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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.

Résumé Advice for Recent Graduates

Most grads face a problem when applying for their first job: When you haven’t had a real job before, how do you demonstrate you have the necessary qualifications for an open position with your résumé? More

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Guide to Socializing with Co-Workers

According to The Creative Group, 64% of executives polled say that employees who socialize outside of the office enjoy more productive working relationships. See how to socialize with co-workers in a manner that is appropriate and not destructive. More

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Missed Promotions

While missing out on a promotion is disappointing, there may be an upside: You may emerge from the situation with a clearer sense of where you want to go, as well as how to get there. These tips can help you learn from the setback and increase your chances of landing a promotion in the future. More

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5 Things to Consider Before You Quit

Are you thinking about quitting your design job? Before you say “so long” and head out the door in a heated moment, consider these points before making a decision you may later regret. Or, decide if maybe you are ready for greener grass. More

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Be an “Unofficial” Creative Team Leader

It’s a classic catch-22: You’re given responsibility for a design project for a client, but no formal authority over the other players who will assist you in the assignment. How do you exert your influence in such a situation? Consider the following 5 tips More

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Smooth Old-School Moves

Pulling a few “old school” moves could help you distinguish yourself in the workplace or during a job hunt. Check out these time-honored tactics to help improve your career prospects in the short- and long-term.
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7 Rookie Mistakes Not to Make

You’re new on the job, and your employers will not only evaluate your ability to do the job well but also take note of how you fit in with the firm’s culture and collaborate with your new colleagues. Following are seven common rookie mistakes and tips to help you avoid them. More

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10 Ways to Boost Your Office Popularity

You may have thought popularity contests ended after high school. That’s not always the case if you work in an office.
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Win Over Different Types of Hiring Managers

To give yourself the best shot at landing a job, you must be able to present yourself and your qualifications confidently—yet carefully—to different types of hiring managers. More

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Others With Their Job Search

There are many things you can do to assist friends or former colleagues in their search for work—as well as a few actions that could do more harm than good. More

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