GEMMOLOGY

A Career in Gemology - Jewellery designed and crafted for the biggest consumers in the global market of gold, silver, diamonds and other precious stones. Today jewellery is not only considered being fashionable or show of status but also an ideal investment. This science is totally technical & requires highly skilled knowledge to identify, sort & grade gems. A gemmologist is one who identifies,weighs, tests & establishes the form, size & other aspects of all precious stones. Many areas specialization in this field gem grinders, gem polishers, gem assorters, engravers, jewellery setters, researchers & scientists. A course on jewellery designing mainly consists of the following subjects :-

• Gem identification & colouring
• Metal concepts
• Metallurgical processes
• Drawing techniques
• Elements of fashion
• Design methodology
• Computer aided designing
• Traditional & modern processes with specialization in jewellery designing
• Ornament designing
• Ornament making
• Gem & stone consultancy & a bit of sales & marketing etc.
Whatever be the area one chooses to work in. It is all a matter of temperament.

Some career options include:

Gemmologists/Appraiser :It is usually an employed position with some options
for independent service work. Here, training & equipment costs can be high.
Those who are fascinated by diamonds can choose to work only with diamonds, which is a specialized sub-section of gemmology.

Lapidary Here the person specialises in cutting facetted stones or carving
gem materials. It can range from recutting jobs to unique sculptures in
carved gems.

Export One can work at an export house or under a well known designer,
& improve his skills as well as get in touch with international jewelleryhouses.

Designer Someone who designs jewellery through rendering & drawings,
models or even wax originals. May be employed by a company or self
employed. It is not necessary to know how to make thejewellery, just how
it is made.

Fashion This is another good option. One can get affiliated with some
prominent fashion designer & keep oneself updated with the latest fashions
& designs. The person will have to design & make jewellery & accessories
which fit in with the fashion industry, lines, colours, time of year & so on.
It also requires a flair for public relations, design. audience understanding
& good business sense. Also this will give you an opportunity to bring out
the best in you.

Goldsmith He can work with any material, can work for someone else,
making jewellery or for oneself; usually with a broad range of abilities. Can
make anything seen in standard jewellery stores. As an independent worker,
he may market work through own store or through galleries & jewellery stores.

Computer Operator This is an upcoming field. A computer professional
can move into this field & help in designing the jewels on the computer
& see how they look before the manufacturing starts. Finally,before selecting
this as your profession you should remember that if you don't have the
inherent ability or the flair for designing in you, no amount of education can
turn you into a skilled designer. Also, a lot of hard work is involved & one
should remain in touch with the latest fashions & trends, to satisfy the
modern customers.

Today precious jewellery though a craze has now got competition with the Imitation, fashion jewellery intricately designed and created to wear on all occasions without fear.

A Nursing Career in the States

A Nursing program is a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills and broaden your personal horizons. With access to thousands of hospitals across the USA, no one is more qualified to nurse you through your travels to the USA, truly hassle free. To practice nursing in the USA you need to have a full unrestricted license. Prepare for the CGFNS & NCLEX-RN Exams.

Nurses must pass the CGFNS & NCLEX exams in order to receive a US-RN license. You may be required to take an English proficiency exam TOEFL /IELTS.

Nursing organizations regularly organize a group of nurses from around the world to travel to the USA, its territories or Hong Kong, to take the NCLEX exam. The trip usually lasts 4 days, with the airfare and accommodation paid for by the Organizations. Green Card and Visa Screening are provided by Nursing organisations.
Once you have successfully completed the NCLEX exam and have a US-RN license, the Nursing Company will initiate the sponsorship of your US Permanent Residency Visa (Green Card) to include Visa Screen certification. Placement at a US Healthcare Facility. Many factors are considered when arranging your placement. These include your clinical skills and experience, job vacancies available at the time of your travel and your own location preference. Preparing for a New Life in the USA
Nursing organizations offer you assistance in adapting to the cultural and clinical differences you should expect to experience as you make the transition from your home country to the USA.

On Arrival You will be supported by the organizations upon arrival as you settle into your new life. During this time, assistance will be provided in helping you and your family with essential tasks such as opening bank accounts, obtaining a driver’s license or purchasing a new car.
Full education program and support
Free travel to sit NCLEX
Free travel to take up your contract
Full meet and greet and assistance on arrival
Full support through hospital orientation
Ongoing support during contract
Varied lengths of assignments
Excellent salaries and bonuses P
Permanent residency for you and your family (Green Card)
Paid annual leave
Bonus completion of contract

Requirements.

A Registered Nurse
Currently working in an acute hospital environment
3 year RN training program (minimum)
1 year post graduate experience (minimum)
Both theory and clinical rotations during your Nursing training in
Surgical - Paediatrics – Psychiatry – Medical - Obstetrics

One such company is O-Grady Peyton - USA

Prospects & News in the Film industry

Film is probably the broadest and most varied creative opportunity in mass media. Films, a blend of creativity and technicality are an important media, not only for entertainment and information, but also for communication. Films, the most international medium, has developed into a universal art form that transcends cultural differences. Film making include feature films, documentaries, newsreels, Promotional films, TV commercials, music Videos.

The craft of filmmaking is a teamwork which needs close coordination of various skilled individuals. It involves acting, directing, producing, script writing, cinematography, sound recording, visual mixing, editing and so on. A film maker like the captain of a ship has to look at all these aspects of film making. He has to start at the very bottom and work his way up. i.e. beginning with raising capital for the film to its distribution, screening as well as all the stages of its crafting.

The field of film making which is highly competitive is one that has a lot of scope for employment opportunities especially, India which releases a large number of films every year. If one has artistic and technical skills and at the same time ability to express ideas, this is the right field for you. Even for acting and directing, which are basically creative fields that require inherent talent, training helps to hone the skills. In areas like cinematography, sound engineering and editing, professional training is essential. There are several universities institutions that offer training in these areas.

Eligibility and Course Area: For technical courses basic eligibility is 10+2in India. For other courses it is graduation.

Job Prospects and Career options : Candidates can find employment with Film Studios, Production Companies, Advertising Agencies, Government Department, which make films or start their own venture as producer, director, editors, cameramen, soundmen, lighting crews, assistants and so on.