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  • Want to Get Ahead? Think Like a Millionaire

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends: Whether you work for a company, or run your own business, we all want our work/businesses to be successful and profitable.  So, who wants to be a millionaire?  That’s a big yes from me.  http://www.themuse.com/advice/want-to-get-ahead-think-like-a-millionaire  

  • 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/

  • The Little Interview Mistakes—That Cost You Big Time

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Useful infographic that will help you think about your interview performances, and how to turn them into successful experiences http://www.themuse.com/advice/the-little-interview-mistakesthat-cost-you-big-time

  • Showbiz & Fashion: A Top Blogger’s Tips

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  By including your blog link to your CV can be a great way of showcasing your creativity and writing skills to a prospective employer.  Blogging is also getting a good reputation as a career or role requirement within a job.  Here is some good tips to get you inspired.  http://journograds.com/2014/03/24/showbiz-fashion-a-top-bloggers-tips/

  • How to write a CV when you lack direct work experience

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  This is a concern for many under-graduates that I support when helping them build their CVs.  For an under-graduate it is all about providing supporting evidence that can help explain transferrable skills and work experiences.  Use supporting evidence that a hiring manager can be able to measure in order to…

  • Finding work after redundancy in your 40s: tips for success

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  The current economic climate can create major career challenges to us all, and this can mean having to dip our toes into the jobs market at very short notice and at a very competitive time.  Here is some excellent advice to ensure you stay confident in your job search and…

  • Where do you see yourself in five years? Avoiding interview cliches

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  How confident would you be answering this interview question?  http://careers.theguardian.com/how-answer-five-years-interview-question-answer

  • Waiting to hear back about a job application? Use your time wisely

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Silence between submitting your application and waiting to hear back from the employer, does not always mean that you have been unsuccessful.  Here is some good advice on how to stay pro-active, be professional.  http://careers.theguardian.com/job-application-waiting-use-time

  • Networking creatively

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Networking.  For most people this is a key skill requirement.  For some this may mean networking informally with colleagues and supporting teams.  For others this could involve business development.  Networking can be something that we fear or lack confidence in, but with a little bit of practice and taking ourselves…

  • The top 30 young people in digital media: Nos 10-1

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  So inspiring!!  http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/mar/17/top-30-young-people-digital-media-nos-10-1