How to endorse yourself during a job interview

Does the mere thought of a job interview make you feel stressed? Are you worried about the types of questions the interviewer is going to throw at you or saying something stupid? This stress can push us to tell lies during an interview.
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Daniel Swanick
July 20, 2015
EverythingWork & Productivity

Infographic: The anatomy of a successful résumé

Are you looking for work? Have you polished up your résumé? With potential employers only looking at résumés for an average of 6 seconds, you need a successful résumé that stands out from the rest. 
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Daniel Swanick
July 14, 2015
InfographicWork & Productivity

How to be the jerk on your design team

When you’re working on your own, there’s a sense of freedom to do things your way on your time. However, if you’re working as part of a design team, it’s easy for personalities to clash.
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Daniel Swanick
July 10, 2015
HabitsHumourWork & Productivity

The truth about the funny little lies designers tell their clients

Clients, while a necessary evil, are part of a designer’s life. Sure, they make up excuses to try to get cheaper work. And yes, they often make ridiculous demands. But designers don’t always tell their clients the truth either.
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Daniel Swanick
July 3, 2015
Graphic DesignWork & Productivity

What not to say on your first day at work

It's natural to want to fit in. However, many people end up trying too hard, and talk when they should listen.
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Daniel Swanick
June 22, 2015
HabitsWork & Productivity

Analyzing the signatures of tech entrepreneurs

Your signature is unique to you. It’s a mark that represents you on important documents; something that allows people to trust that what it represents came from you. But did you know that signatures can indicate over 5,000 personality traits?
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Daniel Swanick
June 16, 2015
HabitsInfographicWork & Productivity

Choosing the best careers based on your zodiac sign

For as long as humans have been around, we’ve looked to the stars for answers. And one of the biggest questions continues to be “what do I do with my life?” Well, online psychic reading service Crystal Heart Psychics has come up with a helpful…
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Daniel Swanick
June 8, 2015
InfographicWork & Productivity

Bloomberg reveals the deadliest jobs in America

What do you think are the deadliest jobs where you are? Since America introduced the Occupational Safety and Health Act back in 1970, workplace standards have improved. However, while job fatalities have declined by more than 60 percent since then, some jobs remain far more…
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Daniel Swanick
May 25, 2015
HealthWork & Productivity

Phone etiquette rules every professional should follow

Presenting a professional image, both on the phone and in person, is very important.
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Daniel Swanick
May 21, 2015
HabitsWork & Productivity

The cheat sheet for bossing your interview

By bossing your interview, you'll show your future employer that you’re smart and ready for anything.
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Daniel Swanick
May 11, 2015
InfographicTipsWork & Productivity

8 time-saving templates for creatives

It doesn’t matter if you’re a freelance designer or work at an agency; with countless publications, briefs, other print pieces and so little time on hands, here are 10 useful time-saving templates to help.
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Daniel Swanick
April 29, 2015
Technology & InnovationWork & Productivity

Things clients say when wanting cheaper work

There’s no doubt that you’ll come across clients who make ridiculous demands. And sure, designers might tell little lies to avoid having to deal with those demands. But what do you do when a client comes to you wanting cheaper work?
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Daniel Swanick
April 17, 2015
HabitsHumourWork & Productivity
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