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    Never stop learning. Software is easy, there will always be someone more proficient, new releases, etc. Show me a desire to get better and always challenge yourself.

    Study your peers. Know who is the best in your industry. Study them until you understand why they are the best. Look for inspiration every day. Build a never ending library of inspiration, studies and never think you have reached the pinnacle. That cannot be achieved. Learn to love the process, engage it, look for ways to challenge what and how you think.

    If you want to make something, make it. Personal projects will always allow for more freedom and, potentially, bring you to new heights. Follow through and complete it, move on, evaluate later and grow.

    If I sat down with someone and asked who they admired and they didn't have a solid list of personal favorites I would never hire them. I want to see their eyes light up when they talk about how that Attik book from 18+ years ago ignited a hunger and passion in them. I want to hear how they look for new inspiration, how they keep hungry.

    Show me process, show me how you can communicate your thoughts and reasoning. If there is no process there is little chance to critique and evolve - it's just a "I like it or I don't". You need more depth to grow.

    Lastly, understand business. Money is truly what makes the world go round. Understand how business intersects with design. Understand how they relate, how good design does matter and can mean better pay.

    Lastly, demonstrate good work ethic. Show how you will always show up on time, always do what you say you are going to do. Too many are so damn complacent and lazy.
    If you show me passion and work ethic I'll know you can learn anything you need to and always strive to get better.

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