HOW Collections: Career Column 2011

WHAT'S INSIDE:

29 TIPS FOR YOUNG DESIGNERS
Too bad there's not a handbook for making the shift from design student to design professional. To make that transition easier, Doug Bartow, principal of id29, offers 29 things he thinks all new designers need to know.

THE 90-DAY PLAN
Promotions are great. But transitioning from hands-on designer to manager is the toughest career shift some creatives will ever make. Following is a primer on how to succeed during your first 90 days as a new manager.

BE A CAREER MAVERICK
Following are 4 calculated and creative ways to make unconventional career choices, whether you're satisfied with your job or considering making a change.

NEXT GENERATION OF DESIGNERS
Meet six recent graduates who share their career goals and job-hunting strategies. You'll be surprised to learn which job attributes trump good pay for these ambitious newcomers.

CREATIVE TEAM OF THE FUTURE
Creative roles are evolving rapidly, and those who pay attention to the following 5 trends will be poised for success. Learn the skills that will be in demand in the not-so-distant future and what your next job title might be.