?

COVID 19 crisis should make all states compact for licensing. Precious time was lost while nurses who wanted to work waited for states to pass emergency laws.

Sunday is like the last glimpse of Venice prisoners used to have on the Bridge of Sighs before being taken down to their cells.

What's your absolute favorite dinner spot in Chi-town? I'm willing to travel, but I'm moving soon so want to hit all of the greats I haven't been to or didn't know about.

I have a coworker who keeps spouting comparative odds and situations in regards to the safety of the vaccine. Such as: you're twice as likely to get hit by lightening than have blod clots from JJ. It's very annoying and I find it to be really inapprorpriate, maybe because it's pushy or just I find these comparative things to be a bit irrelevant. How does one handle something like that? Can you shut the person down without starting a spat?

Has anyone found a good CPE lecture or presentation on analyzing SOC-1s and mapping to controls?

Anyone get one of the new Oyster Perpetuals with a colored dial? Was there a wait?

What other careers do you catch yourself daydreaming about? I, for one, would have loved acting as I loved theater throughout my life but alas fate had other plans. What's yours?

Saw FCB is hiring. How is it there? Down to grab/coffee or a drink with anyone (preferably creatives) that works there! DM me.

Whirlpool is closing their doors? What happens to the in-house agency?

Anyone knows if Singapore trash collection separates waste into recyclables ? If not, how can we do it ourselves in sg?
I live in a condo FYI.

Does PWC accepts counter offer easily when produced other offer letter with more CTC?

What would be the CTC for technical lead role?
They are giving 15 percent variable as well.

Will I get 100 percent variable on quarterly basis or not?
What's you experience with Infy?

Is there a pace up on hirings now , or the freeze is still there , I cannot see much posts on recession since a week so is there any good news on hirings?

Poll: single / dating / partnered..? The stresses of the traveling consultant lifestyle and the fickleness of the gay male have made it nearly impossible to date consistently. Do y'all agree?

Has anyone built an emergent learning group in your consultancy or company that focuses on reflection, feedback, problems of practice... But amongst designers staffed on different projects/clients? How did you structure it? How did you maintain it?

I want to put together a XD file with a whole bunch of helpful web and app components for other designers to just drag and drop. 1. Is this a waste of time due to the market being saturated? 2. Where do I sell it? 3. Is there anything I need to know first?

UI designers everywhere: Please stop making “peek-a-boo-only” interfaces.

Any packaging designer available for a small gig? Not agency project, helping a friend’s start up.

What do when you’ve already accepted a job offer but then received a better offer? Does it look bad on you to decline the first offer?

Any designers working at IDEO? What’s the work-life balance like? Always been interested in the work but wonder what working there actually is like.

I’m a graphic designer interviewing with a company. Is it normal to ask a potential candidate to redesign a 10 page brochure for their interview test? If not, any suggestions on how to proceed?

How do you know you’re a good designer? I get most of my ideas from being inspired by other work and just creating what I feel looks good. I know how to use design programs. But, I don’t know if that’s enough.

How many rejection email have everyone received before getting first permanent full time position as a designer?
Did you have to alternate your personality applying to jobs?

Any designers here experienced with the Masters program at UWash? Looking for testimonials since it's the most expensive option on my list right now (I do have cheaper options, considering all tho)

Is anybody using WACOM CINTIQ Pro 24"? I am contemplating getting one but wondering if I will be able to use a mouse/tablet along with it. I heavily use InDesign and wonder if I can use a mouse/tablet when I need to without unplugging it. Thanks in advance!

What are the key differences between junior and mid level roles in terms of job responsibilities, design knowledge, project oversight, etc?

Do you like humor incorporated into resumes? Why or why not?

Where do you keep your non-library original components in Figma? Do you put them to the side outside of a working frame, within its own “Components” page (like Sketch does for Symbols), or do you keep the original directly inside of one of your layouts?

Best online classes for newbies?

Start up experience help! How much do you charge for taking on the entire UX of a startup companies’ app design?
Would you take a set amount of money or equity? Any experience here would help!

Want to switch from graphic design (mostly doing print, some digital) to UX/UI. Some advice, tips on how to make a transition? Classes, videos, books, interning? How to find first projects? Thanks.

Does anyone know of a good place online to look for UI/UX designers who specialize in Figma?

Many predict that the true economic impact will start in September. As a designer, how do you prepare yourself: Become more specialized? Move somewhere cheaper? Change field? ...