While most managers understand you need time to adapt, they’ll also take note of how you go about doing so. Following is advice on how to assimilate as quickly as possible.

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How do you know if becoming a career slasher is for you? And how can you maintain a dual professional life without sacrificing the quality of your work in either realm? Following are some tips.

While talking about politics on the job used to be regarded as poor form, employees today are more likely to chat about this once-taboo topic. Given this shift in attitude and the intense interest surrounding the election, it’s useful to know how to diplomatically talk about politics at work. Following are some tips.

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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.

Creative connectivity doesn't have to be confined to your 9-to-5 or even your city. Find out how designers around the world are meeting, collaborating and having fun doing non-client work.

There's no better way to refuel your creative fire than to attend a design conference. Before you head to that national event or regional gathering, arm yourself with these tactics for making the most of your experience.

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