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  • The Story Spine: Pixar’s 4th Rule of Storytelling

    Kirstin:  What can I say I love Pixar and I love the art of storytelling. http://aerogrammestudio.com/2013/03/22/the-story-spine-pixars-4th-rule-of-storytelling/

  • Hilary Mantel’s Ten Rules for Writing Fiction

    Kirstin:  Following on from this morning’s Pixar article more advice for all aspiring writers, and unleash the creative you. http://aerogrammestudio.com/2013/03/20/hilary-mantels-ten-rules-for-writing-fiction/  

  • Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling

    Kirstin:  Pixar is so much more than just fantastic animation, it is also about their amazing ability to tell great stories.  If you love all things Pixar, you will enjoy reading this article, and release the creative you.  You will be surprised how you can use your story boards in all areas of your life…

  • Why Employees Like Zuckerberg (and Other Popular CEOs)

    Kirstin:  Thank you Jake for sharing this article on LinkedIn, so refreshing to hear that CEOs can engage with their employees on a regular basis, which then leads to a happy and successful workplace. http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-03-18/why-employees-like-zuckerberg-and-other-popular-ceos  

  • Starting your own firm costs £17k, study finds

    Kirstin:  I love working with students and colleagues who are very entrepreneurial and who are inspired to start their own business following on from graduation.  Business investment is key in the early years of a fledgling business, and I am so pleased that our MMU graduates and staff  can apply to MMU Innospace  – http://www.innospace.co.uk/ to help…

  • Starbucks: Why vocational learning matters

    Kirstin:  Interesting article on apprenticeships and the value of them.  Each morning I am served at my local Starbucks by one of my under-graduate students, and I know how hard barrista’s work.  The skills they develop within these roles are amazing, and are what help explain to future employers their experience as brand ambassadors, along with excellent…

  • 13 Red Flags In Your Resume – And How To Fix Them (by Jorg Stegemann)

    Kirstin: For recruiters and careers advisors a lot of this advice is common sense, but it is surprising how many job seekers make these ‘red flag’ mistakes on a regular basis.  Good advice and provided in a simple format. http://www.myjobthoughts.com/13-red-flags-in-your-resume-and-how-to-fix-them/  

  • Seth Godin on the 3 Essential Skills Every Entrepreneur Should Cultivate

    Kirstin:  Happy Friday!!!  & as we will all be getting that Friday feeling today, why not get creative as well.  Interesting article on how to become a great Entrepreneur and start thinking/working with a creative mind  http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/226080 

  • Love Employability Issues? Enjoy reading March issue of Ask Grapevine HR

    Kirstin:  If you love all things that are employability based, you will enjoy this month’s March issue of Ask Grapevine HR.  Happy reading.  http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?pbid=88ca3ae2-feae-4d79-8c1a-44b7a68a3c7e&pnum=26&utm_source=Sign-Up.to&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=7962-290065-Digital+Mag+-+12%2F03%2F2013

  • Re. Subhashish is a Marketing professional working for IBM. In addition, he manages one of the top five largest career focused groups on LinkedIn

    Kirstin:  Interesting article for any one interested on building a successful LinkedIn Group, and growing membership numbers.  I am a LinkedIn group member of The Recruitment Network and would encourage others to join this interesting group who are passionate about employability matters – http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=45814&mostPopular=&trk=tyah http://wegoviral.com/articles/38/guest-interview-subhashish-paul