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Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | This is an industry that so many of our creative graduates are keen to tap into. It is undertstandable that the idea of working within the fashion industry and the wide range of career opportunities available is so appealing. This is why so many creatives have invested 3 years
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Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | This is a must read article for all creatives, in the process of setting themselves up as a freelancer (which many of our 2015 graduates are currently working on) and for creatives starting, or in the fledgling years of a start-up business. So many resources, that there is something
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Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | We are at the awkward time of year for students when it comes to organising internships or graduate schemes, as many employers are already thinking about their 2016/17 internships and graduate schemes, many of which will go live end of August/early September. For many employers the recruitment and selection
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Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Fantastic advice for all of our creatives who have graduated this Summer. I am a strong promoter of portfolio careers, and for those new to the creative sector, this is an ideal way to establish yourself in the industry, and build a long and successful career. It is so
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Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Okay, so you have made great progress with your job application, and sailed through online testing, telephone interview, interview/assessment centre. After all of your hard work, researching and prepping, you are now at that painful stage of waiting to hear from the employer. Decision Time!! Something I always recommend
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Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Many of our 2015 graduate creatives will now be standing at a crossroads thinking which way should they turn when it comes to building a successful creative career. There are many offerings for creatives freelancing/self-employment, permanent employment with large multi-nationals, SME’s, start-ups, and of course the portfolio career. It
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Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Personally and professionally, most of us are inspired by ideas and opportunities, which we then slowly turn into plans and goals. These little gems are what help us grow, learn and experience new things, and without them our lives lack colour. So when you are prepping for an interview,
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Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | 8.8 seconds, that is the timeframe you have to wow a prospective employer when it comes to reviewing your CV for the first time. So how do you make those 8.8 seconds count, and convince an employer to move your CV across to the ‘to be considered’ pile. Accessible
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Correct 08/07/2015 Bonus Content Funding for Art Projects http://blog.creative-capital.org/2013/10/a-page-from-our-handbook-intro-to-funding http://knowhownonprofit.org/studyzone/write-a-winning-funding-bid http://www.artquest.org.uk/articles/view/funding51 Next Link, PDF Format 425KB http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Page.aspx?SD=1678 http://thirdforcenews.org.uk/features/how-to-beat-the-squeeze https://www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/funding/sustainable-funding http://fundingforartists.org.uk/artists/ http://www.charitychoice.co.uk/the-fundraiser/income-diversification-how-to-hunt-for-new-revenue-streams/27 http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/fundraising-good-practice http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/stephen-pidgeon-task-goes-hand-hand-campaigning/fundraising/article/1334858 20 Articles/Links We didn’t Use http://www.accessart.org.uk/latest-resources/ http://www.ted.com/talks/tim_brown_on_creativity_and_play?language=en https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/intellectual/why-art-and-creativity-are-important/ http://www.socialworkdegreecenter.com/30-beautiful-modern-community-centers-world/ http://www.socialworkdegreeguide.com/25-most-amazing-community-arts-projects/ http://www.creativebloq.com/illustration/large-murals-7133814 http://amomwithalessonplan.com/spring-drawing-for-kids/ https://www.gov.uk/set-up-a-social-enterprise http://www.designsponge.com/2014/05/10-amazing-outdoor-art-installations.html http://handsonaswegrow.com/30-creative-toddler-craft-art-projects/ http://www.hellokids.com/r_401/kids-crafts-and-activities http://theimaginationtree.com/2014/01/making-creative-arts-area-art-gallery-kids.html http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/aug/17/art-of-raising-creative-children http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/raising_happiness/post/7_ways_to_foster_creativity_in_your_kids http://www.designmom.com/2012/06/living-well-4-secrets-to-the-ideal-art-supply-cupboard/ http://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/friends-families-professionals/professionals-cbf/barriers-to-partnership-workin.html https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/public-bodies-summit-2014 http://www.gov.scot/Topics/People/engage/HowToGuide/CommunityAuditing http://engagetoolkit.org.uk/awareness/barriers-and-experiences **** Important Information, Support and Useful Series
