Michelle Stuhl, owner of recruiting firm Michelle Stuhl & Company, emphasizes that every interaction during the hiring process is key, from email correspondence to poise during the interview. Hoping to avoid a hiring nightmare? Here, Stuhl outlines her tips for hiring, from screening clients to asking the right questions:

1 | Request Relevant Examples

Not only should you ask to see finished work and projects from a potential hire, but you should also request sketches and inspiration boards to get a feel for the way the candidate thinks.

2 | Evaluate Their Questions