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  • How to keep your CV to two pages

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | I think I can safely say, that this must be the most common request that I receive from students when reviewing CVs. How can I reduce my CV, or in some cases, how do I grow my CV to 2 pages. It is either too much information, or too…

  • Collected Edition | #EveryoneStartsAtZero (June 2015)

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Guided Learning for Entrepreneurs and Creatives | This is the Collected Edition of our #EveryoneStartsAtZero Guided Learning Conversation Series. All you’ll need is a note pad; access to the internet on pc, phone or tablet and the form link for The Guided Learning Journal. http://fullbackandfriends.com/guided-learning/collected-edition-everyonestartsatzero-june-2015/ Includes: Video – Caines…

  • When was the last time you did something for the first time?

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Summer is spread out in front of us all. Who’s up for filling the Summer with some amazing first-time experiences in the form of a summer internships, work experience, volunteering? These types of experiences are ideal for students, graduates and post-graduates. But, doing something for the first time, is…

  • Don’t even think about becoming a freelancer unless you have these 20 essential skills locked down

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | How many of us have thought about how wonderful it would be to be your own boss. Setting up your own business, and freelancing, can be so tempting, you have an idea, you want to take that idea and turn it into something amazing. Turning that idea into a…

  • How to Follow Up on a Job Application: An Email Template

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | I have been receiving a lot of enquiries from students recently through my 1-2-1 appointments and e-guidance, on how to follow up with an employer, once you have clicked send and submitted your application. This article provides some useful advice, and you can tailor your email template to suit…

  • 8 Ways to Be the Person Everyone Wants to Talk to at a Networking Event

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Mention the word ‘networking’ and for some of us, we become overwhelmed by fear, get anxious, and go into a cold sweat. We know it is really important for our jobs, and socially, so why do most people label themselves as ‘unsuccessful networkers’? For the students’ I work with,…

  • 10 essential books that all freelancers should read

    Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Oh wow!! Perfect timing for all of our Creative students just nearing the end of their End of Year Shows (and for some of our lucky students the next journey is exhibiting at the 2015 New Designers exhibition – London, for the next couple of weeks). & then, graduation.…

  • Practical Project and Mentorship Offer #EveryoneStartsAtZero

    Guided Learning by Mark on Fullback and Friends | Day 5: Practical Project and Mentorship Offer. So over the past few days we’ve looked at the three key things needed by an Entrepreneur: Your List Your Store Your Paid Ads We’ve followed a number of Guided Learning Links.  I’ve told you what I think is important.  I’ve shared experiences.  We’ve…

  • Turning On Your Sales Machine #EveryoneStartsAtZero

    Guided Learning by Mark on Fullback and Friends | Day 4: Turning On Your Sales Machine. Created a product? Yes.  Got it in your store? Yes.  Now you need to get people to your store to buy your product.  You need to advertise.  There’s so much information online about advertising.  Word of mouth, referrals, Facebook, Twitter, Google Ads etc etc.…

  • Be Amazing, Serve the Customers You Have #EveryoneStartsAtZero

    Guided Learning by Mark on Fullback and Friends | Day 3: Be Amazing, Serve the Customers You Have. So you’ve found a product you want to sell and that your customers need.  Now you need a place to sell it.  Every business is unique.  Everyone has their own recipe for success.  You might decide on a physical shop.  You might…