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  • Leadership can be innate but also nurtured and developed

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  From graduate to inspiring leader and entrepreneur.  This article is perfect for a Monday afternoon read, and I hope will inspire many under-graduates.  It once again goes to show how all forms of work experience whilst at univerisity and beyond help shape our future leaders.   http://careers.theguardian.com/leadership-innate-nurtured-developed


  • How to freelance your way into a more flexible career

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Portfolio careers are starting to make their name in the recruitment sector, and are offering many individuals the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills, be in the driving seat of their careers, as well as having the opportunity to have more control over work/life balance.  Yes, the idea of a portfolio…


  • 27 Productive Things You Can Do in 5 Minutes

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Happy Friday!!  I think I can certainly take some of this advice on board.  A little something for everyone, and productivity increased in a flash. http://www.themuse.com/advice/27-productive-things-you-can-do-in-5-minutes  


  • Didn’t Get The Job? Do This…

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  None of us like to be in this position after an interview, but it is always good to have a back up plan and be professional at the same time… http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20131205132758-7668018-when-you-don-t-get-the-job-do-this?trk=mp-reader-card


  • Interviews: The student’s view

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Part of my job involves providing 1-2-1 interview and assessment centre prep support for under-graduate students, and I am always trying to get students to look at their performance and the experience in positive ways.  Here is some fantastic advice from a fellow student who has been through the process. …


  • Entry-level digital jobs offering tech-savvy youth a path out of unemployment and into booming digital career world

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Positive news for youth employment and the digital sector http://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/01/22/entry-level-digital-jobs-offering-tech-savvy-youth-path-out-unemployment-and-booming


  • 14 Books to Help You Rock 2014

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  If like me, you carry a book in your bag to brighten up the daily commute, I think there is a little something for everyone here to help inspire and create http://www.themuse.com/advice/14-books-to-help-you-rock-2014.


  • How to write an outstanding CV profile

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  CV personal profiles, some recruiters love them, some hate them.  I personally believe it is always good to research the sector you are applying to first, that will help you identify what type of CV grabs their attention. Personal profiles need to include sufficient supporting evidence in order for  them to…


  • The Cover Letters That Make Hiring Managers Smile (Then Call You)

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Make the hiring manager smile (for all the right reasons) when they read your job application, and you just might move to the ‘to be considered’ pile.  http://www.themuse.com/advice/the-cover-letters-that-make-hiring-managers-smile-then-call-you


  • Employers struggle to fill vacancies because of lack of languages

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends:  Graduates studying a degree which includes Languages should see this as as one of their unique selling points when applying for their first graduate entry level roles.  http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/jan/30/employers-struggle-to-fill-vacancies-languages