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“I Wish I Knew That Before I Created My Portfolio!” 10 Tips for Landing Your First (or Next) Design Job
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | I support some fantastic art and design under-graduates, many of whom are working exceptionally hard, and putting in very long studio hours into their final year work, as well as updating and developing their e-portfolios to support their CV’s, blogs and websites. I never get tired of my 1-2-1s as…
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Building your brand: how to project a powerful personal image
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Finding this article was so perfectly timed for me. I have had an exceptionally busy week of under-graduate 1-2-1 appointments focussing on CVs and their personal brands, where I have been helping them see the value and professional benefits of raising their online profile in the forms of LinkedIn, blogs,…
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2015 creative trends: leading designers & artists reveal the biggest influences & changes coming their way (& yours)
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | So nice to hear from such a broad range of creatives about their hopes, goals, and creative direction for 2015. A truly inspiring read, for creatives just starting out in their careers, and for established creatives seeking new ideas. http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/creative-business/creative-trends-2015/
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2014 Digital Culture Survey
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | The results from the 2014 Design Culture survey, clearly confirm how many organisations will be needing creative to help support these design projects, which is fantastic news for under-grads and graduates. Also the findings may introduce you to organisations that you may not have previously considered as future employers. http://www.nesta.org.uk/blog/digital-culture-2014?utm_source=Nesta+Weekly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2f0b9cfb25-Nesta_Newsletter_10_12_1412_9_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d17364114d-2f0b9cfb25-181342153
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New chapter for children’s books in hospitals Partnership has brought hundreds of books to poorly kids
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | One of the things I love about my job, is about being surrounded by such creative and inspirational students, colleagues and clients. Through the collaborative work I am involved in, and the individuals I engage with through my service delivery, I get to be inspired by amazing stories like this.…
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How to land that dream job and more student advice | Creative Sector
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | There is so much useful and creative advice available in this article. Now is the time for under-graduates and graduates to start looking at their portfolio’s, CV’s and personal brand identity (especially when it comes to social media). The graduate scheme and internship recruitment cycle is moving into its busiest period, and many students…
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10 Job Skills You’ll Need in 2020
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Why being selfish can make you a better person and designer
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends: Really enjoyed reading this article, and some great advice. It makes a lot of sense not to forget ‘you’ in the design/business planning process, and just see how positive the outcomes can be to you, your client and collaborators. http://www.theloop.com.au/blog/2014/10/why-being-selfish-can-make-you-a-better-person-and-designer/
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How to see creative potential in what you do
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends: One aspect of my job is supporting the Manchester School of Art sutdents with employability and work experience activities, and it is one of my favourite parts of my job. What I love about our art students is how pro-active and inspiring they are, and how they completely immerse themselves…
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Time for a Career Change