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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.

Party Like a Pro: Tips for the Design Office Holiday Party

It’s not uncommon for creative professionals to embrace a “work hard, play hard” mentality. But some people take it to extremes—particularly at the annual office holiday party. Here are some tips to help you put your best foot forward. More

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Salary Negotiation Know-How

Know the ins and outs of negotiating the salary for your new job. The Creative Group offers advice on what you should know before sitting down at the negotiation table. More

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Office Negotiation Strategies

Here we address the finer points of successful negotiation tactics, some do’s and don’ts, and some good sources for research before jumping into your next workplace negotiation. 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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Dealing With Work Demons

By overcoming your career-related “gremlins,” you’ll have more on-the-job treats than tricks to look forward to in the year ahead. More

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5 Trends Every In-House Designer Should Know

Whether you’re currently working in-house, or pursuing a corporate gig, these trends are likely to impact your career. More

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Graphic Design Résumé Tips

Need to polish up your résumé design? The Creative Group takes a look at traditional and emerging graphic design résumé options. More

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How to Deal With a Bad Boss

Following are three of the most common types of bad managers along with strategies for how to deal with a bad boss. More

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How to Manage Workplace Gossip

Knowing when to halt bad workplace gossip and spread the good is a valuable skill to possess. Following are some office gossip guidelines. More

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