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  • 4 Common Interview Questions (and 4 Perfect Answers)

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Here is some really useful advice that will really help you master those common yet tricky interview questions.  The answer examples provide prompts that you can adapt to suit your academic and work background, which will result in your answers being genuine to you,  and easy for the hiring manager…

  • Pleasantly Persistent: 5 Rules for Effectively Following Up

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  I love the term ‘pleasantly persistent’  some great advice here, and backs up the advice I give to my students.  No news does not necessarily mean you have been unsuccessful.  Applying for jobs can be an emotional rollercoaster, so make the rollercoaster a gentler ride by being pro-active and being…

  • 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/

  • What Kind of Business Leader Are You?

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:   A fun infographic for a ‘Happy Friday’ and there is someone I know very well that fits the ‘No Pantspreneur’ perfectly.   http://www.themuse.com/advice/what-kind-of-business-leader-are-you

  • Top 10 questions to ask in job interviews

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Questions to ask the interviewer.  If you have prepared well for an interview, you will have accounted for this and hopefully you will have a good selection of questions to ask.  However sometimes we lack inspiration, and the questions you ask the interviewer can have a contributing factor to their…

  • 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…

  • 50 Inspirational Career Quotes

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Words from the wise…  http://www.themuse.com/advice/50-inspirational-career-quotes

  • The Easiest Way to See if You’re Spending Your Time Right

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  This could prove to be an excellent practical exercise to see how productive you are with your working day, and also to check that you are getting a good work/life balance as well.  http://www.themuse.com/advice/the-easiest-way-to-see-if-youre-spending-your-time-right

  • 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

  • Careers advice: top people to follow on Twitter

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  When providing CV and application advice to my students, I always make it clear that it is my personal opinion, therefore it is okay to disagree, and I always highlight that the more individuals that they go to for advice, the more conflicting advice they will receive.  My final piece…