Recruitment Tips

Here are my top 5 tips on recruiting the best talent for your production.

1.) Only hire A people.

If you start making compromises, B level people will start to hire C level people who will in turn bring on D Level staff.

2.) Only hire people who are smart.

You want to recruit and hire staff that have aptitude, not a particular skill set. You want to find those that are going to be able to learn any new technology rather than people who happen to know Maya version 6.0 this minute. You want those that understand the concepts, not the pixel-pushers who know the buttons.

3.) Only hire people who get things done.

Getting things done is crucial. Avoid those that are completely impractical, the ones that would rather mull over something academic about a problem rather than deliver the film on time (and budget).

4.) Hire the right combination of stars and role players.

Just like in sports, the best teams have one or two superstars and the right mix of role players to complement them. It’s important that everyone on the production team knows their specific role. Not everyone can be the director.

5.) Hire the right combination of experience and youth.

Also, as in sports, you want to bring in the veterans for guidance, mentoring, and experience. And the youth for their energy and innovation. With the right mix, you will have success now, while building an even brighter future.