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.

Job-hunting Tips for Every Market

Most employers hire substance over style, so consider the following ways to distinguish yourself from the crowd. More

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Cooking up a Four-Star Thank-You Note

Here’s a winning recipe for composing the perfect thank-you note. More

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Job Search Follow-Up Tips

Employers value the initiative and enthusiasm of those who send a thoughtful post-resume communique. And so the question is not whether to follow-up after applying for a job, but how to do it. Here are some dos and don’ts. More

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3 Networking No-No’s

Networking events are great opportunities to mingle with other creatives and learn about the latest trends. But here are three common networking gaffes and how you can avoid them. More

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Evaluating a Counteroffer

As the demand for creative talent continues to rise, businesses will go out of their way to retain their best and brightest. So be prepared to receive a counteroffer if you pursue outside career opportunities. More

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Creating a Career Map

Many people embark on professional journeys without any clear sense of their destination. That’s why you need a career map. More

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Tips for Impressing Different Types of Hiring Managers

When you’re interviewing for a new job, how to make the best impression largely depends on who you are meeting with. Following are some tips to help you show your interviewers that you’re the designer for the job. More

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Overcoming Creative Burnout

Extreme creative burnout put one  designer into psychological treatment. Here, he recalls how he overcame it to gain a sense of power—and rediscover his creativity again.    More

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