The Perfect Intern

The Perfect InternThe Perfect InternEmployers typically seek candidates who possess previous experience in the field, but you dont need to wait until you are fully employed to gain valuable skills. With three summers and eight college semesters available during your college career, it is quite possible to complete two or three internships before graduating. For those who are set on a particular career, completing one or two internships with different companies or organizations can solidify a vocation. For those who have no idea in what direction they want to go, exposure to different industries might help the decision. Since one of the main goals of completing an internship is securing a job, its important to know how to shine in the workplace. First impressions are crucial, but so is maintaining high professional standards through consistent hard work, a strong commitment, and avoiding getting caught up in office gossip. Here are some tips for a successful internship. Consider Job Shadowing Job shadowing is an activity college students can engage in to find out more about specific careers. Job shadowing entails observing another professional on the job, and shadowing assignments usually lasts for one day to several weeks. Start Your Search Early Finding the perfect internship is not always easy. There is strong competition for summer internships. One of the best ways to make sure that you get a summer internship in your field is to begin looking early. Opportunities in finance, journalism, and government often have application deadlines as early as October. By preparing your resume and cover letter in advance, you will be ready to send your application as internships are posted. Research Your Industry and the Company Before you attend an interview, learn as much about the company as you can by visiting the companys website and its LinkedIn page. Also research the companys employees. By using the Advanced button on the top right of your LinkedIn page, you may even find alumni from your college that you can connect with before interviewing or starting your internship or job. Be Commited By showing up for work on-time and not bolting out the door at the end of the day, you are showing your commitment to doing a good job rather than just punching a time card. Enjoy your job, and find better ways to complete tasks. This will get you notice by supervisors. Since internships are an excellent way to train and evaluate potential future employees, its important that you ask for feedback to gauge your performance. The information garnered will help you to make improvements. As an intern, you are expected to ask questions. By doing so, you are showing your employer that you are motivated and ready to take aktion and apply that knowledge. Be a Team Player Although employers want to see hard work and a strong work ethic, they also require people who get along with their supervisors and coworkers. It is during lunch and other more soc ial experiences where you can begin developing relationships that make for a happier and more enjoyable workplace. When hiring, managers look for individuals who they consider a good fit aswell as those who possess the knowledge and skills to do the job. Build Strong Professional Relationships and Find Yourself a Mentor Building a strong professional network is key to getting ahead in your career. Someone you previously worked may at some point provide support and information on your potential next job. Find yourself a mentor who can support you in moving ahead in your current or future job. Finding a good mentor can make your first years on the job less stressful and allows you to tap into the wisdom and experience of someone already successful in the field. Avoid geschftszimmer Politics andGossip Avoid gossiping either in or outside of the office. Aligning yourself with a select group of co-workers sets you up for potential problems with other members of the group. As a ma ture employee who wants to get ahead, remain unbiased and out of the politics. Keep in Touch Once Your Internship Is Over The first thing an intern should do once their internship is over is to send a thank you note to their supervisor and anyone else who played a key role in making their internship a success. Keeping in touch with these contacts once you return to college is also a great idea to help maintain important contacts and to keep abreast of future openings. The Internship Success Guide provides additional information on things you can do to ensure that your internship is successful.

Smart Robots for Picking Fruit

Smart Robots for Picking Fruit Smart Robots for Picking Fruit Harvesting high-value crops like wine grapes is a time-consuming, laborious task. Imagine if a robot could be designed that would not only know which grape is ready for picking and which isnt, but would also have the ability to gently grasp the fruit and remove it from the vine without damaging the grape. That robotic technology currently is being developed by a European consortium consisting of engineers and other scientists from universities and private companies across the continent. The group is well on its way to developing the technology for a robot to do not only basic routine chores for crops such as peppers and apples in addition to grapes, but may be able to identify and pick ripe fruit and target spray to specific areas of plants as well. Different universities using a sortiment of technologiesincluding nanotechnology, materials science, mechatronics, and computer scienceare working on different aspects of the p roject, which has been divided into 13 work packages.Robot prototype for harvesting fruit. Image Clever Robots for Crops Agricultural Tasks The Institute of Applied Mechanics of the Technical University of Munich is responsible for package No. 3, which includes the robotic arm, with the objectives of designing, modeling, manufacturing, and optimization of low-cost, lightweight, modular and compliant manipulators with exchangeable end-effectors and their motion control. The institute has developed a prototype for a multi-purpose agricultural manipulator, which can be used for grapes, peppers, and apples. However, different types of grippers, or end-effectors, with different cutting devices must be developed for handling each crop. Other universities involved include Israels Ben Gurion University of the Negev, which is developing intelligent sensing and manipulation algorithms for the robot, and the University of Ljubljana,in Slovenia, is leading the work on the sprayer. The project, called Clever Robots for Crops (cRops), began in 2010 with funding from the European Union and is coordinated by Dutch-based Wageningen University Research Centre. The projects first demonstration of how the systems all work together is planned for later this year, with the completion of the project scheduled for 2014. After that, it is not clear what the next steps will be and when such robots may be available commercially even if the research phase is successful.Agrobots strawberry harvester can determine whether the fruit is ready for picking. Image Agrobot If all goes well, the robot will be able to detect the fruit, determine whether it is ripe and if so, approach the fruit, grasp it, and gently detach it. Down the road, the work may be able to be used for other agricultural applications where robots have not been employed as much as in the manufacturing field, for one reason because agricultural tasks are rarely strictly repetitive but require sophisticated learning and sensi ng technology. Modular konzept Prof. Yael Edan, Ben Gurion University team leader of the cRops project, says the main contributions that this project will make are the development of a new modular mechanical design and the algorithms that will allow the robot to adapt to varying conditions. We plan to develop a plug-and-play concept, she adds. Of the key components (the mechanical manipulator, grippers for grasping the fruits and vegetables, sensors for fruit detection and ripeness detection, and algorithms for sensing and learning capabilities), the most challenging are related to sensors and algorithms for fruit detection, she says. An agricultural robot must be equipped with intelligence so as to be able to robustly operate in the unstructured, dynamic and hostile agricultural environment, she explains. Mechanical and industrial engineers are involved in everything from the development of intelligent grasping to the development of a platform for the robot that will adapt and acco mmodate various modular devices, such as sprayers and harvesters. This is not the first project involving such use of robots in agriculture, but it may be the most ambitious. A Spanish company, Agrobot, sells a robotic strawberry harvester that locates the berries, analyzes each fruit, and determines whether its ready for picking based on its size and color, and similar work also focusing on strawberries has been conducted in Japan. The British firm CMW Horticulture sells a crop-spraying robot for greenhouses and nurseries. Some experts predict that robotic devices will be doing much of the work on farms by the middle of this century as driverless tractors and machines that can identify and zap weeds are also coming down the pike. Nancy S. Giges is an independent writer.An agricultural robot must be equipped with intelligence so as to be able to robustly operate in the unstructured, dynamic and hostile agricultural environment.Prof. Yael Edan, Ben Gurion University

Why City Governments Give Tax Incentives to Businesses

Why City Governments Give Tax Incentives to BusinessesWhy City Governments Give Tax Incentives to BusinessesAttracting businesses, keeping them and getting them to expand operations often involves a city providing tax incentives. While this seems to some like corporate welfare, cities do not simply give away money to corporations in these deals. Cities weigh the expected benefits with expected costs to determine whether they should proceed with a particular tax incentive package. It would be nice for citizens if local governments paid them to stay maintain residence within a city, but thats just not going to happen. One household coming to a city is not going to make a noticeable impact on the citys economy. Hundreds coming to a city will. Cities usually task their economic development directors with crafting policies that allow for cities and businesses to enter into mutually beneficial agreements on tax incentives. Cities adopt these policies so that they do not have to go back to the drawing board each time a business wants to come to town or expand. Having tax incentive policies allows a city to be up-front with businesses, accountable to citizens and mitigate the appearance of cronyism. Policies allow cities to stick to what they have already determined in their best interest while enticing new businesses and retaining existing ones. Leveraging Economic Benefits When businesses can boost the local economy, they use that as leverage. They even play cities off one another like an individual planning to buy a car will play two dealerships off one another. As soon as one city offers five years of tax abatement, a business will go to other cities seeking ten years. Businesses try to get cities to offer more than what their policies provide. City leaders must weigh the pros and cons of sticking to policy versus offering more for a really good deal. When added up over time, providing tax incentives is bad for taxpayers, but in individual situations, cities wi ll compete with each other. When the cities are located in different states, state officials may lend a hand in attracting a business. As long as cities are willing to play the game, businesses will keep seeking tax incentives for activities they would likely do without any assistance from local government. While tax incentives are an important reason businesses choose to locate ?in ?one city over another, businesses also consider non-financial factors in their decisions. Political climate, housing prices, education, parks, and arts are other inputs into the decision-making process. Analyzing the Costs and Benefits When tax incentives are considered, city staff project what the city stands to gain by the business coming, staying or expanding. These benefits are predominantly property tax revenue and other tax revenue associated with added employees that are expected to relocate to the city or be hired from the citys existing population. If a new business buys a tract of land and builds a factory on it, the business increases the citys property tax base. The factory adds value to the otherwise vacant land. The business may propose to the city to allow it to pay a reduced property tax rate for the first few years the factory is open. This helps the business lower its tax liability while other operating costs run unusually high. Keeping with the factory example, say that the factory expects to employ 1,000 people, 900 of whom are expected to be people who move to the town because of factory jobs. The city will experience an increase in property values because of all the new home buyers. It will also receive more sales tax and anwender fee revenue because these people move to town. Such benefits are considered along with costs the city will incur because of the business activity. Those costs include infrastructure expansions and additional city employees necessary to serve the growth in population. Infrastructure costs could include widening streets, installin g more street lighting, extending sewer lines and building new fire and police stations. Additional city employees could include more police officers, firefighters, and employees needed to support a larger organization such as accountants and administrative assistants. Doing the Deal Cities try to stick to their economic development policies because those policies have been thoroughly vetted through economic analysis, legal opinions, and the local political climate. Cities risk making mistakes when they move away from what they have carefully planned. If a city believes a tax incentive package is a good deal and that other cities may entice the business away, the city will likely make the deal even if they have to deviate from policy. The citys goal is to at least break even. City officials want the expected revenue to exceed the costs of foregone tax revenue and added operating costs. The citys economic development director is usually the citys chief negotiator in tax incentive deals. When the economic development director believes that straying from policy may be prudent, the director gathers input from other local officials and business interests such a local economic development boards, school officials and chambers of commerce. When policy is followed, additional input is not really necessary. The city manager approves any deals before they are submitted to the city council for final approval.

Heres What It Takes to Work in Cybersecurity, According to the CTO of ManTech

Heres What It Takes to Work in Cybersecurity, According to the CTO of ManTechHeres What It Takes to Work in Cybersecurity, According to the CTO of ManTech Its all over the news, being buzzed about from Silicon Valley to Washington D.C.- cybersecurity.Our daily lives, economic vitality, and national security depend on a stable, safe, and resilient information technology. And ManTech is at the forefront of the fight.ManTech was founded in 1968 to provide advanced technological tafelgeschirrs to the United States Government. Starting with just a single contract with the U.S. Navy, the company has grown to become a multi-billion-dollar enterprise influencing the strategies, innovations and applications of cybersecurity in the U.S. and beyond.To gain insight into the fast-growing industry of cybersecurity and what the pros look for in job applicants, we spoke to Srini N. Iyer, Sr. Vice President and Chief Technology Officer ManTech Mission Solutions and Services (MSS ) Group.Iyer brings over 25 years of experience in developing complex enterprise solutions in healthcare, financial, telecom, and defense sectors. From the Department of Defense to the private sector, hes seen it all.Interested inprotecting the integrity of networks, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access? Keep reading to learn how to break into this elite industry and work at ManTech .Glassdoor ManTechs mission ofSecuring the future is a very big job. How would you describe ManTechs over 8,000-person workforce?Srini N. Iyer ManTech is a mission-focused company. We have a very diverse workforce who understand the critical nature of the missions we support to protect ur Nation. Our team is technically talented, at the same time has a very strong functional and domain expertise in the areas we support. We are the leading provider of cybersecurity services to Federal, DOD and Intelligence Community. We have been consistently rated as the best company for Vetera ns. We are the 1 provider of insider threat services to the US Government. GlassdoorManTech is mora than cybersecurity. What are the different fields and teams that you are hiring for?Srini N. Iyer This is an exciting time to be at ManTech We have been having a spectacular growth in new business over the past few years. We have won some really large, long-term programs that require a very diverse technical skillset and capabilities. Some of the areas include agile software development, DevOps, mobile application development, UI/UX, data analytics, data fusion, social network analysis, IT modernization, service delivery, cloud migrations, network optimization. We have open positions both across the continental US and globally.GlassdoorWhile half of your employees have a military background, what sorts of backgrounds do the other 50 percent come from? What types of diverse backgrounds do employees come from?Srini N. Iyer Our new business growth has been a blessing. We have been able t o attract some of the top talent in theindustry. Our employees come to us from other (larger) system integrators, commercial companies, small businesses, and startups. We have a healthy mix of technologists working with functional and domain experts in a specific area to solve complex and challenging problems for our customers. GlassdoorWhat makes a candidates a good fit for ManTech? What skills or traits are you looking for?Srini N. Iyer We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers. Candidates who are willing to push the envelope and not take the status quo for an answer. We gravitate towards candidates who are committed to solving some of the toughest problems faced by our customers in protecting our country. Candidates with a passion in their field or area of expertise. Candidates who are willing to learn. GlassdoorGiven the full spectrum of information security roles at ManTech, what are the core elements of the interview process? What can candidates expect from the experience?Sri ni N. Iyer Candidates typically start with a phone screen with a recruiter who is talking them not only to ensure they have the right experience for the role but to ensure that the role were considering them for aligns with their long-term career interest. We go through multiple rounds of interviews. In the first round, we evaluate the candidates technical skills and capabilities. This could be a one-on-one or a panel interview with a team of technologists. At the next round, we have important stakeholders meet with the candidate to evaluate functional and domain knowledge. If needed, we bring the candidate in for a follow-up interview to evaluate other relevant soft skills. Throughout the process we expect candidates to be interviewing us as well. We want to ensure that new employees coming on board know what to expect and are truly excited for their roles.GlassdoorWhat questions do you personally like to ask candidates you interview with?Srini N. Iyer Typically, I provide a sample task, scenario or problem during my interviews. Id like to see how the candidate thinks on their feet. Id also like to see how they approach the problem, understand their logical and analytical skills, along with their technical capabilities. Ive been known to offer up my whiteboard so candidates can also draw out their concepts and solutions as they are explaining them.Glassdoor What are 2 to 3 red flags that turn you off to a candidate? What are traits that go against ManTechs values and mission?Srini N. Iyer Someone whos not a self-starter or a go-getter, essentially waiting to be told what to do next. Someone not passionate about their field or area of expertise. Someone who tries to oversell their skills/capabilities. ManTech is all about supporting our customers mission and protecting our country. We are all about collaboration working within and across teams, sharing information. We are not looking for individual heroes, were looking for superstars who thrive in team enviro nments. GlassdoorThere have been many companies shifting towards hiring for skills as opposed to experience. What is ManTechs approach to skills-based hiring? How much on-the-jobtraining is available?Srini N. Iyer Due to the success in our business growth, we have had the need to bring in both skills and experience to support our customers. By staying close to our customers and anticipating their needs we resort to skills-based hiring. Third-party certifications and ability to stay current on certifications is a requirement for certain critical positions. In those scenarios, we will look for skills-based hiring. We also provide a significant amount of on-the-job training. There are over 7,000 courses offered at ManTech University. We are partnered with Purdue Global University to offer tailored technical degree programs. One of the benefits of working at ManTech is that candidates have the ability to attain fully paid masters and bachelors degrees in Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, and soon Data Analytics.GlassdoorIt is critical to achieve diversity in fields such as cybersecurity, IT and software engineering. How are dynamic women thriving at ManTech? What examples can you share about teams led by women and the opportunities available? How is ManTech focused on building a diverse team?Srini N. Iyer We have a fairly large representation of women and minorities in leadership positions across the company. On one of our large managed services and enterprise IT transformation program, ManTech has an exceptional female program manager and more than half the leadership team is either women or minorities. In March 2018, we conducted a Women in Leadership Panel, where key women leaders across the company provided their insights and guidance to employees. This was hosted by our CFO Judy Bjornas and other panelists included Bonnie Cook, EVP for Operations, and Bobbie Shamblin, Vice President of HR and Talent Acquisition. Attaining insight from diverse groups of peo ple enables ManTech to seek opportunities to attain and engage with diverse groups to provide stronger solutions for our customers.Glassdoor Lastly, what brought you to ManTech? What was it about the company or the challenge that really attracted you to the role?Srini N. Iyer I spent my initial years in the commercial industry (telco, finance and healthcare). I then worked at a large system integrator for many years. What brought me to ManTech was their leadership and vision to move up the value chain to pursue more complex and challenging solution development work. I have now been with ManTech for three years and am absolutely loving every minute working with some of the smartest people in the industry with a common goal of helping solve our nations toughest problems.

The Forbidden Facts Regarding Music Teacher Resume Exposed by an Old Pro

The Forbidden Facts Regarding Music Teacher Resume Exposed by an Old Pro If you would like to have more samples of Teacher Resume templates, kindly stop by the archives on ur site. Its possible to discover a more in-depth collection of the workshops here. Opportunities for an assortment of further activities are everywhere. Well, here are a few templates which should help you develop a powerful Sample Resumes. Whatever They Told You About Music Teacher Resume Is Dead Wrong...And Heres Why Artistic directors and dance school managers wish to understand where youre now. To get from nowhere to Broadway, you must show youre motivated to develop into the very best dancer. A dance teacher can mention the very same in his or hersresume whilst applying for work. Opt for the ideal dance resume template. Distinguishable tech and societal media knowledge is very relevant in the current job market, she states. Uncommon understanding of music gained since young age. The audio industry job market is remarkably competitive. The audio industry job market is extremely competitive. The Battle Over Music Teacher Resume and How to Win It Auditioning is a skill that you must practice to be able to master, exactly like everything else. While simple to do, its tricky to master and will call for consistent practice to permit your mind to reach a calm spot for a sustained time. Youll receive awesomely optimized resumes and youre going to make your day-to-day life simpler Though you might not have a work history or lengthy collection of impressive degrees, you can surely find something to include. Definitions of Music Teacher Resume Theres likely critical amounts of excellent data inside your bad resume. Besides the buzzwords listed above, it is critical that you learn the educational terms the school district youre interviewing with uses. After their resume writing strategy can help you land more auditions. A student whos not yet successful in a success orientatio n is not going to get the due credit for this period. The college audition procedure can be overwhelming. Please be aware that U-M doesnt accept rush scores. Keep in mind you should only include your high school if you didnt attend college. A charter school can select a particular curriculum and could be dependent on a music-centric curriculum in some situations. More so, our Teacher Assistant Resumes might also be helpful in your present undertaking. Resume, also called Curriculum Vitae, ought to be used for the intent of requesting work. The Music Teacher Resume Template provides a work seeker with a way to provide a comprehensive summary of their qualifications. You can also observe the Resume Examples. Student Council is a highly effective means of creating an awareness of citizenship, community and responsibility. For instance, some students are more visual learners, while some are kinesthetic. Personal schools choose their own curriculum and may require you to be af filiated with a particular religion or group to acquire a teaching position. The teacher will subsequently measure the students progress to the goal each week to establish how theyre excelling. Assess yourself first before developing a teacher resume so that you will know your strengths in regard to teaching. An expert teacher resume is used by means of a job applicant whod love to practice their teaching expertise in the area of academics. The 5-Minute Rule for Music Teacher Resume For example, if youre well-versed in playing a particular instrument, then youve got to mention that in your resume. The repertoire list needs to be kept to a page and ought to have a similar heading and format as the resume. To genuinely create the audio teacher resume template conventional, you want to create use of normal structure for company letter.

Designer careers

Designer careers Designer careersPosted May 31, 2012, by Aziza GreenDesigners are the cool kids of the workforce. They keep one eye on the intricate details of their creations, while looking out for the next big thing. They strive for excellence and constantly look for ways to stand out from the crowd. If you yearn for creative expression and know how to combine your creativity with precision and technical skill, then a career in konzept may be perfect for you. If youre serious about a career in plan you need to understand that being a entwurfer involves a lot of hard work. Competition for the top design jobs is fierce, which means that you need much mora than competence to get to the top. The most acclaimed designers demonstrate absolute dedication to their craft, they are ambitious and willing to take risks, and tremendously skilled and knowledgeable. There are almost endless opportunities in design you just have to pick your medium. Here are a few design areas that could satis fy your craving for creativity.Fashion designThe fashion industry is shrouded in glamour, celebrity and prestige. But while models and celebrities may be the face of fashion, they would be nothing without the designers who clothe and brand them. Your dream may be to work for one of the luxury brands or start your own label, but be prepared to work hard and start from the bottom. Theres a lot of blood, sweat and tears behind the flawless facades and effortless chic. You will need to develop strong drawing skills and other relevant skills such as pattern-making, cutting and sewing. Keep honing your skills and focus on getting your foot in the door with work experience and entry-level positions. Fashion can be one of the hardest and most competitive industries to get into. You will have to work hard and demonstrate significant talent and taste in order to land even an entry-level opportunity. Contacts also make a huge difference, so get out there and start networking Immerse your self in fashion and volunteer at industry events such as Australian Fashion Week. To make it in fashion, youll need exposure. The more exposure your work gets and the more contacts you make, the greater your chances of getting noticed amongst the thousands of other fashionistas vying for that dream gig. Go online and start a blog to showcase your work, or sell your clothes at online marketplaces. You can also set up a stall at the local markets many well-known designers started out this way. While you study your fashion course, get a job in fashion retail to get a feel for the business. You can use this experience to understand what customers want and what looks good on different body shapes. Take the time to understand the full gamut of the fashion business, from production to consumers, and youll increase your chances of success.Interior designThe popularity of reality TV shows focused on renovations and home design highlights the growing public interest in interior design. In terior designers are dynamic, creative professionals who create beautiful and functional spaces within businesses, homes and other building interiors. Interior design professionals work with all components of a space, from the lighting to the paint on the walls, from the choice of furniture to the fittings and fixtures. For this reason interior designers are required to possess a strong understanding of building construction and the technical and functional features of a building. You could find yourself working for an architecture or design agency, designing interiors for homeowners or businesses. You could work with the real estate industry, helping property sellers to best display their homes for viewings by potential buyers or designing spaces for show homes in new development areas. Or you could help to design hotel and restaurant interiors, creating inviting spaces for patrons and diners.Graphic designGraphic design is an excellent profession for artists with visual flair c ombined with technical skill. Graphic designers are employed to create images for advertising or branding agencies, website development companies and publishers, and can be found working on anything from logos for businesses to product catalogues, or designing whole websites. Christina Siu is a freelance graphic designer who loves the creative aspect of her work. I enjoy the creative side of things, as well as doing something that is commercially viable. I also enjoy the variety as it covers everything from web design, publishing and packaging design to fabric print design, says Siu. Many graphic designers choose to work as freelancers, working on different projects and with different clients, and enjoying great variety in their work. And in this digital age, you dont even have to live on the same continent as your clients you could be doing design work for clients anywhere in the world. Siu enjoys the flexibility of freelance work Once I had gained some work experience and my network grew, I decided to try freelancing as the flexibility and freedom to work my own hours appealed to me. The key to being a successful freelancer, according to Siu, is word of mouth. For those who prefer a more stable gig, in-house graphic designers are also needed in businesses of every description from boutique media and advertising agencies to banks, law firms, publishers, other large corporations and website development companies.How to get your design career startedGetting started in a design career is the hardest part. At the beginning, be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up. Start with an entry-level or part-time job, do work experience, volunteer your services to family and friends to get experience and build your portfolio, and find a mentor or other industry professional who can give you valuable advice. Do whatever you can to keep developing your skills and experience. Show a little initiative by creating a website or blog to display your work , and get some professional, beautifully designed business cards. fruchtwein importantly, network sign up to relevant organisation newsletters and attend industry events where you can both learn and make valuable contacts.Get trainedAs with anything, you will need the right training and qualifications to act as a foundation on which to build your career. That means taking a course in the design field of your choice. A design course will give you the technical skills that, combined with your vision and creative ideas, will see you forge ahead of your competitors.Build a portfolioIn the design industry, it all comes down to your professional portfolio. You need to start developing this while youre studying, and keep adding to it with every experience until youve built up an impressive body of work. This is where your studies in interior design, fashion design or graphic design can give you a clear advantage when you start looking for work. You can use your projects and placements t o demonstrate what you can do, and use this as the basis for your portfolio. This is exactly how Christina Siu started out. We had to work in a design studio for a semester in the final year of study so thats when I started building up my portfolio. In addition, I had started to work for friends and family in that final year, so I put some of those pieces into the portfolio as well. The rest, as they say, is history Browse our range of design courses to find the right course for you.Designing ResourcesAssistant fashion designer cover letterGraphic design graduate resumeCareer Insider StoriesTherese Moussa - The Grounds Head Stylist & Creative DeveloperKim Fletcher - MillinerElizabeth OConnor-Cowley - Director, eeni meeni miini mohInterested in becoming a?Web DesignerIT ManagerInterior DesignerJunior Graphic DesignerInterior DecoratorPopular Career Searcheswhat skills do you need to be a interior designerwhat qualifications do i need to be a fashion designerhow to become an inter ior designer with no experiencehow to become a fashion designer in australiahow to become a graphic designer in australiaDesigning CoursesBachelor of DesignEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMixed Reality Design CourseEnquire Online Enquire OnlineUser Experience Design Accelerated Course (1 Week)Enquire Online Enquire OnlineUser Experience Design Transform Course (Full-Time)Enquire Online Enquire OnlineAziza GreenRelated ArticlesBrowse moreDesignDesigningDesign graduates need to impress in competitive industryDesign graduates take heed it takes more than great skills to get one of the top jobs in this competitive industry.DesigningFashion DesigningFashion career fact sheetConsidering a career in fashion? Check out this fun fact sheet for everything you need to know about the industry, at a glance.Creative careersCreativityGet your creative juices flowing and unleash your inner artistIf youve always dreamt of becoming a writer or wish you could take your drawing skills further than just do odles on schreibstube memos, now is the perfect time to realise your dreams and your potential.

What to Do If You Get Job Interviews But Not Job Offers

What to Do If You Get Job Interviews But Not Job OffersWhat to Do If You Get Job Interviews But Not Job OffersCongratulations You know how to write a resume that will get you past the eyes of recruiters and land you an interview. The problem? You never get past the first round of interviews. Here are four ways to better reflect the person in your resume and ace the interview.Articulate concrete examples in your interview Sit down with your resume and be totally honest with yourself. Can you back up each skill and role responsibility with a specific project or experience? If youre drawing blanks, that skill probably shouldnt be on your resume. Edit your resume and only include skills, responsibilities and accomplishments for which you can give an examples of or can go into great detail on the accomplishment or responsibility. When recalling your past work projects, make sure you dig deep enough to answer these three questionsWhy do you think the project was successful? What were some of your struggles during the project and how did you overcome? What would you do differently if you had to do the project again?The interviewer will want to go into detail on the bullet points of your resume, so make sure youre prepared by thinking of concrete examples that show off your skills. Do a run-through with a friendPreparing for an interview by yourself is a start, but practicing interview questions with a friend will really help you see where you can improve. A friend can offer constructive feedback and catch things that you wouldnt notlageice. Maybe you dont notice that you play with your hair or that your leg shakes uncontrollably. You might also come off as not excited for a role or too arrogant, and a friend can help you see how you present yourself in a mock interview. It will also be a good time to fine-tune your answers to common interview questions and practice thinking on your feet by having your friend ask you questions not on your list. Dress appropriately and be preparedYou can answer every question eloquently and articulately, but the interviewer may not notice if you dont dress for the job. This might sound obvious, but a lot of people dont take care of the details in their interview outfit.. Interviewing is like dating, and hiring managers want to have someone who looks put togethernot someone with food in their teeth or uncombed hair. Also, dont confuse casual with sloppy. Be certain that all of your clothes fit well and are wrinkle-free.Ask for feedback after an interviewThe final tip is even if you dont get the job. Always send a prompt thank you e-mail, and if you feel comfortable, ask for feedback. A lot of interviewers are busy and might dismiss your e-mail, but theres always the chance that theyll respond and offer insightful tips from a hiring managers perspective. If they do offer feedback, send a thank-you and really take their advice to heart. Its important to not be discouraged and take the whole interview process as a cha nce to learn and grow. Youre one step closer to landing a job.

9 time saving tips to help you get more out of each day

9 time saving tips to help you get mora out of each day9 time saving tips to help you get more out of each dayDo you find yourself winding down for bed in the evening,reflecting on the day that was and contemplating all the things you wanted to achieve but never found time for?Youre certainly not alone. In in the high stress, fast-paced society we live, in it can be easy to feel overwhelmed like time is slipping away from us.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreLuckily, each new day brings with it a fresh 24 hours and its up to us to truly harness its potential. The worlds most successful people are capable of achieving an outstanding amount of work in the same 24 hours we are all afforded, so how do they manage to find the time?Follow these 9 simple time saving life hacks that will help you get the best out of each day9 Time Saving Tips To Get More Out Of Your DaysTip 1 Wake up befo re the sun risesI know pressing the snooze button and snuggling up in your blanket seems far more enticing than getting up while its still dark. But trust me, you will thank yourself laterEarly mornings are the perfect time to sneak in a workout, go for a walk or maybe even just have a little alone time to reflect on the day ahead. Treat those precious hours as me time and enjoy them. You will be far more motivated throughout the day if you have started your day off on a positive note.Starting your day before the sun rises and before the rest of the household is up and andrangning can help save you time in your daily life. If you work from home, its the best time to sit down and tackle those annoying emails and complicated work tasks. Studies show that our brain is far more switched on and alert first thing in the morning, so pour yourself a cup of coffee and get down to business.Tip 2 Plan to succeedIts time to pull out your coloured pens and stickers ad practice your funky letteri ng, Just kidding Instead, invest in a 2019 plannerthat is functional and plan out the daily tasks you want to achieve.By organising and time blocking your day, you can schedule those hard-to-finish tasks into times you know you are more alert and prepared. It also allows you to keep stock of what you had planned to complete by certain times, ensuring you keep yourself on track. Assign rankings for the tasks you wish to achieve for the day and allocate time accordingly.Each evening, spend 10 minutes planning out the schedule for the next day. Take the time to think about what you would like to achieve the following day and how you would like your day to run and time block certain events with extra timing if needed. For example, a 30-minute trip to the dentist for an appointment at 2 pm would be time blocked from 130 pm till 3 pm to allow for travel time.Spend another 10 minutes each morning updating your daily schedule and checking what you have planned for the day. That way, you can be truly organised and prepared for wherever the day takes you.Tip 3 Organise your morning routine before bedEver have one of those mornings where you faff around for 20 minutes looking for a certain work shirt, only to discover its in the wash? Eliminate that time wastage by planning out your morning routine before you go to bed at night.Choose your outfit for the next day and lay it out ready the night before with shoes, socks and underwear all included. If possible, have a shower before you go to bed so you dont waste time standing around as the clock is ticking. If you are one of those people that has to shower each morning, put an alarm on your phone for 5 minutes, get in, wash and get out before the timer goes off.Invest in a great hair dryer that dries your hair quickly or towel dry and style, wet hair looks are all the rage at the moment and will save time. Spend time on the weekend practising your current makeup look and try to bring the time it takes down, a quick five-mi nute look with some foundation, a bronzer as eyeshadow and contour plus a bright lip looks fantastic and gets you out the door faster.If possible, try and eat your breakfast on your commute. A smoothie, overnight oats or some fresh fruit and yoghurt are all great breakfast ideas that can be prepared the night before and eaten on the move.Tip 4 Keep your phone out of reachSo often we grab our phone just to quickly check social media and then - whoa where did that half an hour disappear to? Keep your phone in your handbag and avoid checking it throughout the day.Breaking the screen addiction can be hard, so dont expect just to just go cold turkey on social media. Give yourself a goal that you are only going to check your phone a certain amount of times each day and slowly reduce that amount down until you are satisfied with your usage levels. Schedule in a 10-minute Facebook session during your lunch break but avoid the temptation to avoid checking your phone all the time.If you have an iPhone or Google Pixel, you can actually check your daily screen time which is extremely eye-opening Track your usage for a week and you will honestly be shocked at the amount of time wasted looking at your phone.Tip 5 Plan ahead your meals for the weekWhether you meal prep on the weekend or just plan and shop for your weekly meals during the weekend and cook them every night, having an idea of what you are eating for dinner each night can drastically reduce time wasted arguing about what to eat.Planning your weekly meals and shopping before cooking can also help you save money and eat healthier, too. Spend time each Sunday creating a plan for the week. If you struggle with inspiration, create a theme for each night - for example, Meatless Mondays, Taco Tuesdays and so on, or check out Pinterest for an abundance of recipes for every diet type, cooking time frame and flavour combination imaginable.Its also a great idea to plan for extra portions and take those for lunch each day . That way, you dont have to stuff around wondering what you could possibly have for lunch or sit down to a sad sandwich whilst you watch your co-worker eat the beautiful pasta they had for dinner the night before drooling with envy.Tip 6 Avoid the TV trapDo you get home from work, sit down on the couch for a few minutes and then end up wasting the rest of your evening watching a Netflix marathon or catching up on the latest Kardashian drama?Avoid this time-wasting trap by simply finding something better to do with your time. Put on a podcast, audiobook or some music and spend those after work hours getting some housework done. Blast some upbeat 90s tunes and dance around the house whilst you dust, clean and sweep. Its amazing what a difference music can make to your mood and the work you can get done when you are singing along to your jamTip 7 Get one cleaning task done before bedBefore you finish up for the evening, select one cleaning task that needs to be done and complete it be fore you head off to bed. It could be something as simple as putting on a quick load of laundry, unpacking the dishwasher, wiping over all the kitchen surfaces or anything else you know should be dealt with.Completing one task per evening means there is always something being completed and you reduce the overall amount of cleaning that you have to do at a later date. A clean house leads to a clean, and restful mind and a happier deeper sleep.Tip 8 Give yourself some Me TimeSchedule a block of time each evening just for you and use this time to relax and recount the day that was. Spend time doing self-care practices like reading, writing, knitting, practising yoga, meditating or something that you find completely relaxing.To really get the best out of each day, you first need to ensure that you are getting the best out of yourselfTip 9 Go to bed earlyIf possible, try and be in bed by 1030 at the latest - PJs on, teeth brushed, face cleaned, lights off. No lying in bed watching tv or sitting on your phone Getting into a routine of going to bed at a reasonable time makes it far easier to get up earlier in the morning. Our brains are far less active in the evening and most often time is just wasted watching TV. So, going to bed earlier and using those early hours when you are more alert is going to help you be more productive.Creating a bedtime routine also greatly helps you wind down for bed. For example, taking a few minutes to wash your face and apply your moisturiser in the same way each evening can eventually place you in an almost meditative state completely relaxing you and removing any stress from your mind which may prevent sleep.Time management can be a constant struggle, but using the time saving techniques above can help you manage it. However, its also important to remember that at the end of the day, life is more important than the emails sitting in your inbox or the load of washing that needs to be folded. Sometimes, its worth saying to hell with i t all and spending a day down at the beach enjoying yourselfYou can check out Georgias blog The Hunt Life here or follow her onInstagram, Pinterest orTwitter.This article first appeared on A Girl in Progress.

Looking for a smart summer beach read Try these 2 new books

Looking for a smart summer beach read Try these 2 new booksLooking for a smart summer beach read Try these 2 new booksBreaking news from theNext Big Idea Club CuratorsMalcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pinkare proud to announce their two hand-picked selections for the new season. The two most groundbreaking nonfiction reads of the summer are Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreRange Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldIt may seem that intense, prolonged focus on a singlepursuitis themost likely path to success, but as investigative reporter and bestselling author David Epstein shows inRange, success is far more likely for the generalists of the world, those who dare to pursue the full spectrum of their interests, passions, and abilities.For reasons I cannot explain, David Epstein manages to make me thoroughly enjoy the experience of being told that everyt hing I thought about something was wrong. IlovedRange. - Malcolm GladwellBiased Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and DoStanford professor and MacArthur genius grant recipient Jennifer Eberhardt reveals how unconscious bias impacts daily life inschools, offices, and neighborhoods everywhere, offering both eye-opening reflections on the problem andscience-backed wisdom toward a solution.Dr. Eberhardt writes with empathy and nuance, deftly weaving in her own story and including tales of her own fallibility. The result is that, in the end, she leaves us with both hope and solutions . . . Ive been telling everyone I know to read this book.- Daniel PinkNext Big Idea Club members receive instant access to a full library of e-courses based on the worlds mostgroundbreakingnew nonfiction books. They are also invited to join the clubs online community, where they can discuss what theyve learned with their fellow members, the featured authors of the season, and ev en the four renowned curators.This article first appeared on Heleo.