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Monday, 11 November 2013

Career in Fashion Designing

A Fashion Designer is a person who sketches, designs and supplies garments, clothing footwear and accessories. He/she creatively visualizes and tries out garment combinations of line, proportion, color and texture.

Fashion Designer’s Motto:

Research Trends
Be Imaginative
Design Creatively

A Day in a Fashion Designer’s Life:

Sketch designs for garments and accessories
Examine garments and modify designs to achieve desired effects
Attend fashion shows and review magazines for latest trends
Work with sales executives and clients to discuss design ideas
Estimate cost of production for garments and other products
Maintain relationship with suppliers and manufacturers
Basic tailoring abilities like cutting, sewing and draping
Working and experiment ing with different shades, tones and colors
Research and keep up-to-date with latest trends and tastes
Identify target markets according to age, gender, economic status

Skills Required:

Good hand at sketching
Creative, original and innovative ideas
Good communication skills
Strong designing talent and business acumen
Proper understanding of market/customer lifestyle
Detail oriented and thorough in completing tasks
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Strong visual imagination and photographic 3D memory
Possess manual dexterity, visual imagination and eye for detail
Working with strict deadlines and under pressure situations

Job Avenues:

Fashion Show Organizers
Retail Chain Outlets
Wholesale Garment Businesses
Handloom Manufacturers
Export Houses
Garment Store Chains
Boutiques
Leather Products Companies
Fashion Consultants
Own Independent Practice

Specializations:

Marketing
Merchandising
Accessories
Jewelry
Footwear
Bridal Outfit
Men’s Clothing
Handbags and Luggage
Haute Couture
Bespoke

Other Related Careers:

Fashion Merchandiser & Coordinator
Fashion Stylist
Cosmetologist & Hair-Stylist
Accessory & Footwear Designer
Visual Merchandiser
Textile Designer
Illustrator
Costume Designer
Fashion Journalist

Career Path:

Entrance Exams:

NIFT: National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam
NID: National Institute for Design Entrance Examination
SOFT: The School of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam
PAF: Pearl Academy of Fashion Entrance Exam

Courses in Fashion Design

Diploma in Fashion Merchandising
Diploma in Fashion & Boutique Management
Diploma in Fashion & Media Make-up
Diploma in Fashion Technology
Diploma in Textile Design
Diploma in Costume & Fashion Designing
Diploma in Fashion Business Management
B.Des (Fashion Design)
B.Des (Accessory Design)
B.Des (Knitwear Design)
B.Des (Leather Design)
B.Des (Textile Design)
B.A (Apparel Design & Merchandising)
B.A (Fashion Communication)
B.Sc (Fashion Merchandising & Retail)
B.FTech (Fashion Technology)
GDP (Fashion Design)
PGDP (Textile Design)
PGDP (Fashion Merchandising)
PGDP (Fashion & Retail Mgmt)
PGDP (Fashion Designing)
PGDP (Garment Manufacturing)
PGDP (Fashion Entrepreneurship)
M.Des (Fashion Design)
M.F.M (Fashion Management)
M.FTech (Fashion Technology)
M.A (Production Management)
M.A (Fashion Retail Management)
M.Sc (Fashion Merchandising)
M.Sc (Visual Merchandising)
M.FTech (Apparel Production)

Salary Expectation:

Remuneration depends on skills and personal ability
Apprentice can earn around Rs. 3000 to Rs. 5000 per month
Junior designer can earn Rs. 8000 to Rs. 10000 per month
Senior designer can earn Rs. 10000 to Rs.50000 per month

Best Regards,

Farzad Minoo Damania

Career Counsellor & Corporate Trainer

Career Nurturer

Email: farzad.damania@gmail.com

Mob: 9833971773

Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Red Hat Certifications for IT System Administrators and Developers

If you are looking at job roles in Linux Administration, Virtualization or Application Development, then Red Hat certifications can be a good starting point. Red Hat offers certifications in system administration and application development.

Red Hat Certifications for System Administrators / Engineers / Architects

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Security Network Services
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Deployment and Systems Management
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Directory Services and Authentication
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in SELi nux Policy Administration
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Clustering and Storage Management
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Performance Tuning
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Server Hardening
Red Hat Certified JBoss Administrator (RHCJA)
Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS)
Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS)
Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

Red Hat Certifications for Enterprise Developers / Application Administrators

Red Hat Certified JBoss Developer(RHCJD)
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Persistence
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Seam
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in ESB
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Camel Development
Red Hat Certified JBoss Administrator (RHCJA)

Red Hat Certifications for Cloud and Virtualization Administrators

Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (RHCVA)
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Hybrid Cloud Storage
Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Infrastructure-as-a-Service

For more information, refer to redhat.com

Best Regards,

Farzad Minoo Damania

Career Counsellor & Corporate Trainer

Career Nurturer

Email: farzad.damania@gmail.com

Mob: 9833971773

Monday, 21 October 2013

Career Guidance Question and Answer - October 2013 [Career Nurturer in Bandra Buzz]

Hi Friends,

Career Nurturer answers career queries of students/parents in Bandra Buzz Newspaper – October 2013 issue, on Career Guidance Question & Answer Section.

Article Title: Career Guidance (Q&A) - October 2013

Article Date: October 2013

Article in: Bandra Buzz Newspaper

Article Author: Farzad Minoo Damania

Career Guidance and Counselling - Farzad Minoo Damania - Career Nurturer

You can read the entire transcript of the article below:

I will be completing my B.E. in Electronics Engineering next year. I am interested in Information Security and Hacking. Can I pursue it after my graduation as I am not from IT domain? – Ms. Ragini Tandon

You can pursue a career in IT Security after your B.E. in Electronics. You may look at M.Tech. or M.E. in Information Technology. Also, there are certification courses such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) which you can pursue along with your Masters degree.

I have completed my B.Sc. Chemistry. But I have realized that I am more interested in understanding human behavior and emotions, and would like to go for Psychology. However, University of Mumbai does not allow me to do M.A. Psychology since I have not done B.A. Psychology. Please help me. – Ms. Delfi Fernandes

You may consider M.A. in Applied Psychology from Annamalai University or Bharathiar University or M.A. in Psychology from IGNOU in Distance Learning mode. You may also pursue diploma or certificate courses in psychological counseling in part time mode along with the M.A. course for practical knowledge.

I have completed M.Com. Now, I want to do MBA in Finance from USA. Please suggest some good universities. – Mr. Savio D’Souza

You may check the list of top universities using the following links: www.gradschools.com, www.petersons.com, www.topuniversities.com. Also, check if the university you are applying to requires an entrance exam and work experience.

I had secured 91% in SSC. Since I got good percentage, my parents forcefully made me join 11^th Science. But I do not like Science, and I am more interested in Arts. But my parents say there is no scope for guys in Arts. Please guide me – Mr. Arvind Shetty

This is a totally wrong mindset we follow in India that science is the best and art is for those who are weak in studies. Parents need to understand that no career stream is good or bad. Arts field has many options to pursue after your 12^th. You may consider designing, psychology, history, anthropology, law, sociology, social work, political sciences, languages, performing arts, creative writing, and fine arts.

Farzad Minoo Damania, Career Counsellor and Founder, Career Nurturer answers queries of students and parents on wide range of career and education topics. For all your career queries, reach out to us on farzad.damania@gmail.com or Call 9833971773.

Visit our website www.careernurturer.com

Your feedback is highly appreciated.

Best Regards,

Farzad Minoo Damania

Career Counsellor & Corporate Trainer

Career Nurturer

Email: farzad.damania@gmail.com

Mob: 9833971773

Saturday, 12 October 2013

Study Skills - Improving Concentration [Article by Farzad Minoo Damania, Career Counsellor in Mumbai]

Hi Friends,

Check out my article publication in Parsi Times Newspaper dated 12^th October 2013, on Study Skills – Improving Concentration

Article Title: Study Skills – Improving Concentration

Article Date: 12^th October, 2013

Article on: Parsi Times Newspaper

Article Author: Farzad Minoo Damania

Tips on improving concentration by career counsellor mumbai

Tips for Improving Concentration for students - by Farzad Minoo Damania, Career Counsellor, Career Nurturer

You can read the entire transcript of the article below:

Many parents complain that their child does not concentrate while studying. This is a common problem that students face during their academic career. Staying focused while studying can be a challenge for students.

But you can definitely take control, make some changes in your environment and behavior; and thus develop good concentration ability by following these pointers:

Find proper study environment: Select an appropriate environment for studies – i.e. a quiet area (preferably a private room) which is free from distractions. Get a dedicated space, table, chair and lighting. Some people like music in the background, that is okay; but don’t make it into a distraction. Do not study by lying down on a bed or an overly comfortable chair. Sit up straight to facilitate concentration rather than sprawled out in a similar-to-sleep position.

Identify best time for studying: Find out what works for you – Early morning study or night study sessions. Choose a time when you're at the height of your brain power and the least tired. Plan your schedule accordingly and implement it.

Take necessary breaks: When you are studying, it is advisable to take regular short breaks. For example, some students find it better to study for an hour and then relax for 10 minutes. This helps you concentrate for longer duration of time. But remember; do not let a short break get out of hand.

Keep distractions away: Keep away from cell phones, watching TV, peeping outside the window while studying. No internet browsing or chatting on WhatsApp or Facebook while studies.

Use the Five More Rule: While studying or reading, if you are tempted to give up; then use the Five More Rule; i.e. you need to push yourself past the point of frustration. So when you are about to give up, push yourself to read Five more pages, solve Five more mathematics problems, study for Five more minutes. This will help in improving mental stamina and increase your concentration and attention span.

Develop Positive Attitude: Always have deterministic and positive attitude towards your studies. Do not let your own acts or thoughts get in the way of your concentration. Have determination to finish what you have started. Also do not compare your style of studies with your friends or peers as it can result in creating a low self esteem.

Start studies well in advance: Instead of cramming everything into your head the night before the exam, start your studies well ahead in time so that you don’t get frustrated or overwhelmed.

Avoid multitasking: Many experts consider multitasking as a skill, but as a student if you are having trouble focusing on a topic, multitasking will only aggravate your problem. So instead of overwhelming and stressing yourself, focus on one topic or subject at a time. This will increase your efficiency and productivity.

Prioritize your tasks: This is a very important activity that most students ignore. If you plan and prioritize your tasks and make a to-do-list of most important and difficult topics listed first, then it will help you focus on your studies.

Make studying an active process: It would be good idea to intersperse different types of study methods in one session, i.e. reading, writing, note taking, memorizing etc.

For all your career queries, reach out to me on farzad.damania@gmail.com or 9833971773.

Your feedback is highly appreciated.

Best Regards,

Farzad Minoo Damania

Career Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Corporate Trainer

Founder - Career Nurturer

Email: farzad.damania@gmail.com

Mob: 9833971773

Wednesday, 9 October 2013

GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) is a computer adaptive test that is part of the admission criteria for most graduate programs in business and management institutes.

The GMAT exam consists of four main sections:

Analytical Writing Assessment: analysis of an argument
Integrated Reasoning: multi source reasoning, graphics interpretations, two-part analysis, table analysis
Quantitative: data sufficiency, problem solving
Verbal: reading comprehension, critical reasoning, sentence correction

Section	Number of Questions	Time
Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)	1 Topic	30 Minutes
Integrated Reasoning (IR)	12 Questions	30 Minutes
Quantitative	37 Questions	75 Minutes
Verbal	41 Questions	75 Minutes
Total Exam Time		3 hours, 30 Minutes

Scoring

The total score for GMAT ranges from 200 to 800 and is based on performance on the quantitative and verbal sections together.
Performance on the AWA and IR sections do not count toward the total score, and are scored separately.
The scores are valid for 5 years.
Register for GMAT exam on mba.com

Best Regards,

Farzad Minoo Damania

Career Counsellor & Corporate Trainer

Founder - Career Nurturer