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About The Creative Group

The Creative Group is a specialized staffing service placing interactive, design and marketing professionals with a variety of firms. For online job-hunting services, candidate portfolios and TCG’s award-winning career magazine, Click Here.

Creative Freelancers: Are You an Accidental Workaholic?

There are many joys of being a thriving freelancer, like choosing your projects and deciding when and where you work. But there are perpetual challenges, too, like managing client requests when you’re swamped or simply need time to decompress. Often, … More

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5 Tips for Using Humor to Your Advantage

Want to get ahead in your design career? Here are 5 tips for bringing your sense of humor into the office to diffuse creative tension and project overload. More

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Turn Slow Time Into Go Time

Most freelance designers are used to ebb and flow in their work schedules. There’s no guaranteed way for keeping work coming through your door, but you can take some steps to help make your downtime more productive. More

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What to Do Before Accepting a Job Offer

We’re all looking for “the job.” When you do find it and have the offer laid out in front of you, there are six tips offered by The Creative Group to keep in mind just before you say yes. More

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Creating Clout Within Your In-House Design Department

Following are some tactics to help raise your visibility and gain clout at your organization. More

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Design Career: Are You Ready to Be a Freelancer?

Experts agree that the talent level among freelance designers is increasing. Are you ready to be a freelance designer? Ask yourself these questions. More

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Design Career: Landing High-Profile Projects

High-profile dream projects can enhance your design career and give your portfolio a big boost. Here’s how to get in line for these top projects. More

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How to Present Your Creative Portfolio

Your portfolio is finished so the hard part is over. Right? Learn from hiring managers and career gurus how to present your best creative portfolio with panache. More

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6 Tips for Creating a Great Online Portfolio

Looking for a job in graphic or web design? An online portfolio is essential to landing your next creative gig. Get expert tips on building a portfolio. More

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Are You in Love with Your Design Job? 6 Signs it May be Time to Re-Evaluate

Here are some signs that your job may be going nowhere fast and some tips on how to take control of your career. More

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