Tag Archives: Career advice

Dealing With Work Demons

By overcoming your career-related “gremlins,” you’ll have more on-the-job treats than tricks to look forward to in the year ahead. 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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6 Tips For Avoiding E-mail Blunders

Don’t let a careless e-mail mistake cost you your job. Check out these 6 tips before hitting send on your next e-mail.
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29 Things Designers Need to Know + 8 Ingredients for Success

Doug Bartow, principal of id29, created quite a stir with his article “29 Things Young Designers Need to Know.” Now, hear him divulge the “8 Critical Ingredients for a Successful Graphic Design Career” in this design tutorial. More

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How to Deal With a Bad Boss

Following are three of the most common types of bad managers along with strategies for how to deal with a bad boss. More

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How to Manage Workplace Gossip

Knowing when to halt bad workplace gossip and spread the good is a valuable skill to possess. Following are some office gossip guidelines. 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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5 Tips to Help Designers Avoid the Summer Doldrums

Design work seems to either come to a crawl or become insanely busy during the summer. Either way, you can avoid the summer doldrums with these tips. More

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Get a Design Job and Keep a Job with Essential Skills

As a designer, evolving and growing your skill-sets is essential. Those with digital expertise, in particular, are in strong demand. Get practical advice for acquiring hot skills and take control of your career in design. More

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Is a Creative Hive Right for You?

Are you a solo designer who has considered banding together with other designers as a useful method for obtaining valuable feedback? Here are 7 questions to ask yourself before choosing a creative hive. More

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