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  • Be selective: what not to include in your CV and job applications

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends: If your goal is to get successful results from your CV/application, then the  content you provide is really important.  Make sure you provide details that are relevant to the sector/role, and that you focus on achievements that may be directly related, or provide an excellent transferrable example rather than apologising for criteria…

  • How a Simple Spreadsheet and Some Friends Helped Me Land My Dream Job

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  This is the type of advice I provide at my 1-2-1s.  Job tracker spreadsheets, are perfect for job seekers for keeping control of their job searches.  It also helps keep you motivated whilst going through the application/interview selection process, and acts as a useful prompt to follow up application progress once a deadline…

  • The Easiest Way to Find Your Ideal Career Path

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Confused about what type of career you and your skills are well suited to?  This infographic will help point you in the right direction, then all you need to do is start tailoring your CV to compliment the sector, and also identify any areas that require development.  It could mean…

  • How I returned to work after taking a career break

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Some useful advice for anyone looking to return back to work after a career break or sabbatical.    http://careers.theguardian.com/careers-blog/how-go-back-work-after-career-break

  • 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