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Employment - Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design Jobs and Careers

Desktop Publishing is one the ten fastest growing occupations in the United States. Desktop publishing and graphic design jobs are found primarily in the printing and publishing industries although some work "in-house" at various firms, government agencies, and educational institutions.

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Find an Entry-Level Job or Internship in Graphic Design or Desktop Publishing

Put together a portfolio, put together a network, get your name out there.

How Much Money Desktop Publishers Make

How much money do desktop publishers make? In 2000, the median income was $30,600 for desktop publishers and $34,570 for graphic designers. Both occupations had a range of $20,000 to $60,000.

What Does a Keyliner Do?

These days a keyliner is a production artist responsible for page layout and prepress — desktop publishing.

How To Get Started in a Career in Desktop Publishing

Readers share advice, especially for students, on how to approach education for graphic design and desktop publishing careers.

Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design Job Growth Outlook 2010-2011

The outlook for both desktop publishing and graphic design is less rosy than a few years back, but it's not all bad.

Careers in Desktop Publishing

This site offers both general and specific desktop publishing information for designers and the general public. Explore definitions, tutorials, and FAQs,covering desktop publishing information and lessons on education, career, and software.

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