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I think you should have a stock response that outlines alternatives. Say that with the number of applicants you expect, each one should provide a simple way to
by RiderOfGiraffes 16y ago
I think you should have a stock response that outlines alternatives. Say that with the number of applicants you expect, each one should provide a simple way to view examples of their work, and extracting a .rar file doesn't qualify.
Say that a single attached example of best work might qualify, but an online portfolio would be better. You might like also to suggest a free hosting service for them to use to showcase their work.
Be polite, be constructive, but be definite.
Just my $0.02
- petervandijck 16y agoA web designer should know where they can showcase their work, right? Suggesting a free hosting service is making the hirer do all the work. Just saying. I'm just posting these to share my frustration with the applications I get. The majority of them are so incredibly lazy. Spell check. If you're a designer, have an online portfolio. Etc.
- RiderOfGiraffes 16y agoI would be unsurprised to find a talented designer had only ever designed for someone else, and that someone else had always done the web stuff. Just saying. And I share your frustration - I get equivalent things constantly. I have several form letters that can be sent with minimal effort to maximal effect. Depends how much you care.
- petervandijck 16y agoTrying to parse this, how do you mean "designed for someone else"? I'm just looking for screenshots, surely a designer must have some screenshots. Even of work that never went live, was rejected etc?
- RiderOfGiraffes 16y agoSorry - very little time. E.g. for an intranet with a customer who is paranoid about designs getting out, or someone who insists on the work being sole-licensed. I've met some right 'nanas in my time. But I agree that any decent designer should have stuff they can show you, it's just that I can imagine ways for it not to be completely cut'n'dried.