Kirstie Mackey

Kirstie Mackey

In 2013, Kirstie created and launched LifeSkills. From teaching CV writing skills in classrooms to hiring people for her various teams, Kirstie has years of experience in knowing what employers are looking for and how to get ahead in your chosen career. As well as heading up LifeSkills, Kirstie is a champion for young people and is leading the call for businesses to support young people get work ready.

In her role as Head of LifeSkills, Kirstie is also a contributor to publications such as Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan and Glamour.

Here are some other blog posts from Kirstie Mackey

10 mistakes job-hunters keep making
Advice 2 mins 25+
10 mistakes job-hunters keep making

Are your students applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.

Kirstie Mackey By Kirstie Mackey
Handling emotions in the workplace
Advice 2 mins 14-19
Handling emotions in the workplace

Everything your students need to know about keeping calm at work.

Kirstie Mackey By Kirstie Mackey
Opportunities for young people
Advice 5 mins 11-19
Opportunities for young people

Barclays has announced its commitment to helping transform young people’s employability skills education.

Kirstie Mackey By Kirstie Mackey