Hospitality Management

One of the best Global opportunities for Hospitality Management can be found in Singapore. A recent survey has shown that Singapore Universities provide access to rapid growth potential and enormous opportunities available in Asia today. Small classes, lively discussions, shared views and experiences have proved to be useful for the course. The Management in Hospitality program has offered a great many networking opportunities. You may be surprised to learn that Singapore attracts more than 10 million visitors a year and aims to reverse the entire tourism industry over the next 10 years through various iconic events such as Singapore Flyer and the Formula one Grand Prix. These are expected to create additional jobs in the tourism and hospitality industry. Some of the prestigeous Universities are Cornell Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management. The Singapore International Hotel & Tourim College at Sunrice Culinary Institute & Tourism Management. A wide range of courses include Masters, Bachelors, Diplomas & Certificate levels.

The Study work concept, the geographical proximity and cultural similarities gives an added advantage for prospective students.

A career in Customer Services

There should be a *loving* relationship between you and your clientele. After all, they sustain your enterprise. You give them products they need. If you feel anything short of love for your customers, then look at them in a different light. Think of them as the lifeblood of your business, and focus on how essential they are. Your customers should be people you enjoy seeing and doing business with. They should not be an annoyance to you. Remember to place yourself in the position of the customer and everything will work out.

Your customers should be deserving of this love, respect and care that you will offer them. This will best be accomplished if your business plan includes a way to effectively choose your target audience. You need to figure out who is in need of your product and who has the resources to purchase it. Do not forget to target people who have a lot in common with you. This is a good start to establishing a healthy, trusting relationship between you and your customers.

A good way to meet your customers needs and establish a respectful relationship is to help them with issues that do not revolve around your store or business. Fix and help them with products that they purchased somewhere else. Offer recommendations on other non-competing businesses around town. Help them with personal troubles by listening to their frustrations about their families. Often it is not even necessary to provide them with solutions; they might just want somebody to listen to them.


All of this helps you establish a healthy, trusting, and loving relationship with your client base. By listening to their needs and giving them what they want, you will impress them enough that they will return again and again. The end result? You have a successful, profitable business, and a healthy and happy community of customers and friends!

ASTROLOGY FOR BUSINESS / PROFESSIONS (CAREER)

It is indicated in your horoscope (of course the horoscope has to be correct), as to what business/profession, you should adopt or that you should go in for service, of course, in which type of career. So, it is necessary to consult a good astrologer to decide about starting any profession/business, so that you do not have to suffer losses, in selecting the right profession/business for you, and as such not waste your, time, and energy as also money.



The Astrology is an extremely powerful Science. Astrology is the science delving into the human and mundane destiny. It is as old as perhaps the human race itself and the Saints and the Astrologers of all ages have brought it to the level of a modern Science by their power of observation and imagination.

Astrology is no more an occult science of the Mystical East in the hands of religious Mystics, but is a modern science, based on scientific facts and research.

Every movement of star gives out a vibration and every star has its own individual movement. All the vibrations of the stars getting together at different moments, make effects on human beings and other material beings. It is a much debated question, whether the stars have any influence at all, on human beings. While we do not wish to concern ourselves with this controversy here, we may be allowed to express our view that judging from the recorded facts and our experience, we come to the conclusion that the heavenly bodies do exert their influence on the human beings, as also other material things in this world.

It is the business of Astrologers to guide the human beings with their observations. Ancient Astrologers have laid down certain astrological principles, by their constant observations and deductions, over the study of countless horoscopes. Character, Professions, Fame, Education, family life, health and in fact every phase of human life is interpreted more often than not, with surprising accuracy by experienced Astrologers.

Study of astrology is not a wading through a pool of cheap astrological contributions in weekly or monthly lay newspapers and magazines, but consists of deep and laborious delving into an ocean of ancient and modern literature on the subject, and study of thousands of horoscopes.

Fashion As A Career

Fashion Design: This is a wide term used for stitching and designing clothes. One must have an artistic flair, a sense of colours and creativity. The Graduate Design Courses offered by NIFT are three years long, but some institutes also have a one-year course. Apart from the theory of design, the work of internaitonal designers is taught, along with textiles and costumes. At the end of the course, students have the opportunity to organise a fashion show and hold an exhibition of their work. At the NIFT, Knitwear and Leather Design and Technology are separate two-year courses.

Apparel Marketing and Merchandising: Perhaps the most important aspect of fashion is marketing and merchandising, since it converts the fashion business into an economically viable and profitable proposition. The programme provides trained professionals in the field of international marketing, retail management, export merchandising and export operations. This is a two-year course in Garment Manufacturing Technology and another in Apparel Marketing


Once you have decided which course you want to join, select an institute where you want to do it from. Some addresses are given below. While many institutes admit students only on the basis of an interview, you have to prepare for a written test to get into NIFT. The eligibility for most courses is Class 12 but for Garment Manufacturing Technology and Apparel Marketing, it is graduation with minimum 50% marks.

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.