A little window into Wert&Co.’s world featuring our talks, writing, and press. We often discuss our community, our mission, and the business of Design and recruiting.
“Strong culture is not inherently good or bad. It’s just distinctive,” concludes Wert. “It might not be for you, but if it is, then you’ll gravitate toward it.”
“Our success isn’t measured in superficial terms: the number of candidates we place or the list of companies we partner with. Our success is measured by the success of those we work with: professional relationships that elevate both sides and endure.”
“Recruiters are in such demand that they, too, are scarce, which means their fees have never been higher.”
“Judy is always listening for the unspoken, in ways to uncover strategic epiphanies and moments of clarity.”
“Think of your career as planting a garden. You’re going to plant a rose and you’re going to plant a sunflower and you’re going to plant a big tree, and you don’t know how it’s all going to come together.”
“Companies need designers who have craft and content fluency, technological fluency, and unfettered courage and conviction to make a difference in the world.”
“I encourage people to think about negotiation not as a negotiation but as a conversation.”
“Your education is not your destiny.”
“Everyone should have a professional journal. Keep track of how you’ve grown in a meaningful way…watch your growth over time, little moments of your professional journal. Mapping your career, those signature moments, those fleeting moments, that’s part of your story.”
“Of the tens of thousands of designers Wert has talked with over the past 22 years, there are two traits that weave their way through the best. The first is the mastery of their craft. Whatever craft it is, the best of the best own it and are determined to perfect it. The second is the mastery of themselves. Specifically, Wert says the ability to be self-reflective and the control of their exuberance is key.”