Design Interview Questions, Resume Skills & Portfolio Tips

You’ve got a promising graphic design interview; now it’s your time to shine. Whether you’re just getting started or have been in the industry for awhile, find out what hiring managers are looking for in an interviewee, get a feel for the type of questions they may ask, and be aware of what type of qualifications and design skills you could add to your repertoire. HOW partners with experts, like The Creative Group, for leading advice to help guide design careers.

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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What Do Hiring Managers Really Want to Know?

Designers: Do you have an interview in your near future? Be ready for the questions that might be fired your way. The Creative Group has assembled questions you can expect hiring managers to ask. More

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6 Tips to Perfect Your Portfolio

All style and no substance is the No. 1 critique voiced by executives about creative portfolios, according to a a survey by The Creative Group. Find out how to build and present a a portfolio that demonstrates value to potential employers. More

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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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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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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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Show Employers You Deserve The Job

Hiring managers are pickier than ever, holding out for only those creatives who can improve the quality of their already high-performing teams. So, what can you do to stand out and prove to employers you deserve a spot on their team? More

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HOW internships

HOW seeks highly organized student interns to work in both editorial and design capacities on the magazine, books and online projects. More

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Designers: Tips to Ace The Interview, Get The Job

Leading hiring managers weigh-in on what they look for when evaluating potential creative hires. They give tips for portfolios, resumes, interviews and the follow-up.
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