Telecommuting is an option for many professionals. Working off site could mean better work/life balance or a shorter/nonexistent commute. However, such benefits are not without drawbacks. Many telecommuters will acknowledge that “out of sight” may very well mean “out of mind” when it comes to being chosen for promotions and/or juicy assignments. The possibility that…
I attended the Digital East conference on social and mobile innovations last month in Reston, VA, and couldn’t help but notice the amount of chatter focused around the BYOD movement in the workplace. For those who might be acronym-challenged, BYOD (bring your own device) refers to the business practice of allowing employees to use their…
When most jobseekers begin their search, it’s usually either because they lost their job, or they’re so miserable that they’re ready to make a move. Both are very emotionally-charged circumstances that can often spur confusion, shame and depression. When a job search begins, there’s no way of knowing how long it will take. Even if…
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When I was younger, I thought my parents were the smartest people in the world. They seemed to know the answers to everything, and it always made perfect sense to me. I never thought I would see the day that my knowledge was greater than theirs; but recently I realized they aren’t perfect, especially when…
From graphic design, to IT and marketing; across all disciplines and fields, the question of how to establish a successful and effective career path is always an underlying question. What do I need to do to get noticed? How can I illustrate all my strong skills? How do I get promoted? As a career-driven individual,…
You have applied for your perfect job. You have made it through the initial phone screen. You have completely impressed the hiring manager and entire team during your in person interview. You are feeling pretty confident that the job is yours and you can begin the next chapter of your career. The following day, HR…
Imagine publically posting a comment that would put your current job in jeopardy, or perhaps hinder your chances of landing your next job. This actually happens. Working within a recruiting agency who places tech savvy and creative freelance graphic designers, user experience designers, and marketing professionals in design and marketing jobs, we understand that social…
The greatest thing about being a graphic design recruiter in the Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC metro area is that you help creative professionals find user experience design jobs. But another important aspect is that we consult both freelance and full-time creative’s on their careers. For example, there’s absolutely no point in staying in a…
My favorite season by far is autumn. I love the smell of the air that first day when the weather breaks, and the undercurrent of anticipation as people prepare for fall festivities and the winter holiday season. So when my husband suggested a family camping trip to Harper’s Ferry with our 2.5 year old son,…