Recently, we were sent an email from a creative who had a series of questions he hoped we might be able to address in our videos. John wrote, "I have had time between jobs this week and last and have been learning new software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe XD + Adobe Dimension...
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Lunch With - Self-Initiated Work vs Commercial Work
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Lunch With - When Can a Creative Call Themselves a Senior
By Lawrence AkersOne of the easiest ways to cause a group of Graphic Designers to go into debate is to ask the question, 'when can a creative call themselves a Senior?' Some will tell you it has to do with how long they've been in the industry although then you're simply equating time to qu...
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How to ask for a pay rise? by Vanessa
By Vanessa DolanTalking about money is still a taboo subject, we need to talk more openly about it - how much we earn - how much we want to earn and - what we think we're worth. Here are a few tips on how to make that happen. Do your due diligence - look at the financial heal...
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Ask Lawrence: What tips do you have for starting a small business?
By Lawrence AkersA few years ago, I studied to become a hypnotherapist. Yes, admittedly it is a bit of a detour from my usual creative recruitment work but it is something that really engaged my passion and is now something that I do alongside my creative recruitment work. When I finished my D...
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Ask Lawrence: Top 5 Folio Mistakes That Are Costing You The Job
By Lawrence AkersWhen it comes to the creative industry, there is no greater and more powerful tool than the folio.The whole purpose of the folio is to not only showcase the kind of work that you do but also the style of your design.It’s meant to give the viewer a flavour of the graphic design...
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