Design Job Search Tips

Stay up to date on the latest tips and trends when searching for design jobs. After you bring together your creative best in your graphic design resume and portfolio, it’s time to dig into the job searching tips. HOW aims to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. In this case — ace the interview and get the design job.

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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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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8 Social Media Tips for New Grads

If you’re looking for a job, be sure to make the most of social media. Following are eight social media tips to help you in your graphic design career job hunt. More

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The Ins and Outs of Job Hunting

Job search tools have given way to the modern must-haves, according to The Creative Group. Following are the “ins” and “outs” of the job-hunting scene today. 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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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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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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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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