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Author Archives: The Creative Group

About The Creative Group

The Creative Group (TCG) is a specialized staffing service placing interactive, design and marketing professionals with a variety of firms. More information, including online job-hunting services, candidate portfolios and TCG’s award-winning career magazine, can be found at creativegroup.com. Follow TCG on Facebook or on Twitter.

Career Advice: 5 Tips for a Smooth Transition to Management

June 14, 2013 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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Trusted HOW partner, The Creative Group, explores the transition from “coworker” to “manager”–and offers tips for making this move as smooth as possible. Read more

Full-Time Web Designer, Meet Your Freelance Design Partner

May 15, 2013 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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In-house creatives: Get tips for forging productive working relationships with freelancers for better collaboration in the workplace. Read more

4 Ways to Climb Out of a Career Rut

April 23, 2013 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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Even interactive designers, who get to experiment with the latest software and tools, fall into career ruts. Here’s how to get yourself on a great career path. Read more

Using Pinterest as a Self-Promo Tool

March 28, 2013 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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As Pinterest continues to gain followers (it currently has more than 25.3 million unique visitors), it’s become an increasingly valuable marketing tool for designers. The visual nature of the social … Read more

How to Improve Your Presentation Skills

March 25, 2013 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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Interactive designers need to effectively present their ideas to clients and succeed in job interviews. Here’s how to improve your speaking skills. Read more

Be a Great Design Team Player

February 25, 2013 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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Given the complexities of any web design project, it’s crucial that everyone involved works well together. Here’s how to build a reputation as a team player. Read more

Job Market for Interactive Designers Looks Good

February 11, 2013 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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Hiring and compensation prospects for interactive designers in 2013 are strong, and freelance web designers will have great opportunity. Read our career forecast. Read more

Multitasking: Making it Work for You

December 11, 2012 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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Multitasking is more than just a workplace buzzword. It’s become a way of life for many creative professionals. To keep pace with mounting demands and a seemingly endless parade of … Read more

5 Underrated Workplace Skills That Can Help Your Career

September 6, 2012 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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You obviously need design and tech skills, but these subtle and often underrated abilities can make or break your design career. Read more

5 Types of Annoying Coworkers (and How to Cope with Them)

August 3, 2012 | The Creative Group | Comments: 0
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Difficult coworkers come in all shapes and sizes. Offenses can range from mildly annoying (like repeatedly stinking up the office by heating fishy leftovers in the microwave) to downright deplorable … Read more