This year is drawing to a close, so we’ve decided to take a look at the stories which grabbed your attention on desktopmag.com.au in 2011 and got you talking.

We’ve spent some time  studying the analytics and general feedback, and present, the most read career blog of 2011.

From tips for budding creatives to advice on staying in a job, read more below:

1. Industry tips: dare to be creative
Simon Ashford from CATC Design School offers tips for budding creatives looking for a career in design.

2. Advice on getting ahead in the creative industry
Tim Kotsiakos, creative director of Reactive, gives us his best tips on getting ahead.

3. Why a bad job may be better than no job
David Ponce de Leon reflects on the ups and downs of the workplace.

4. Career Q+A Series: Fabio Ongarato
In this six-part series, we asked Fabio Ongarato for his advice, concerns, tips and opinions on getting a head start.

5. Carving out your niche
Working in the design business is a bit like being an Anglefish says Simon Ashford, senior design lecturer at CATC.