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Top 10 Fashion Design Colleges in India

Neha goyal | Wednesday, April 05, 2017 5:10 PM — 4/5/2017 5:10:00 PM

1. National Institute of Design
Establishment year: 1961
Location: Ahmedabad
Website: http://www.nid.edu/
Phone: 079 2662 9500

Offered Courses:
1. Graduate Degree Programme in Design (B. Des.): Animation Film Design, Apparel Design, Ceramic and Glass Design, Design for Retail Experience, Digital Game Design, Film and Video Communication, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Information Design, Interaction Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design, New Media Design, Photography Design, Product Design, Strategic Design Management, Textile Design, Toy and Game Design, Transportation and Automobile Design, Universal Design.
2. Master of Design (M. Des) Product Design, Furniture and Interior Design, Ceramic and Glass Design, Animation Film Design, Film and Video Communication, Graphic Design, Exhibition Design, Textile and Apparel Design.

2.National Institute of Fashion Technology
Establishment year: 1986
Location: Delhi
Website: http://nift.ac.in/
Phone: 011 2654 2000

Offered Courses:
1: B. Des, B. F tech. Fashion Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Apparel Production
2. M.Des (Master of Design), M.F Tech (Management of Fashion Technology), M.F.M (Master of Fashion Management)

3. Arch Academy of Design:
Establishment Year: 2000
Location: Jaipur, Delhi
Website: http://www.archedu.org/
Phone: +91-141-4060500 / 02 / 03

Offered Courses:
1.UG programs: Fashion Design, Fashion Design & Business, Interior Design
Interior Design & Business
Jewellery Design & Business
Graphic Design & Communication
Craft Product Design & Business
Lifestyle Accessories Design
Visual Arts (BVA Applied Arts)

2.PG programs: Fashion Design & Entrepreneurship, Interior Design & Entrepreneurship, Jewellery Design & Entrepreneurship, Lifestyle Accessories Design, Graphic Communication
Garment Production & Export Management (GPEM)

4. Industrial Design Centre
Establishment year: 1969
Location: Mumbai
Website: http://www.idc.iitb.ac.in/
Phone: 022 2576 7801

Offered Courses:
1. Bachelor of Design degree program
2 Master of Design as well as a Ph.D program in Design: Industrial Design, Visual Communication, Animation, Interaction Design and Mobility & Vehicle Design.

5. MAEER’S MIT Institute of Design
Establishment year: 2006
Location: Pune
Website: http://www.mitid.edu.in/
Phone: 020 3069 3600

Offered Courses:
1. UG programs: Fashion & Textile Design , Fashion Design & Business , Fashion Design , Interior & Spatial Design , Interior Design & Business ,Graphic & Interaction Design ,Graphic Design (Applied Arts), Product Design ,Jewellery Design & Business
2. PG programs: Fashion Design & Entrepreneurship , Creative Styling, Interior Design & Entrepreneurship, Design Communication , Jewellery Design & Entrepreneurship, Product Merchandising

6. Srishti School of Art Design and Technology
Establishment Year:1996
Location: Bangalore
Website: http://srishti.ac.in/
Phone:080 4044 6964

Offered Courses:
1. Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.): Creative Coding, Design and Build- STEM Learning
2. Bachelor of Design, B.Des.: Business Services and System Design, Creative Education, Human Centred Design, Industrial Arts and Design Practices, Information Arts and Information Design Practices, Public Space Design, Visual Communication and Strategic Branding
3.Bachelor of Creative Arts, B.Cr.A.: Contemporary Art Practice, Creative Writing, Digital Media Arts, Experimental Media Arts, Film, Film from Srishti Films
4. Postgraduate Diploma, PGDP: Bridge, Finish, Apprenticeship
5. Master of Design, M.Des.: Design-led Innovation, Earth Education and Communication, Heritage Design, Planning and Management, Human Centered Design, Industrial Arts and Design Practices, Information Arts and Information Design Practices, Public Space Design, Strategic Design and Brand Leadership
6. Master of Creative Arts, M.Cr.A.: Contemporary Art Practice, Creative Documentary, Digital Media Arts, Experimental Media Art Practices
7. Master of Planning, M.Plan.: Urban Design, Sustainability and Conservation
8. Master of Arts, M.A.: Aesthetics and Visual Cultures, Digital Humanities, Knowledge Systems and Practice, Land and Livelihood Studies, Public History and Heritage Interpretation, Screen Studies
9. Master of Arts- Professional Practice, M.A.: Design in Education, Experience Design, Impact Entrepreneurship, Oral History
10. Doctoral Program, PhD: Doctoral Program in Art and Design

7. Indian School of Design and Innovation
Establishment year: 2011
Location: Mumbai
Website: http://www.isdi.in/
Phone: 077188 65341

OfferedCourses:
1. Undergraduate Diploma: Communication Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design
2 Graduate Diploma: Design + Innovation, Fashion Business Management
3. Professional Programs: 3D Visual Effects Diploma, Compositing for Films and Television Essentials, Fashion Design Essentials, Game Development Essentials, Graphic Design Essentials.
4. Short Programs: Pre-College Academy, Fashion Styling,
5. Short Programs: Fashion Styling,
6. Short Programs: Essentials of 3D Animation & Post Production

8. Sir J J Institute of Applied Art
Establishment year: 1910
Location: Mumbai
website: http://www.sirjjschoolofart.in/
Phone: 022 2262 1652

Offered Courses:
1. Degree Course of Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Arts)
2. Post Graduate Course in Master of Fine Arts: Illustration, Typography, Photography, Computer Graphic, Exhibition – Design, Display and Stage Craft
3. Apprentice Training Course: Photography, Interior Decoration

9. Pearl Academy:
Establishment year: 1993
Location: Jaipur, Noida, Mumbai, Delhi
Website: https://www.pearlacademy.com/
Phone: 075064 12262

Offered Courses:
1 Undergraduate Courses: Fashion Design, Fashion Styling & Image Design, Fashion Media Communication, Communication Design, Interior Architecture and Design, Product Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design, Fashion and Lifestyle Business Management, Global Luxury Brands Management.
2. Post Undergraduate Courses: Fashion Design, Fashion Styling & Image Design, Fashion Communication, Communication Design, Interior Design & Styling, Product Design, Fashion Business –Marketing & Merchandising, Luxury Brands.
3. Diploma (Morning Session): Fashion Media Makeup, Fashion Women’s Wear, Styling for Interiors, Professional Photography
4. Diploma (Evening Session) : Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Advertising, Styling and Grooming, Interior Decoration
5. MA Degree :Fashion Marketing
6. MA Design : Fashion and Textiles
7. Professional Diploma : PR and Events

10. Unitedworld Institute of Design
Establishment year: 2012.
Location: Ahmedabad
Website: http://www.uid.edu.in/
Phone: 90999 15425

OfferedCourses:
1. Undergraduate: Fashion design, product design, lifestyle and accessory design, visual communication and interior design.
2. Post graduate :product design, visual communication, furniture and interior design and apparel and textile design. It offers students full-time two-year courses

Design Entrance Exams in India

Neha goyal | Thursday, March 30, 2017 3:25 PM — 3/30/2017 3:25:57 PM

Designing courses have become a popular choice among students. It offers plenty of opportunities for talented hardworking and enthusiastic people.

Obtaining a degree from a top College will allow invaluable academic, professional and personal growth, and open up an infinite number of career opportunities after graduation

But what must one do to get into the best institution of fashion design?

It is very important to know about several entrance exams broaden their chances of admission in top colleges.

Listed below are the top 10 design courses entrance exams in India which every student should keep a track to get admission in the top institute:

1. AIEED Entrance Exam:

AIEED is a national level entrance exam conducted by ARCH Academy of Design, to offer admission for Undergraduate (4 year) and postgraduate (2 year) programs in designing, with different specialization.

Website: http://www.archedu.org/

Application fee: Rs. 3,000

2. NIFT Entrance Exam:

The NIFT is a national level entrance examination which is conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai.This entrance exam offers admission in different UG and PG professional programs in fashion technology & design field.

Website: http://nift.ac.in/

Application fee:

General Rs 1500

SC/ST/PHP Rs 750

3. CEED Entrance Exam:

CEED entrance exam is conducted by Industrial Design center, IIT Bombay which offers admissions in postgraduate and Ph.D. programs in Design in various IITs and IISc, Bangalore.

Website: http://www.idc.iitb.ac.in/

Application fee:

Men (general and obc) : Rs. 2,000

Men(SC/ST/PD): Rs.1,000

All women candidates: Rs. 1,000

4. NID Entrance Exam

The National Entrance Examination for Design (NID NEED) is conducted by the National Institute of Design. This exam offers a career in different design.

Website: http://www.nid.edu/

Application fee:

Category	Course
Category	BDes & GDPD	MDes (1 Discipline)	MDes (2 Disciplines)
General	2000	2000	4000
OBC-NCL	2000	2000	4000
SC	1000	1000	2000
ST	1000	1000	2000
OPEN-PwD	1000	1000	2000
OBC-NCL-PwD	1000	1000	2000
SC-PwD	1000	1000	2000
ST-PwD	1000	1000	2000
Overseas	2000 (Only BDes)	2000	4000

5. PAF Entrance Exam

In order to get admission in any programs offered by Pearl Academy design college, aspirants need to appear for Pearl Academy Entrance Exam (which is also commonly called – PAF Entrance Exam) followed by a Personal Interview round.

Website: https://www.pearlacademy.com/

Application fee: Rs.1,000 only

6. UCEED Entrance Exam

Bombay conducts UCEED – Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design. It is the most popular entrance examination to provide admission in designing courses at reputed institutes/colleges.

Website: http://www.idc.iitb.ac.in/

Application fee:

Male (General / OBC ) : Rs 2000/-

Female (General / OBC ): Rs. 1000/-

Third gender (General /OBC):Rs. 2000/-

Male (ST / SC) : Rs.1000/-

Female (ST/ SC) : Rs. 1000/-

Third gender(ST/SC) : Rs. 1000/

7. SEAT Entrance Exam :

The Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test (SEAT), both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, assesses the candidate’s abilities in one or more of the categories described below.

Website: http://www.srishti.ac.in/

Aplication fee: Rs. 2,500

8. SOFT Entrance Exam:

SOFT Common Entrance Test is conducted by School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) for admissions to various UG and PG design programs in affiliation with S.N.D.T. The Entrance Examination will consist of Online Test + Studio Test / Group Discussions + Personal Interview.

Website: http://soft.ac.in/

Aplication fee: Rs 2,800

Why there should be sports education in a school?

Naresh | Saturday, February 18, 2017 11:42 AM — 2/18/2017 11:42:12 AM

Academic learning and sports education are actually the two sides of the same coin. They complement each other in every sphere of a child’s life. In any country, if sports education is considered as an integral part of the curriculum along with the theory classes, there is a great possibility of personality development in the student. Not only that, sports education is indirectly the practical performance all the theory subjects a student learn inside their classrooms. The basics Physics, Maths, Geography and all are applied in every level of a sports activity. So, let’s have a look at some the key benefits of having sports education incorporated curriculum.

1. Sports education is essential in a school curriculum as it helps the students keep up their physical strength. It teaches them the basic lessons of life such as obedience, order, the strength of mind to win, determination, etc. For any child, the influence of analysis, intellectual growth, occupational specialisation etc. are received from the academic or theoretical education. Because of this very reason, sports education in conjunction with the academics results in the overall progress of the students.

2. As people say – ‘a strong mind resides in a strong body’. for any person to stay strong and steady an active and energetic physique is necessary. So, specifically in the case of young ones, being physically active is a must. Concentration and mental development are the bliss of an active person who is highly involved in any of the sports items.

3. Obedience and respect for others is a trait of a good sportsman. Until and unless you respect your team members, you can never be a good leader and portray team spirit. Sports education trains a child in such a way that the child learns to rise again from their falls. It teaches them to be modest even when they are on the peak of a triumph.

4. Educational institutions have to play a very crucial role here by providing world-class facilities to their students to encourage the sports person in them. Fortunately, most of the schools in Hyderabad took this concern seriously and worked towards it with positive outcomes. 5. Most importantly, in a country like India, sports is even considered as a means of livelihood. In the recent times, parents have started considering sports even as a career option for their children considering the potential in it.

The Time Management Skills

srcoe | Thursday, December 15, 2016 12:19 PM — 12/15/2016 12:19:22 PM

A career is well begun with an engineering degree. It is a degree that develops various skills and also enhances one’s thinking capabilities. But time management is an important factor to be maintained while pursuing or to complete the degree in a graceful way. ” Time management is Life Management” – Robin Sharma It is recorded that engineering students are likely to face more stress and frustration which gradually results in bad health issues and further complications. Engineering students face stress during submissions, exam or last minute project work due to the improper time management methods. Also some of the engineering students tend to go for some kind of part time job or workshops. To maintain a right balance between all these tasks is very essential. Time management enables one to follow the schedule in a proper way in order to complete it well on time. It also frees stress and makes one’s mind positive and healthy. One can arrange the tasks according to its priorities and be on track before submissions or exam period. Proper time management not only makes room for academics but also extracurricular activities . ” All time management begins with planning”. – Tom Greening. A few Time Management tips : •Make a check list A check list of all the things to do is a must for improving one’s time management. It is only then a clear picture of all the tasks to be done will bring an idea of how much time each task will take. •Organize a schedule Organizing a schedule such as pinning up a time table or a reminder in cell phones will enable one to keep a track of all the priority tasks to be done and also will keep one alert or updated. •Keep yourself away from any kind of distraction To chose the right place to study is very essential. A research should be made about all the places that can reward utmost peace, comfort and concentration. •Prioritize the important tasks in the schedule ” The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule but to schedule your priorities” – Stephen Covey •Take a break Break is very necessary between study hours. Going for a small walk or breathing in fresh air eases one’s stress. •Exercise Exercising not only rewards healthy body but also healthy mind. Time management defines life. A proper schedule with all priorities will enable one to excel in all sectors of life and will also enhance one’s career and opportunities. A college is responsible in molding an individual’s career. Students are giving proper guidance in the top and best engineering college sand it is the best ever privilege that one can ever get.

The Latest Trends in Technology

sbpatil college | Thursday, December 15, 2016 11:37 AM — 12/15/2016 11:37:27 AM

The evolving technologies have rapidly changed the world in all sectors of education as well as economy. It has overall changed the global platform. Technology helps one to stay connected irrespective of the place and distance. It also plays a vital role in one’s life and hence becomes impossible to survive without them. Due to the faster means and use of technology all over the world, a day without them results into severe loss and complications. Use of technology has become a routine task for the person which has also impacted the lives of people. It has been universally reported that more than 30 billion devices are connected to the internet in 2016.

Technology is a central part to learning in college classrooms too. Today’s students have grown up with all this technology, so colleges like junior college must change with the times and adapt to the way students learn best. As technology is a central part of our everyday lives now, so of course it should be a key aspect to education in order to prepare students for the real world and their future careers where they will most likely be using mobile devices. Technology in the classroom of these colleges is changing. Lectures in these top junior colleges can be customized to fit each student’s progress and learning style. Through the different learning tools educators can provide opportunities for students to be able to work and excel at their own level and pace Nowadays, best collegesshows us the impact of positive in and it is playing a vital role in learning new things.

1.Artificial Intelligence: Artificial intelligence proves to be of great importance from kindergarten to graduate school through the application of greater levels of individualized learning.

2.Virtual Reality: “Virtual Reality” is a new way where students are taking their lectures from. Education is one such sector that chose “virtual reality” for learning purposes. The advantage of such an implementation is that it enables the students to interact with each other as well as within a limited dimensional environment.

3.The (M-Learning): Learning that is carried through mobile phones are increasing at a rapid scale. The trend is changing from computers to phones. People use phones for internet purposes than computer. Traffic of mobile phones have increased and hence is also encouraged in educational sectors as there are many learning apps available.

4.Tablet and Laptops: Institutions and schools are changing their teaching trends or methods by embracing technology tools such as laptops, tablets etc. rather than books. Using blackboard for teaching is an old method that is no more implemented.

5.Social Media at Institutions: Social media is transforming educational sectors as students are using social media platforms to connect with friends or peers for all social gatherings.

6.Learning through Smart Board: Smart board training facilities enables students to learn in an interesting way and excel in their career.

7.Cloud Based Technology in Education: When students are unable to attend classes cloud-based classrooms can be ideal. These can include basic text lessons, or can be as advanced as to include video lessons or even live chat sessions with the teacher via instant messenger or video messaging programs like Skype.

8.MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course):. MOOCs can be considered as a term or word related to the sociability of open and online education. It has changed the face of education

9.Use of Videos in Education: Videos is the best medium that is used in the recent years to enhance teaching skills. Around 46% of the teachers implement this strategy for better career.

Tips for Resume Writing

Admin | Tuesday, September 20, 2016 5:17 PM — 9/20/2016 5:17:34 PM

1. Know the purpose of your resume

Some people write a resume as if the purpose of the document was to land a job. As a result they end up with a really long and boring piece that makes them look like desperate job hunters. The objective of your resume is to land an interview, and the interview will land you the job (hopefully!).

2. Back up your qualities and strengths

Instead of creating a long (and boring) list with all your qualities (e.g., disciplined, creative, problem solver) try to connect them with real life and work experiences. In other words, you need to back these qualities and strengths up, else it will appear that you are just trying to inflate things.

3. Make sure to use the right keywords

Most companies (even smaller ones) are already using digital databases to search for candidates. This means that the HR department will run search queries based on specific keywords. Guess what, if your resume doesn’t have the keywords related to the job you are applying for, you will be out even before the game starts.

These keywords will usually be nouns. Check the job description and related job ads for a clue on what the employer might be looking for. You can read more about resume keywords on the article Tapping the Power of Keywords to Enhance Your Resume’s Effectiveness.

4. Use effective titles

Like it or not, employers will usually make a judgment about your resume in 5 seconds. Under this time frame the most important aspect will be the titles that you listed on the resume, so make sure they grab the attention. Try to be as descriptive as possible, giving the employer a good idea about the nature of your past work experiences. For example:
Bad title: Accounting Good title: Management of A/R and A/P and Record keeping

5. Read it twice

It would be difficult to emphasize the importance of proofreading your resume. One small typo and your chances of getting hired could slip. Proofreading it once is not enough, so do it twice, three times or as many as necessary. If you don’t know how to proofread effectively, here are 8 tips that you can use.

6. Use bullet points

No employer will have the time (or patience) to read long paragraphs of text. Make sure, therefore, to use bullet points and short sentences to describe your experiences, educational background and professional objectives.

7. Including goals and target

Including professional goals can help you by giving employers an idea of where you are going, and how you want to arrive there. You don't need to have a special section devoted to your professional objectives, but overall the resume must communicate it. The question of whether or not to highlight your career objectives on the resume is a polemic one among HR managers, so go with your feeling. If you decide to list them, make sure they are not generic.

8. Put the most important information first

This point is valid both to the overall order of your resume, as well as to the individual sections. Most of the times your previous work experience will be the most important part of the resume, so put it at the top. When describing your experiences or skills, list the most important ones first.

9. Attention to the typography

First of all make sure that your fonts are big enough. The smaller you should go is 11 points, but 12 is probably safer. Do not use capital letters all over the place, remember that your goal is to communicate a message as fast and as clearly as possible. Arial and Times are good choices.

10. Do not include "no kidding" information

There are many people that like to include statements like "Available for interview" or "References available upon request." If you are sending a resume to a company, it should be a given that you are available for an interview and that you will provide references if requested. Just avoid items that will make the employer think "no kidding!"

11. Explain the benefits of your skills

Merely stating that you can do something will not catch the attention of the employer. If you manage to explain how it will benefit his company, and to connect it to tangible results, then you will greatly improve your chances.

12. Avoid negativity

Do not include information that might sound negative in the eyes of the employer. This is valid both to your resume and to interviews. You don’t need to include, for instance, things that you hated about your last company.

13. Achievements instead of responsibilities

Resumes that include a long list of “responsibilities included…” are plain boring, and not efficient in selling yourself. Instead of listing responsibilities, therefore, describe your professional achievements.

14. No pictures

Sure, we know that you are good looking, but unless you are applying for a job where the physical traits are very important (e.g., modeling, acting and so on), and unless the employer specifically requested it, you should avoid attaching your picture to the resume.

15. Use numbers

This tip is a complement to the 13th one. If you are going to describe your past professional achievements, it would be a good idea to make them as solid as possible. Numbers are your friends here. Don’t merely mention that you increased the annual revenues of your division, say that you increased them by $100,000, by 78%, and so on.

16. One resume for each employer

One of the most common mistakes that people make is to create a standard resume and send it to all the job openings that they can find. Sure it will save you time, but it will also greatly decrease the chances of landing an interview (so in reality it could even represent a waste of time). Tailor your resume for each employer. The same point applies to your cover letters.

17. Identify the problems of the employer

A good starting point to tailor your resume for a specific employer is to identify what possible problems he might have at hand. Try to understand the market of the company you are applying for a job, and identify what kind of difficulties they might be going through. After that illustrate on your resume how you and your skills would help to solve those problems.

18. Avoid age discrimination

It is illegal to discriminate people because of their age, but some employers do these considerations nonetheless. Why risk the trouble? Unless specifically requested, do not include your age on your resume.

19. You don't need to list all your work experiences

If you have job experiences that you are not proud of, or that are not relevant to the current opportunity, you should just omit them. Mentioning that you used to sell hamburgers when you were 17 is probably not going to help you land that executive position.

20. Go with what you got

If you never had any real working experience, just include your summer jobs or volunteer work. If you don’t have a degree yet, mention the title and the estimated date for completion. As long as those points are relevant to the job in question, it does not matter if they are official or not.

21. Sell your fish

Remember that you are trying to sell yourself. As long as you don’t go over the edge, all the marketing efforts that you can put in your resume (in its content, design, delivery method and so on) will give you an advantage over the other candidates.

22. Don't include irrelevant information

Irrelevant information such as political affiliation, religion and sexual preference will not help you. In fact it might even hurt your chances of landing an interview. Just skip it.

23. Use Mr. and Ms. if appropriate

If you have a gender neutral name like Alex or Ryan make sure to include the Mr. or Ms. prefix, so that employers will not get confused about your gender.

24. No lies, please

Seems like a no brainer, but you would be amused to discover the amount of people that lie in their resumes. Even small lies should be avoided. Apart from being wrong, most HR departments do background checks these days, and if you are buster it might ruin your credibility for good.

25. Keep the salary in mind

The image you will create with your resume must match the salary and responsibility level that you are aiming for.

26. Analyze job ads

You will find plenty of useful information on job ads. Analyze no only the ad that you will be applying for, but also those from companies on the same segment or offering related positions. You should be able to identify what profile they are looking for and how the information should be presented.

27. Get someone else to review your resume

Even if you think you resume is looking kinky, it would be a good idea to get a second and third opinion about it. We usually become blind to our own mistakes or way of reasoning, so another people will be in a good position to evaluate the overall quality of your resume and make appropriate suggestions.

28. One or two pages

The ideal length for a resume is a polemic subject. Most employers and recruiting specialists, however, say that it should contain one or two pages at maximum. Just keep in mind that, provided all the necessary information is there, the shorter your resume, the better.

29. Use action verbs

A very common advice to job seekers is to use action verbs. But what are they? Action verbs are basically verbs that will get noticed more easily, and that will clearly communicate what your experience or achievement were. Examples include managed, coached, enforced and planned. Here you can find a complete list of action verbs divided by skill category.

30. Use a good printer

If you are going to use a paper version of your resume, make sure to use a decent printer. Laser printers usually get the job done. Plain white paper is the preferred one as well.

31. No hobbies

Unless you are 100% sure that some of your hobbies will support you candidacy, avoid mentioning them. I know you are proud of your swimming team, but share it with your friends and not with potential employers.

32. Update your resume regularly

It is a good idea to update your resume on a regular basis. Add all the new information that you think is relevant, as well as courses, training programs and other academic qualifications that you might receive along the way. This is the best way to keep track of everything and to make sure that you will not end up sending an obsolete document to the employer.

33. Mention who you worked with

If you have reported or worked with someone that is well known in your industry, it could be a good idea to mention it on the resume. The same thing applies to presidents and CEOs. If you reported to or worked directly with highly ranked executives, add it to the resume.

34. No scattered information

Your resume must have a clear focus. If would cause a negative impression if you mentioned that one year you were studying drama, and the next you were working as an accountant. Make sure that all the information you will include will work towards a unified image. Employers like decided people.

35. Make the design flow with white space

Do not jam your resume with text. Sure we said that you should make your resume as short and concise as possible, but that refers to the overall amount of information and not to how much text you can pack in a single sheet of paper. White space between the words, lines and paragraphs can improve the legibility of your resume.

36. Lists all your positions

If you have worked a long time for the same company (over 10 years) it could be a good idea to list all the different positions and roles that you had during this time separately. You probably had different responsibilities and developed different skills on each role, so the employer will like to know it.

37. No jargon or slang

It should be common sense, but believe me, it is not. Slang should never be present in a resume. As for technical jargon, do not assume that the employer will know what you are talking about. Even if you are sending your resume to a company in the same segment, the person who will read it for the first time might not have any technical expertise.

38. Careful with sample resume templates

There are many websites that offer free resume templates. While they can help you to get an idea of what you are looking for, do not just copy and paste one of the most used ones. You certainly don’t want to look just like any other candidate, do you?

39. Create an email proof formatting

It is very likely that you will end up sending your resume via email to most companies. Apart from having a Word document ready to go as an attachment, you should also have a text version of your resume that does not look disfigured in the body of the email or in online forms. Attachments might get blocked by spam filters, and many people just prefer having the resume on the body of the email itself.

40. Remove your older work experiences

If you have been working for 20 years or more, there is no need to have 2 pages of your resume listing all your work experiences, starting with the job at the local coffee shop at the age of 17! Most experts agree that the last 15 years of your career are enough.

41. No fancy design details

Do not use a colored background, fancy fonts or images on your resume. Sure, you might think that the little flowers will cheer up the document, but other people might just throw it away at the sight.

42. No pronouns

You resume should not contain the pronouns “I” or “me.” That is how we normally structure sentences, but since your resume is a document about your person, using these pronouns is actually redundant.

43. Don't forget the basics

The first thing on your resume should be your name. It should be bold and with a larger font than the rest of the text. Make sure that your contact details are clearly listed. Secondly, both the name and contact details should be included on all the pages of the resume (if you have more than one).

44. Consider getting professional help

If you are having a hard time to create your resume, or if you are receiving no response whatsoever from companies, you could consider hiring a professional resume writing service. There are both local and online options are available, and usually the investment will be worth the money.

Saving money on college textbooks

Admin | Monday, August 29, 2016 4:36 PM — 8/29/2016 4:36:44 PM

Textbooks are expensive and often not needed for more than a semester. A variety of options are available if you don't want to buy new textbooks each semester. Keep reading to find out how to save money on college textbooks.

College textbooks constitute a considerable expense to students. While figures vary by school, The College Board estimates an average of $1,200 annually for books and supplies for students at 4-year public universities. This amount includes electronic educational materials, course packs or other books and media that are required for courses, as well as blue books, binders and other supplies. Instead of paying full price for your books, consider some of the options listed below to save money and still get the materials you need for class.

You can buy used Books

Skip the high prices for new textbooks and look for used options. You can buy used books at your college bookstore, but it's also possible to find good deals online. You can also find older versions of your textbooks available for much less than the new books, which often come with a variety of supplementary material like workbooks, CDs, and videos. Most professors don't use any of this supplementary material for their courses, but you can check with them first if you have concerns. If you're ordering online, be sure and order in plenty of time so you'll have the books when classes start.

You can buy e-books

Textbooks can be found in electronic form, and you'll find that these versions are usually more affordable than the print option. These books are available through online sources or you can check with your college bookstore, which might be selling electronic versions. This is also an inexpensive way to read assigned fiction, poetry or biographies for your literature or other liberal arts courses. However, e-books can be difficult to navigate, making it hard to follow along in class.

Rent Textbooks

You can rent textbooks from your college bookstore or you can find several sources online that rent out textbooks. This can be a cheaper option than buying a book at the beginning of the semester and selling it back after finals. Keep in mind, though, that you won't be able to highlight info in your book and you might need to return it in the original packaging.

Look For Open Source Textbooks

While not that common, you can also find open source textbooks available online. These materials operate under a license that allows them to be used for free. These materials can also be downloaded or used on your e-book or in other formats. You'll need to check with your instructors to see if the assigned textbook is available as an open source. Books that are no longer copyrighted, such as classics for your English courses, are also available for free.

Buy Books From Other Students

Buying college textbooks books from other students may be able to save you several dollars. You can find a variety of websites that allow students to sell their books directly to other students. You can also check with your friends to see if they have books you can buy or find sale postings online or on campus.

How to overcome stage fear when speaking in public

Admin | Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:16 AM — 8/24/2016 11:16:11 AM

There are two types of people in the world: those who love speaking in public and those who are scared stiff at the thought of it.

Performance anxiety and stage fright are perfectly normal phenomena that occur to many people. It is important for you to understand what stage fright is, so that you can fully overcome it.

Stage fright or performance anxiety is a persistent phobia which is aroused in an individual when required to perform in front of an audience. So how do you overcome stage fright when speaking in public?

Know Your Stuff:

Nothing will stop stage fright in it's gripping tracks like being prepared. Know your content, your speech and more importantly your audience. If you know what you are talking about then you have no reason to be nervous.

Understanding your topic will enable you to speak more naturally and hence more confidently. Also, should a technical hitch occur, this won't faze you as you are already confident on the subject.

Knowing your stuff helps, but it doesn't necessarily eradicate the problem. You need to practice as much as you can before the performance or public speaking day. Really know your content inside out and practice (preferably in front of a live audience) as much as possible to build your confidence.

Talk in front of mirror:

You need to realize that even though stage fright is "All in the mind," the fear manifests itself in physical ways. The best offence is to change your negative talk. Stop worrying about, "What if I forget the content?"

Change that into positive talk like, "What if I am great at this?" It may sound simplistic or too easy, but positive affirmation will go a long way in reducing stage fright when speaking in public.

Calm Yourself:

If you can't calm yourself down with positive talk, then maybe it is time you thought about the worst case scenario. Once you do this, you'll realize that the worst case scenario isn't really that bad. This might help calm your nerves.

Visualize the Outcome:

Call it what you will: reflection, visualization, meditation. Whatever you call it, just do it. Spend time visualizing yourself giving a perfect presentation and speaking in public – filled with humor, warmth, confidence and intelligence.

Though you might feel like everyone is out to laugh, criticize or judge you, that is not the case. Get over the feeling that the world is going to hang on your every mistake.

Focus is the main thing:

Focus on your speech, audience and what they deserve from you. This will ease the pressure that is already accumulating.

What to do when things go wrong:

Sooner or later, something will go wrong. Your projector or microphone might stop working. If you already know your content, then chances are that this won't faze you as much. If, for instance, your microphone stops working, don't stress over it, carry on with a louder voice. Chances are the technical people are already stressing and working to sort the problem out, so you getting worried over the same issue won't help.

Keep Calm, Don't Rush It:

Don't rush your presentation. Start slow and allow yourself time to get into a comfortable pace. You need time to get used to the audience and the audience also needs time to get used to you.

Focus on Getting Through the First 5 Minutes:

Imagine your entire presentation is only five minutes long. This will make it less stressful. Focus on just getting through the first five minutes and by this time you will have already calmed down and the rest is downhill.

Never Apologize for Being Nervous:

Three quarters of the time, no one will notice you are nervous. Why tell them? You may feel yourself shaking and shivering, but your audience might not be aware of it. Don’t mention it. It will make your audience nervous too and they will be too worried about your performance to get much out of your presentation.

Don't Share Your Mistakes:

You have prepared, practiced and feel good about your speech or presentation. Suddenly, on stage you realize you mixed the order of topics or you forgot an important point. But remember, you're the only one who knows about this. Your audience doesn't. So, don't make them aware of a mistake that they didn't even know existed. If you bring it up, some people might start looking for more holes, which ultimately distracts from the whole purpose of your presentation in the first place.

Arrive Early:

Obviously, if you are late, this will only heighten your anxiety. Arrive early and acclimate to your surroundings. You can even check out the stage and the auditorium as get yourself used to the environment.

Stretch:

If you are nervous, odds are your body will be stiff and your muscles tight. Fifteen minutes before speaking in public and going on stage, do a few stretches. This will loosen the tense muscles and relax your body.

Breathe:

Nervousness is always accompanied by fast, short breaths and if this is not addressed, it will throw you off balance. Minutes before you go on stage, take some slow, deep breaths, so that by the time you get to the stage your breathing is relaxed.

Double Check Everything:

Do you have a laptop or notes? Check that everything works. When you walk on stage and suddenly realize that you forgot your notes, it's too late. Of course, your nerves will take over. Know your speech or presentation so well that should this happen, you can continue without a hitch.

Don't Fight Your Stage Fright, Work With It:

You have to expect and accept the fact that you will feel anxious, especially the first few minutes of your presentation. The more you resist your anxiety, the more it will work against you. Again, focus on the presentation when speaking in public and the anxiety will slowly ease off.

How to handle stress during college

Admin | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 11:25 AM — 8/16/2016 11:25:22 AM

Stress:

Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it's an omnipresent part of life. A stressful event can trigger the “fight-or-flight” response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body.

College students face a host of stresses. University-level homework may be more challenging (and plentiful!) than anything you've ever faced before, and final exams can bring a whole new meaning to the term 'crunch time.'

The difficulties also don't typically end with academics. Romance and social lives can be as much a source of anxiety as they are of fun, and many students struggle to stay on top of the newfound freedoms of living away from home, from cooking to laundry to managing a budget.

In response to these challenges, some students fall behind on homework, stop attending class or worse - they turn to dangerous coping mechanisms like drugs or alcohol. Don't let this happen to you! Here are some ideas for managing your college life and keeping your stress levels under control.

Time:

This will probably your biggest source of stress. School work may not be your favorite thing to do, but is a must-do in order to graduate from college! For every hour of lecture per week (equivalent to one unit), you should set aside 2-3 hours to study outside of classroom. While studying, eliminate distractions so that you can stay focused. Pick a place that you are comfortable being at, whether it's in the library, a coffee shop, or the student lounge. If studying for 2-3 hours per unit is not realistic for you, try to schedule yourself with a combination of some less challenging courses with difficult ones in the same quarter/semester. This will allow you to avoid feeling overloaded. Of course, if you enjoy a particular subject, studying for it won't feel like an obligation. So, pick classes that interest you!

Juggling between your social niches and school work can be a challenge, but spending all you effort only on school work could be draining. Make use of the college environment to find a work-life balance. Being in college is the best time and setting for you to build life-long relationships, as well as expand your social and professional networks. Use social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and Tumblr. Join social groups and professional groups; attend activities and have fun at the same time. This will allow you to relax and see things in the real world. Don't forget to network for success! Manage a professional profile on LinkedIn and collect contacts. It's never too early to expand the horizon of unlimited possibilities. More importantly, learn work-life balance.

Most college students make the same mistake -- we sacrifice sleep for everything else. When our body is weak, it induces stress. leading to small mistakes, simply because we are too exhausted to make good decisions or function on a regular basis. Resting is part of life. 1/3 of our lifetime is meant to be sleeping. Don't forget to restore your energy by scheduling 6-8 hours of sleep for most nights. Take care of yourself.

You may not know how important it is to spend time for yourself just yet. There are so many distractions that you can't reject, such as the dinner party last night, the sorority gathering tonight, and the college dance that you have been longing to go to with your roommates. Yes, you have been sick and coughing for 2 weeks but you feel like it's getting better. Finals are not for another week so you can study for them after the weekend. Being young and energetic is awesome; you can use it to the max...until two days before finals. You can't cram 4 subjects worth of notes from the past 10 weeks into a tired brain, and stress can take over. It is just so easy to get carried away by all that's happening. Try to plan at least an afternoon each week for yourself to rest, work out, lounge, ride a bike, read, lay by the beach... anything for yourself. Unwind. Just so you can have space to be creative and think about bigger and better things.

Most importantly, learn to be good at time management and organization; it will make your life easier. Time to bust out the calendar on your smartphone to mark the time and dates of every plan that you have! It will be your best friend.

Goals:

When you try to reach too many challenging goals at once, it can cause anxiety and even a feeling of helplessness when you encounter obstacles. Goals can vary depending on situations. How about we start with what you need to work on; set goals that are challenging yet attainable. For example, if you failed a class last quarter, you know exactly what we need to do this quarter -- pass all classes; otherwise, academic probation! So how do you do this? The goals for this quarter can be: attend classes, set time to study every week, check in with professors and TAs every few weeks about our progress and ask questions. Making small steps to succeed can help reduce your fear of failing.

You might feel lost at times because you can't visualize your future. Your dream might be succeeding in college and getting a job, or it might be to own your own business. At the end of the day, what you should know is what's most important to you and prioritize it. Having a dream can help you reduce anxiety while making choices, especially when you know you're chasing after an ultimate goal.

Develop:

Some stress will be unavoidable, so it's important to develop healthy ways to deal with it. Popular options include athletic exercise, meditation or simple breathing exercises. Find something that works for you and incorporate it into your routines. If needed, pay a visit to the counseling office. Every school has one open to students who need the support. Sometimes, stress can be your motivation. Stay positive!

Learn to establish connections with professional individuals, especially with your teachers. Attend office hours at least a couple of times a semester/quarter. This can help start a professional connection. Who knows if this can help you get a letter of recommendation or a referral to a job opportunity in the future. In the meanwhile, if situations come up and you feel overwhelmed by your school work, they are the right people to seek out for help! Tell them your needs. They are there for you.

Your source of income can be limited during college. Besides paying tuition, you may have a few other expenses to attend to, such as social events, travel, food... etc. It's a smart choice to live on campus the first year, just so you don't have to spend energy and time managing such logistics. However, if financial constraints eventually becomes a source of stress, try using free assistance, such as Mint.com to help monitor your expense, and make adjustments accordingly.

How to get Education Loan

Admin | Monday, August 01, 2016 1:19 PM — 8/1/2016 1:19:24 PM

Whether it is for buying a house or a car or pursuing higher studies, loans are common today. With college fees increasing every year, many have no option but to opt for education loans. For undergraduate engineering courses, the fees could be Rs 5-10 lakh, while for a five-year medical course at a private college, this could go up to Rs 50 lakh. For post-graduate courses such as those on management, fees could be more than Rs 10 lakh.

Fees at private colleges are higher than in government colleges.

Banks offer loans of up to Rs 10 lakh for courses in Indian colleges and up to Rs 20 lakh for studies abroad, according to Indian Banks' Association norms. But for post-graduate courses in premier management colleges in India, such as the Indian Institutes of Management, banks offer loans of up to Rs 20 lakh. While the size of a loan depends on the course and the college, the ticket-size of student loans in India ranges between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 22 lakh, the average ticket size being about Rs 5 lakh, says Bohora.

These loans cover fees for tuition, examination, library, laboratory and hostel; money for purchasing books, equipment, instruments and uniform; travel expenses for studies abroad; caution deposit or refundable deposit, etc. In some cases, there are limits on some of these items. The loan also pays for expenses on study tours and project work.

What are the conditions for sanctioning a loan ?

While sanctioning a loan, a lender will check if a student has actually secured admission to a course, the quality of the college and the course (whether it is recognized by the University Grants Commission or the All India Council for Technical Education), if the student has the ability to secure an appropriate job after the course and the credit history of the co-applicant or guarantor. In case the loan is backed by collateral such as property (in case of high-ticket loans), lenders also consider the value of the property. Under education loans, fees for tuition, examinations, library, etc, are paid directly to colleges. All education loans must have a co-applicant, usually a parent. In some cases, a sibling or spouse suffices.

Rs 4 lakh, for instance, loans for nursing courses, the lender doesn't seek a guarantor or security. For loans of Rs 4 to Rs 7.5 lakh, a third-party is guarantor is required, while for loans exceeding Rs 7.5 lakh, lenders insist on collateral, usually property. Defaults in education loans affect the credit histories of both the borrower and the co-borrower.

"The guarantor has to be someone other than the parent, with a sound financial condition. We insist on this because we are not sure of the student's ability to repay. There are cases of willful default in which a student goes abroad after studies and does not repay the loan. In such cases, we recover the money from the parents. If there is collateral such as property that has been mortgaged, we can use Sarfaesi (Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest) Act, 2002," says a bank official.

Interest rates in Education loan

Currently, interest on education loans is between 11.75 per cent and 14.75 per cent, depending on the loan amount and the college concerned. For premier institutions, lenders offer a discount of 25 basis points. Public sector banks offer a discount of 25 basis points to female students, says the bank official.

After the completion of the course, those taking education loans get a moratorium of six months to a year, before they start repaying. In the case of an engineering course, students get four years (the course duration), along with an additional year, to start repaying. The repayment has to start a year after the course is over, even if the student doesn't manage to secure a job. Once the repayment starts, the borrower can avail of benefits under Section 80-E of the Income-Tax Act.

Benefits of Education loan

While a loan might not be sufficient to meet the entire cost of an educational course, it could be a great help. "These days, many parents decide to let their children take education loans just to ensure they learn financial discipline. Parents tend to retain their savings for emergencies or unforeseen expenses," says Bohora.

Usually, it is the first loan a student avails of and, therefore, by repaying on time, students can build good credit histories; this will be of immense help when they seek to avail of automobile loans, home loans, credit cards, etc. "With timely education loan repayment histories, students have been building great credit scores for themselves. In many cases, they get pre-approved loans for other requirements, based on impressive credit scores," Bohora adds.

Study Abroad

In the case of studies abroad, students must consider additional sources of funding such as scholarships or part-time jobs, as the funds required are quite high says Suresh Sadagopan, founder, Ladder7 Financial Services. "Given a post-graduate course in a country such as the US could cost up to Rs 30 lakh, or more, per year, it is not possible for parents to fund a child's education on their own. And, dipping into their retirement savings for this purpose is not advisable. That is why in many cases, even if the student takes a loan, we advise them to look for a part-time job," he says.

If the tuition fees for a college in India are between Rs 50,000 - Rs 2 lakh, the same outside India could be five to 10 times, says Vinayak Kamath, Director, Gee Bee Education. While undergraduate diplomas in some countries, like New Zealand and Canada, can be completed on bank loan, for graduate courses additional funds are a must.

Insurance, which is compulsory for foreign studies, is another added cost. The sum assured can vary between a minimum of $50,000 to $250,000 (Rs 30 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore).

"The sum assured will depend on the kind of college. Some colleges insist on a particular amount of insurance and some even insist that the student buys it from a local insurance company. That can be more expensive than buying a policy from an Indian insurance company," says M Ravichandran, president, insurance, Tata AIG General Insurance.

The premiums can vary from Rs 8,500 - 10,000 per year for students travelling to UK, Australia and from Rs 20,000-30,000 per year to those travelling to USA. Typically, the insurance covers study interruption, sponsor protection, compassionate visit apart from accident and sickness reimbursement and personal accident. "The policy also covers expenses if the student is hospitalised for drug abuse or for rehabilitation. We have seen incidents like this, since in most cases the students are going abroad for the first time,'' Ravichandran says.

There is always a risk the student may not get a job immediately after completing the course. So, parents have to be prepared for such a scenario, Sadagopan adds.