Ask any successful creative how they got to where they are now, and you can bet the word "mentor" will come up. Mentoring is the bread and butter of the Young Creative Council, and they've found a pretty innovative way of helping creatives pay it forward to the next generation. 

In partnership with YCC, our creative Jason Scott and his other (better?) half Victoria will be sharing their knowlege for free and opening up their home for an evening of folio feedback and tea. The pair aren't new to this game, they've dished out advice to aspiring creatives and students from all over the UK in their home once before. We're told it was a resounding success; creatives from top agencies looked at ten books and rumour has it, a few up-and-comers even bagged themselves jobs.

If this sounds appealing to you, they're doing it again next week on Tuesday 25th February at their home in Brixton. Creatives from Wieden+Kennedy London (that's us!), Mr President, R/GA, Poke, Leo Burnett and VCCP amongst others will give crits over a cuppa, hence the slightly punny name TEA & BisCRITS. Jason reassures us the name wasn't his idea – we'll let him off, just this once.

There’s room for ten folios, so email yours to Jason if you want to have a go. They'll also be doing Skype crits through the night as well, for those that can only be there in slightly pixelated spirit.  

The deadline for entries is Friday, so get your hustle on and send all your best bits to Jason post-haste. 

We're basking in the heady heights of stardom over here in Human Solutions. Our very own Sarah De Rosa makes it onto the front page of the Impact London website by starring in their 'HR in the Hot Seat' post.

Here she is talking about the glamorous world of HR. Enjoy.

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HR in the Hot Seat – 5 mins with Sarah De Rosa, Interim HR Manager at Wieden + Kennedy

What do you love most about your job?

The diversity of my role, I never know what the day will throw at me when I walk through the door! Working with incredibly talented and creative people and laughing every day! 

What are the three things you couldn't do your job without?

A great HR Assistant, a sense of humour and the ability to be adaptable to every situation, no matter how weird it is. 

What do you think makes a good HR Professional?

Being able to communicate with people at all levels.  Compassion, a good working knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply it to your environment.

Who has been your greatest influence?

Martina King was the MD at Yahoo UK & Ireland which was my first ever HR role, she was incredibly successful and always very busy, but had time for everyone. She showed compassion and was open and honest. All the things I hope I am. 

What are your tips for success?

Always be yourself, chose the right working environment that suits your personality. I could never work in a corporate environment as it would kill my spirit!  Don't take the first role you are offered when you are looking for a job, unless it is the right match for you. 

What do you do after a stressful day?

I have just started going to a Jane Fonda inspired workout class.  It is fun whilst being good exercise at the same time.  Also a nice glass of cold white wine always helps wash away a stressful day.