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Lunchtime read via Creative Boom: 'Have I missed the boat at 40?' Tips on dealing with ageism in creative jobs

'Have I missed the boat at 40?' Tips on dealing with ageism in creative jobs When you're young, they say you lack experience. When you're older, it feels like they're looking for someone younger. So what's the reality, and what's the best way to respond to ageism in your cr...

Lunchtime read via Medium: How to make a bigger impact with content design — even without hiring more

How to make a bigger impact with content design — even without hiring more Stop stretching your content designers thin and start making room for projects that count

Over the past year, we’ve seen a troubling rise in job scams targeting creative professionals that are happening through text and email. These scams are becoming more sophisticated, harder to detect, and sadly, more common.

We want to break down not only how these scams operate, but also why they’re happening, and what we can all do to protect ourselves and our communities.

Read more in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/KIqT50XaMFZ

Afternoon read from Creative Boom: How to market yourself without feeling gross

How to market yourself without feeling gross Self-promotion doesn't have to make you feel sleazy. Here's how to share your work with those who matter, without ever feeling cringe about it. Ah, self-promotion. That horrible mix of nerves, awk...