Jobism is… when companies are hyper-focused on hiring designers from a specific niche or field (fintech, AI, e-com, etc.), often overlooking talent with transferable skills. P.S. I did some brief research, and it looks like this term is free 😅
On one hand, I can understand why this happens. Teams often prefer not to invest significant time in educating newcomers. They look for someone who can integrate seamlessly into the existing system and start contributing immediately. On the other hand, this approach has a major downside. People from other fields often bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that can lead to groundbreaking solutions. Ultimately, I believe it comes down to how open-minded the hiring teams are. Being receptive to diverse experiences and transferable skills can be a game-changer for fostering creativity and innovation.
I think this depends on the context of the role. For junior-middle-senior positions, it may be the case that you need skilled individuals to efficiently complete specific and well defined tasks. However, for leadership roles, like lead/program designers, I believe it is important to have a deep understanding of the industry you are working in. This broader perspective allows you to see beyond your immediate tasks and consider the wider business context. But what does it really mean to “know” an industry? Does it mean having completed a few projects in that field or…? I made a research here as well, but seems I need to write an article to cover that topic, huh 😅
Sounds spot on to me
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2wAlex Sviryda 🔥HotTake: isn’t this most roles today? How do you measure transferable skills? Sadly, like how many design decisions are made today, if you can’t measure and attribute it, you can’t prove it, it is not real, it didn’t happen.