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Are You a Friendly or Cut-Throat Competitor?

By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group Have your coworkers been less helpful or willing to offer input on your designs? Are some starting to take credit for your ideas? If you’ve noticed a change in the air, you’re not alone. I… More

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Find Your Green Graphic Design Niche

Each green market has a unique character that requires its own design approach, and some will have more appeal for you than others. Here are a few to explore. More

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13 Designers Share Their Design Career Goals

Wondering what it would take to get to the next level in your design career? Check out real-world designers’ answers. 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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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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How To Have Fun at Work

Are you having fun at work? Your responses to the following 11 questions can help you keep the fun at work flowing when you start to slump. More

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Join the Revolution!

  Join the Revolution! By Ed Roberts I’ve traveled the country attending various conferences searching for seeds of knowledge that I could plant and harvest for the purpose of nourishing my career. On the menu was one celebrity designer after an… 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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12-Month Career-Boosting Guide

Need a game plan for moving your in-house design career forward this year? Take the following 12 steps to help maximize your work potential. By making one new change each month, you can boost your career outlook—and add a little fun to your job! More

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Salary Negotiation Missteps: 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Here are six common salary negotiation mistakes creatives make and how to avoid them when you negotiate better pay. More

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