Creative Group is a staffing and HR service for the Marketing and Advertising industry: they specialize in contacting freelancers and independent professionals and getting them in touch with agencies or project managers. To my amazement (HR sites are usually not much more than a form to fill in one’s data and a noticeboard where to search for openings), CreativeGroup.com displays a variety of new and interesting features, like the portfolio area, where users can take a look at what the artists, designers and professionals who are looking to engage in new projects through the company do, without having to sign up to the site. These portfolios are really a gallery where you can see screenshots of websites or animations, designs or photographs in rather small size, and I reckon they are a really great way to get both clients and job seekers interested in hiring CreativeGroup to manage their case. But the standard recruiting service functionalities are also served by this site: users can browse for jobs or submit their CV online, read articles and tips to help them prepare a winning résumé or cover letter. Also, while you wait for the call to your interview, consider taking a look at the eZine, an online publication edited by the company where you can read about the advertising industry, HR trends and get advice for building a freelance business.