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  • 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…

  • 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…