Design Careers: Industry Advice & Job Search Tips

HOW wants to help you succeed and achieve your career goals along the way. Find expert career advice and tips from HOW’s official career partner, The Creative Group, to help guide your career path, whether you are working at a firm, as an in-house designer or as a freelance designer. Get practical advice and take control of your career path in design. Steer it in the direction you want to take it. Plus, learn how to leverage your current position for greater satisfaction. Learn more about increasing your salary and improving your overall marketability from The Creative Group in this Design Tutorial – How to Make More Money as a Designer in 2013.

10 Strategies to Help Designers Conquer a Fear of Writing

Is your fear of words hindering you from taking designs to the next level? Conquer it with these 10 strategies that’ll explain the relationship of words and design. More

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Are You a Friendly or Cut-Throat Competitor?

By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Have your coworkers been less helpful or willing to offer input on your designs? Are some starting to take credit for your ideas? If you’ve noticed a change in the air, you’re not alone. I… More

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8 Sure-fire Ways to Propel Your Career Forward

Are you feeling restless in your graphic design career? Wanting to move up the proverbial ladder, but not sure how? Here are 8 solid ways to propel your career forward in the New Year. More

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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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Your Greatest Ally: In-House Industry Survey Results

In a widespread survey, in-house industry creative leaders were asked to share feedback related to challenges and goals that they face. See the full survey and connect with tools that can be your greatest ally when asking for more resources. More

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13 Designers Share Their Design Career Goals

Wondering what it would take to get to the next level in your design career? Check out real-world designers’ answers. 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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