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  • How to Find the Guts to Go for Your Career Dreams

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Most of us have many career plans/ideas running aroung in our heads, but how many of us actually turn these goals into a reality?  Some of us do, and experience all of the highs (as well as the lows) of living the dream.  Not sure where to start?  Here is…

  • Artist Leaves Cute Motivational Sticky Notes On The Train

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Spotting one of these motivational notes on the morning commute would bring a huge smile to any commuters day.  http://www.boredpanda.com/motivational-sticky-notes-cartoon-cat-october-jones/

  • Careers Advice for the Creative Sector

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  For all the creatives out there, here is some fantastic advice on how to get a head in the creative industry.  This will be a good resource for any one starting out in the industry, or for individuals keen to develop their career. http://www.ideastap.com/Opportunities/spa/career-guides

  • The Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Business Card

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Some great advice for entrepreneurs, seeking inspiration in designing their first business card, or keen to updating your business/personal brand https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-stepbystep-guide-to-the-perfect-business-card

  • Instagram replacing CVs in creative industry

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  This will not be a selection process for all in the Creative sector, but I can see how it will be a useful way of identifying and measuring a candidates creatitivty, and a visual way of showcasing your personality, which could be much more effective that a short statement within…

  • 21 Tips for Better Visual Storytelling

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Marketing and advertising be it traditional or in the form of social media is all about grabbing your audiences attention in order to achieve positive results.  Which means we all have to be excellent story tellers, get your story board right and you are half way there http://community.paper.li/2014/04/07/21-tips-for-better-visual-storytelling/

  • The best books for freelancers, entrepreneurs and small businesses

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  The weekend is nearly here, take some inspiration from this book list, and spend some quality ‘me time’ in a coffee shop this weekend.  http://creativeboom.co.uk/tips/the-best-books-for-freelancers-entrepreneurs-and-small-businesses/

  • How to increase your chances of a career in advertising

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Does the idea of working in advertising sound appealing?  There are so many opportunities within this amazing sector.  Or, if you already working within this sector but are seeking a new challenge, find out what roles suit your skills set, or identify what areas you need to develop to get…

  • The Surprising Power of Small, Stupid Goals

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Start small and and then watch the goals you set grow and grow.  This is such a simple yet brilliant idea that could be so useful for setting work and personal goals.  http://www.themuse.com/advice/the-surprising-power-of-small-stupid-goals

  • The ultimate collection of freelance tips for creative businesses

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Postive quotes and useful advice, perfect.  http://creativeboom.co.uk/tips/the-ultimate-collection-of-freelance-tips-for-creative-businesses/