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Kirstin Burke

  • Getting a job in media: recruiter insights

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  All sectors have different styles of shortlisting candidates, so it pays to research a sector first to find out more about the work culture and their values.  What I like about this article is that it gives great advice on how to make your application appealing to the hiring manager, but…

  • Why small businesses offer big opportunities for graduate jobseekers

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  I have always been a big supporter of SME’s, they can offer amazing opportunities for under-graduates and graduates in the form of work experience and graduate entry level opportunities.  The benefits of working for an SME is the opportunity to grow and develop within a role, there are no set…

  • How to Get Over the Top Creativity Hurdles [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  How important is creativity to your business, and do you identify with these creative barriers that are preventing you and your teams to perform well? http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/top-creativity-hurdles/

  • 19 Tips That Will Make You a Networking Master

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  For some of us, jus the thought of networking at an event can bring on a cold sweat.  If the thought of networking, face-to-face panics you, why not start using social media, LinkedIn would be a great place to start.  Build your network that way then start developing your network…

  • 20 Inspiring Career Quotes to Get You Going

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Happy Friday!!  https://www.themuse.com/advice/20-inspiring-career-quotes-to-get-you-going

  • 8 Ways to Get the Creative Juices Flowing (Now)

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Sometimes a change of scenery or approach to your work is all it takes. https://www.themuse.com/advice/8-ways-to-get-the-creative-juices-flowing-now

  • Your 5-Minute Guide to Writing an Amazing LinkedIn Recommendation

     Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  I am a huge fan of LinkedIn, and regularly provide recommendations for my LinkedIn network.  It is a small way of giving back to colleagues, and my network system.  For individiuals who are new to LinkedIn a recommendation can transform their profile and hopefully help them develop their careers, or…

  • 45 Incredible Summer Internships You Can Apply For Now

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  If only I was young enough to apply to some of these amazing summer internships.    https://www.themuse.com/advice/45-incredible-summer-internships-you-can-apply-for-now

  • The Ultimate Guide to Researching a Company Pre-Interview

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  This advice will help at application stage as well.  By investing time to familiarise yourself with the company, will help you understand how to build your supporting evidence to support your application and interview.  It will also help you understand how similar your personal and company values are.  https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-ultimate-guide-to-researching-a-company-preinterview

  • How to Write an Interview Thank-You Note: An Email Template

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  I always believe that a thank you email following on from an interview, is an ideal way of making sure that you maintain the hiring managers interest in you whilst they are going through the selection process and decision making.  Plus it can prove to be a great example of demonstrating your  professionalism. https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-write-an-interview-thankyou-note-an-email-template