Checking References? Don't Overlook this one!

The Inventory by Thea

Reference checks can tell you much more than whether someone was “good to work with.” In this episode, Thea explains the one reference most companies forget to check, and why it can reveal how a candidate really works, leads, communicates, and builds inside a team. A useful listen for founders, agencies, and hiring teams who want to make better creative and marketing hires.

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  1. 5h ago

    You Keep Hiring Creative Wrong and You're Not Sure Why

    Most companies hire creative talent using rubrics built for engineers and product managers, and it shows.  In this episode, Thea breaks down why portfolios get misread, why famous brand logos fool hiring panels, and what to actually look for in a candidate's work.  She covers how disciplines change the rubric, why motion, brand, and editorial each need their own reviewer, and why emerging media like TikTok, AR, and AI creative are so hard to evaluate.  If your creative hires keep falling flat after six months, the problem is your process, not the candidates. Follow The Inventory for weekly career and recruiting insights. Interested in diving in depth? Read the full article at :  https://staging2.theinventory.xyz/you-keep-hiring-creative-wrong-and-youre-not-sure-why/

    3 min
  2. Checking References? Don’t Miss This One

    May 20

    Checking References? Don’t Miss This One

    Reference checks can tell you much more than whether someone was “good to work with.” In this episode, Thea explains the one reference most companies forget to check, and why it can reveal how a candidate really works, leads, communicates, and builds inside a team. A useful listen for founders, agencies, and hiring teams who want to make better creative and marketing hires.

    3 min
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Reference checks can tell you much more than whether someone was “good to work with.” In this episode, Thea explains the one reference most companies forget to check, and why it can reveal how a candidate really works, leads, communicates, and builds inside a team. A useful listen for founders, agencies, and hiring teams who want to make better creative and marketing hires.

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