It can be a shock to find out you earn less than someone with the same job title and experience level. If you’re in this situation, it’s up to you to make a case for a raise, but you have to be wise in your approach.
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The Creative Group 2017 Designer Salary Guide
It's that time of year! Learn which creative disciplines will set you up for the best success with this year's designer salary guide from The Creative Group.
Salary Negotiation Know-How
Know the ins and outs of negotiating the salary for your new design job. The Creative Group offers advice on what you should know before sitting down at the negotiation table.
Want to Make More Money in 2013? Strong Negotiation Skills Can Help.
By Donna Farrugia, Executive Director of The Creative Group The CreativeGroup just released our 2013 Salary Guide, which features average starting salaries for 127 interactive, design and marketing positions. The figures can be customized to more than 135 U.S. cities, so you can find out what others in your area are making and see...
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.
Look Inside HOW’s November 2011 Business Annual
GET THE CURRENT ISSUE | SUBSCRIBE | BECOME A DESIGN INSIDER The HOW Business Annual is the designer’s business bible. This year, we feature profiles of top design studios and case studies from successful firms, paired with expert business advice. Plus, we reveal salary trends for 2012, identify the top U.S. Design Schools and...
The Design Job Market
We have our 2010 Design Salary report coming out in the November issue, which just went to press … and the consensus is that design salaries have likely leveled off after declining from 2008 to 2009. Now comes news from The Creative Group that hiring, too, is steadying after several quarters of decline. From...
HOW Salary Survey: Take It!
Admit it: You’re curious to know how your paycheck compares to those of your design colleagues in similar positions. Especially now, when we’re coming off a year when salaries and benefits were lean across the country. HOW’s 2010 Design Salary Report will have all the answers! We poll creatives every two years to take a snapshot...