I started as a producer…
…but eventually gravitated towards the part of the job I had a real love for: finding talent and matching exceptional people with creative projects. I launched Royal Braun to advise cutting-edge companies and build teams with key creative hires. Over the past few years. I’ve worked with brands, publishers, agencies and entertainment studios that are setting the conversation. Along the way, I've taken a few notes.
Notes from the Field
Here are some “back of the napkin” thoughts on portfolios, resumes, interviews and more related to hunting and hiring.
As I've said before I always go right to the ABOUT section of individual's websites. It tells me a lot of what I want to know. A creative professional's POV.
Beware of recruiters that charge you (candidate) a fee for helping you connect with hiring managers.
In this market there is a supply of folks with domain expertise to hire - ask yourself what makes you so special?
Hiring Conversations
Some quick-fire Q&A’s with marketers, creatives and business stakeholders on the art of the interview.
The initial email being unprofessional, too wordy, generically worded, and talking about being interested in collaborating with us.
“I am also always looking for curiosity and resourcefulness. Those are two of the top predictors for success in my book.”
“I am also always looking for curiosity and resourcefulness. Those are two of the top predictors for success in my book.”
“It's very hard to learn on a first impression. I tend to look for people who ask about "the why" of their work, not just the what and the how.”
“The best questions are from people who are mature enough to realize that they only want to work at Cut if it’s a good fit for them.”
"A love for their own interests and being able to articulate the inspiration they glean from those passions is a sign...."