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How to Ask for an Informational Interview (and Get a “Yes”)
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | I am a HUGE LinkedIn fan, and it is a social media platform that is always in the background of my work. I use it to showcase my personal brand, to network, to source opportunities, to keep up to date on sector specific/company news, and to give something back…
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What You Should Be Doing for Your Personal Brand Every Day, Week, and Month
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | As professionals, no matter what stage we are at in our careers, our personal brands are so important, and just like our CV needs regular upkeep. When it comes to career development, networking and applying for jobs, our online personal brands can be very powerful tools to help showcase…
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Recent graduate, Jenna, shares her volunteer experience with charity “IntoUniversity”.
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | This article provides some great volunteering advice, and this opportunity in particular, is ideal for recent graduates who are considering volunteering this year. Most employers are keen to see volunteering on an under-grad/graduates CV /LinkedIn Profile, so if you have not yet got involved in volunteering, now is the…
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12 Ways Successful People Stand Out From the Pack on a Regular Basis
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | I believe that we are all capable of being successful in our careers, and personal life. Now I know that is a huge statement, but with a little bit of self reflection on what you have achieved to date, and what I personally feel helps, is building a strong…
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From ‘No Idea’ To ‘Ideal Career’: 3 Unexpected Lessons From Creatives On How To Start From Scratch
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | The early stages of the creative process can be enjoyable, researching, idea generating, setting out your mood-board, and then sometimes, we hit a barrier, we have the ideas, we are motivated, but how do we start formalising the idea, and committing to a plan. Sometimes that blank canvas, stays…
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A model employee: how to stand out as a fashion graduate
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | This is an industry that so many of our creative graduates are keen to tap into. It is undertstandable that the idea of working within the fashion industry and the wide range of career opportunities available is so appealing. This is why so many creatives have invested 3 years…
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110 essential resources for creative freelancers and small business owners
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | This is a must read article for all creatives, in the process of setting themselves up as a freelancer (which many of our 2015 graduates are currently working on) and for creatives starting, or in the fledgling years of a start-up business. So many resources, that there is something…
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What to do if you can’t get an internship…
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | We are at the awkward time of year for students when it comes to organising internships or graduate schemes, as many employers are already thinking about their 2016/17 internships and graduate schemes, many of which will go live end of August/early September. For many employers the recruitment and selection…
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Part Time Job, Full-Time Artist: Rethinking the Creative Career
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Fantastic advice for all of our creatives who have graduated this Summer. I am a strong promoter of portfolio careers, and for those new to the creative sector, this is an ideal way to establish yourself in the industry, and build a long and successful career. It is so…
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6 Thank You Note Mistakes That Could Very Easily Ruin Your Chances
Kirstin on Fullback and Friends | Okay, so you have made great progress with your job application, and sailed through online testing, telephone interview, interview/assessment centre. After all of your hard work, researching and prepping, you are now at that painful stage of waiting to hear from the employer. Decision Time!! Something I always recommend…