Kirstin Burke
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IdeasTap | The end of an era
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | To say that I am gutted to hear that IdeasTap are due to close its doors on the 2nd of June, 2015, is an understatement. IdeasTap have been so valuable to my service delivery, with the sheer wealth of advice, resources, opportunities and creative briefs/competitions that they have made available…
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Industry launches Hiive, the professional network for creative people
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | A fantastic creative networking platform to be launched in March, that could become a valuable job seeking, networking and collaboration tool for our 2015 graduates. Powered by the industry skills body Creative Skillset, and inspired by the Creative Industries Council, Hiive offers the pick of creative job opportunities from leading…
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BBC Academy | Digital Skills Day | Salford (Media City | 17.03.15
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Fantasic event opportunity for freelance creatives, especially our North West creatives. This event is aimed at freelancers from across the creative industries, there will be workshops and masterclasses in: Digital storytelling and how it differs online, the power of the internet for storytellers, the latest apps; from images to branching…
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7 things about references you haven’t thought of
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Would you know who to use as your referee’s? Whilst you are studying, I would recommend you organise two referees, one academic (from your course), and one work related (current or most recent employer). Make sure you have complete sets of contact details for each referee ie. name, job title,…
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The world’s most creative CVs – in pictures
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Career advice for my younger self: what I wish I knew when I was 20
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | There is some really useful advice for undergraduates and graduates in this article. It is never too late to make a start on gaining work experience and achievements which can then become your USPs in future applications/interviews. No matter what sector you are keen to build a long and successful career…
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“I Wish I Knew That Before I Created My Portfolio!” 10 Tips for Landing Your First (or Next) Design Job
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | I support some fantastic art and design under-graduates, many of whom are working exceptionally hard, and putting in very long studio hours into their final year work, as well as updating and developing their e-portfolios to support their CV’s, blogs and websites. I never get tired of my 1-2-1s as…
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Building your brand: how to project a powerful personal image
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Finding this article was so perfectly timed for me. I have had an exceptionally busy week of under-graduate 1-2-1 appointments focussing on CVs and their personal brands, where I have been helping them see the value and professional benefits of raising their online profile in the forms of LinkedIn, blogs,…
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2015 creative trends: leading designers & artists reveal the biggest influences & changes coming their way (& yours)
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | So nice to hear from such a broad range of creatives about their hopes, goals, and creative direction for 2015. A truly inspiring read, for creatives just starting out in their careers, and for established creatives seeking new ideas. http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/creative-business/creative-trends-2015/
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2014 Digital Culture Survey
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | The results from the 2014 Design Culture survey, clearly confirm how many organisations will be needing creative to help support these design projects, which is fantastic news for under-grads and graduates. Also the findings may introduce you to organisations that you may not have previously considered as future employers. http://www.nesta.org.uk/blog/digital-culture-2014?utm_source=Nesta+Weekly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2f0b9cfb25-Nesta_Newsletter_10_12_1412_9_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d17364114d-2f0b9cfb25-181342153