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Painting, why is it so good for you:

Visual art and self-expression have haunted us since the beginnings. From cave paintings depicting the daily life of the prehistoric people, to the art movements that have made history, among all disciplines, painting is the most celebrated. Before we dig a little deeper, let’s understand why painting has this effect on people and why many of them decide to use it to Express anything.

 

Painting: Mean or Purpose? Both?

Many may ask why some of the most famous paintings in the world hold the status. Visual art serves as as e medium where the artist portrays society as he sees it, brings it in its truest form, and consequently art provokes and evokes feelings in us, challenges the common perceptions, raises questions, holds answers, portrays our inside with such expressing power, shaking man to its core. Painting, advantaged by its process of creation, captures all one may want to say, using visual language.

So… how can you paint?

Painting it’s a long and complicated process, commonly separated in two phases. The first important phase is imagining what you want to deliver, painting it in your mind what you want to see finished. The second phase, it’s the execution of the first. Here, all the knowledge about painting comes in hand. Techniques, combining, tonalities, projection, optic illusions, conceptual deconstructions. The thing about painting is that has no set boundaries of what can be, what can not be.

Everyone can paint, art is free. However, every art has rules, so genuine painting, develops amongst rules and cultivated artistic approaches. If you desire to truly paint, than educate yourself, through courses, schools, history and the present.

Why painting is healthy?

The process of painting is meditative, allows reflecting and communicating with the world and yourself, demonstrating the world inside you through the brushes. It is much more than paint strokes on the canvas: it deals with searching within yourself, wrecking the mind barriers, resulting in the clean portrayal of what we think.

On the other hand, painting has benefits for the mental health. Those who paint have a very good stress-relief rate. It has also been proven, that people who paint have lower chances to suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s. On the contrary, painting sharpens our memory and helps with concentration.

Last, when you paint you have a high window, from where to look inside yourself. When you paint you feel happier, stimulate your creativity and the eyes see in more colors, in all senses of the word.

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Cyber Security: Antidotal for the technological anarchy

In a world highly-dominated by technology and digital services, with companies, brands and people relying on them, cyber crime it’s an omnipresent threat, possibly the greatest disease that the internet has ever faced. Conditions have demanded for continuous cyber security reliability, but how is it to be understood and how does it help us?Antidotal for the technological anarchy

Cybernetics:

Cybernetics it’s the approach to study how various systems function using technology. However, even here an anti-purpose excists: unlawufuly getting acess to information, data and important content for personal use, which as you can imagine bare ill will.

The demand for cyber security comes from cybercrime:

Almost every known service to men today, operates mainly or partly through digital mediums. Large companies, governmental institutions, public services, private subjects, all depend on the inexhaustible data sources of the digital sphere, making possible normal functioning an regulations for them all. Cyber attacks mark personal and financial data, complicated security systems, important information. Cyber threats keep on getting bigger annually, striking harder, leaving greater consequences and producing huge public scandals that damage us a society in our entirety.

What is cyber security and why is it so important?

Cyber security represents all the applicable technologies that protect systems, programs, appliances and data from cyber-attacks.

Cyber security has critical importance for people: students and employes, or whoever has a credit card. For them, cyber security helps protecting their credentials and prevent massive heists.

For businesses and organizations, cyber security guarantees protection and data theft prevention. Thee have multiple cases, when because of cyber-attacks, companies have lost clients worth millions. Cyber security protects their financial data also.

For the banking sector, a possible breakthrough of their clients’ data or of the bank itself, means identity theft, colossal money losing and overall, their public image destroyed, something businesses and organizations fear too. 

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Travel Agents: easygoing, fast and on point

How many of us are interested in the position of the person who hands us the tickets for the next trip? Well, those of you who want to know what a travel agent is and want to be in this job in the future, you can read everything you need to know below.

 

What does a travel agent do?

Travel agents are employees who plan trips for clients or companies that provide services. In practice, a travel agent is tasked with helping with hotel reservations, including guides and other services for travelers: everything that we get in the form of a physical or electronic ticket.

Basically, a travel agent is a salesperson who works for a travel agency and deals with the details of planning a trip.

What are the responsibilities of a travel agent?

  1. Business promotion and marketing
  2. Dealing with customer’s queries and complaints
  3. Orientation on visas and passports
  4. Recruitment, training and supervision of staff
  5. Budget management
  6. Keeping financial and statistical data
  7. Planning
  8. Selling travel packages and insurances

Is there more?

Usually, it is preferred that travel agents have a sense of liking and enthusiasm about traveling. Being the faces of the companies, they must make sure to express the mood and vision that the brand they work for wants to convey.

Moreover, agents should have a good sense of knowing marketing strategies and should understand the different natures of people. Good communication skills, calmness and availability are very important qualities for a travel agent.

A good travel agent must be able to manage time and deadlines well, as there are clients who have very limited time periods for their travels.

Some of the basic skills required of a travel agent:

  1. Excellent skills in using digital reservation systems and other digital systems related to travel.
  2. Fluency in English (knowledge of many languages is an advantage)
  3. Good sales and promotion skills.
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Career Orientation and Soft Skills

The first step towards a safe future

Living in a fast-pace society, becomes more difficult to overcome the market’s demands, let alone to go forward in a constant developing environment. Creating a safe future, however won’t be impossible, if you know where to ask help from.

If you have ever asked yourself why you keep finding it difficult to find employment, why you feel uncomfortable in your work environment, or clearly you regret your choices, than most definitely you have skipped CO and getting to know your SS.

We are showing you why career orientation (CO) and soft skill (SS) are the first important elements to build a successful future.

What is Career Orientation?

The way you handle yourself throughout your career, what you look for in a job, what jobs you choose and demands and necessities in order to be a productive professional, are the key elements that define Career Orientation. We all have preferences when it comes to our dream job: how/where/how much we want to work. Apart from this aspect that connects straight away to our desires, CO links one’s skills to find look out for and find a job, through research and hiring events. This last one, a truly important skill that provides results and sustainability for one’s career. But there is more…

What are Soft Skills?

To create a fuller picture of the job market, we must analyze the Soft Skills. They come as a set of skills that help before/during/after the working hours. If you are used to create your curriculum/profile based only on your academic achievements and prior working experiences, or solely depending on your talent, that is not enough. It’s important to understand that an employee gets defined not only by such criteria, but equally based on what he represents as a human being (values and ethics). This is where Soft Skills come in hand. Who are you? How do you behave? All your approaches and your behavioral palette against people and occurrences define your Soft Skills.

Why should students and parents know and invest in these notions?

The first important point of view that makes it pivotal knowing and investing in CO and SS it’s living in a fast rush trying to gain. It happens often that after finishing high school or university, students find themselves in difficult dilemmas, the answers to which affect their future and their lives. Today, the job market, always making progress, demands for practical individuals, with high chances of learning fast and efficiently.

The mentality on which the CO is based on, builds on the belief that the future is oriented towards specific jobs and professions. In order to be easier for one to get employed, fulfilling basic needs, as well as personal demands, the CO tempers new approaches and pulls down traditional notions on how you choose a profession. It develops the needed skills to get a job, based on what one knows can be delivered.

However, you still need more to get yourself a contract. Employers look for individuals with good Soft Skills, who are able to communicate nicely, prove to be practical in solution-finding, thin critically and are cooperative. You can be sure a long list of qualifications won’t get you the deal if you have a precedent of showing up late to work.

Here is a list with the most demanded Soft Skills employers look out for:

  1. Time management
  2. Communication
  3. Adapting
  4. Creativity
  5. Leadership
  6. Cooperation
  7. Work ethic
  8. Attention to detail

The other point of view, as important as all we have discussed above, is breaking traditional thinking. We can escape conventional notions, only if we decide not to follow.

Under this light, parents have an important duty: capital and mental investing in their children’s CO and SS, as they can’t always deal with it on their own. Parents prefer to invest in long terms for their children, chasing what they think will benefit them in life.

Career Orientation it’s the ideal investment, to make young people skillful and capable to navigate a brilliant career path. Expert orientation helps creating clearer ideas, more successful decision making and better employment possibilities understanding.

Being a lifelong process, it is recommendable that it starts early on. Lifelong experience and studies have shown that young people that have had CO have had it easier finding a job.

What we offer, is specialized orientation, not marginalized on the horizons of the traditional job market, but efficient in exploring the unlimited opportunities and how to make them yours in the best way possible.

How can we help you?

Our Career Orientation and Soft Skills course helps students with job seeking and retention skills through research and job search activities; helps students in the workforce improve their present work skills and expand career options; help students grasp the concept of balancing a career and a family.

The best way to create your future, is to build it!

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Tour Guide: Job Description

What is a tour guide?

A tour guide is a professional or a person that familiarize tourist with the history, function, and customs of a particular region or establishment. Even though clients are typically foreigners on vacation, virtually any person can attend a tour.

Tour guides work in the travel industry, giving guided tours to groups of people or visitors. Normally, they are experts on history and destinations. They offer their tour groups interesting or enlightening information about historical sites, museums, scenic locations, nature attractions, and other travel destinations. 

Tour guides may give walking tours, hiking tours, bus tours, or even lead river tours on a boat.

What does a tour guide do?

The work of a tour guide depends on their location and employer. If they are self-employed, they will usually give tours of publicly accessible travel destinations like national parks or nature attractions. Those who are employed by a visitor’s corporation offer tours of cities, industrial locations, or other points of interest. The three main areas of specialization within the guiding industry are historical tour guiding, corporate tour guiding, and nature tour guiding.

Tour guiding responsibilities

  • Greeting and welcoming visitors to the tour.
  • Informing customers about the itinerary for each tour.
  • Planning itineraries in accordance with weather forecast and the length of each tour.
  • Scheduling visits and purchasing tickets to museums, galleries, protected parks, and other attractions ahead of time, if required.
  • Planning alternative activities in the event that cancellation, closures, or weather prohibit you from attending scheduled events.
  • Gathering and maintaining the requisite equipment for each tour.
  • Familiarizing oneself with the layout and history of the region or establishment in which you will be working.
  • Familiarizing customers with each region or establishment.
  • Directing customers to other, non-competing services that might be of interest to them.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior experience as a tour guide is an advantage.
  • Capacity to stand and walk for extended period of time.
  • Adherence to prescribed safety codes.
  • Excellent conversational skills with a knack for storytelling.
  • Personable, humors disposition.
  • Outstanding organizational, time management, and improvisational skills.
  • Passionate about travelling.
  • Ability to work during evenings and on weekends.

What is a workplace of a tour guide like?

Tour guides work in a variety of environments and conditions. Museum tour guides, for instance, work indoors all year-around, while nature tour guide work outside and subject to the effects of climate and weather conditions. Typically, a tour guide’s work week is very structured, though they may work more or less than 40 hours. Since they work with travel industry, many tour guides lead tours on weekend. Some of them are employed for seasonal and temporary positions.

Wrap up

Regardless of the tour guide’s specialization, some fundamental responsibilities apply to all positions. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that everyone on the tour is as safe as possible. They will monitor the group’s activities to ensure that everyone follows the safety regulations of the site or guide. In some cases, they may be required to provide visitors with first-aid or emergency services. Itineraries are usually planned by tour guides as well. They will conduct extensive research prior to giving the tour and will be prepared and organized for every step of the process, from greeting visitors upon arrival to arranging transportation between locations. Guides must also perform clerical duties, collect fees, and, in some cases, promote gift shops and sell souvenirs.

References:

https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/tour-guide/#what-does-a-tour-guide-do

https://www.betterteam.com/tour-guide-job-description

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Full Stack Developer: Description

Full stack development refers to web development taking place in either the front and back-ends of a website.

What is a Full-Stack Developer?

Full stack developers are among the most highly regarded professionals in web development, but what exactly is a full stack developer? They are web developers who are equipped to work with the front and back ends of a digital entity, which means they are usually skilled in aspects of computer programming, user experience (UX) design, project management, and, in many cases, client communication. Because of this specialized hybridization, there is a greater demand for full stack developers in a variety of professional capacities.

The term “full stack” refers to the entire front and back-end architecture of a website or application. Full stack professionals, as one might expect, can address both sides of the proverbial equation.

Understanding the role

Full stack developers combine front end and back-end web development skills, tackling a wide range of tasks in the creation and upkeep of a digital entity (e.g., app, web page). The position requires adaptability, innovative thinking, and a combination of technical programming knowledge and high-level client communication.
However, before they can apply their diverse skill set, aspiring full stack developers must first understand the difference between front end and back-end development, becoming proficient in both fields to properly balance their array of responsibilities:

Front end development

Front end developers are in charge of the user-facing elements of a website or application. These may include user interface (UI) elements, browser compatibility, and overall visual presentation. In other words, these developers design everything a user sees and feels while navigating a website or app. To make projects more engaging and interactive, front-end developers use programming languages such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Back-end development

Meanwhile, back-end developers look after the digital foundation of the website or application. Consider them a concert stage crew working behind the scenes. Back-end developers manage critical underlying components that influence the front-end presentation and usability of the site, such as database maintenance and debugging. They also collaborate with front-end developers to conduct usability testing and to strengthen foundational code as needed.

Back End vs. Front End Development

Back-end developers work within the underlying digital framework of a website or application, maintaining databases, writing and debugging foundational code, and addressing factors that contribute to speed and efficiency. Front end developers, on the other hand, are in charge of a digital entity’s client-facing properties, such as its user interface (UI), browser compatibility, and overall aesthetic presentation.

Responsibilities

  • Have knowledge of the front-end and any related frameworks.
  • Have knowledge of back-end design and development, including at least one framework associated with the language of choice.
  • Knowledge of database and server administration is required for website functionality.
  • Ensure that all platforms, including Windows, MacOS, and Linux, run smoothly.
  • Meet both technical and consumer demands.
  • Create APIs that are responsible for data retrieval.

The full stack developer role is dependent on a wide range of skills, many of which require at least some proficiency in various key programming languages. That being said, aspiring full stack developers should learn the following skills and languages:

Skills and languages for full stack developer

Python

Python is a valuable programming language for those interested in full stack development because it is one of the leading programming languages for modern back-end web development. The language is popular not only for its versatility, but also for its ease of use. Indeed, according to Stack Overflow’s 2020 Developer Survey, Python was the most desired programming language by a wide margin, owing to its support for a wide range of programming styles and its efficiency in data visualization.

JavaScript

JavaScript is another consistently valuable coding skill in full stack development, ranking second only to Python among Stack Overflow’s surveyed developers. JavaScript, like Python, is regarded for its dynamic array of uses, which in web development generally apply to the depth and quality of a web page — specifically, by allowing developers to make complex style declarations, support high-level math calculations, and reference content from other web pages. Sites would be more static, less animated, and ultimately less engaging without JavaScript.

HTML

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is a popular coding language in web development. As a markup language, it refers to how web pages are linked together and is primarily used to inform a web browser of how to display the elements of a web page via tags. For example, the tag represents the displayed header of a digital document, which may contain other tags related to information such as a title or relevant link.

CSS

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), along with JavaScript and HTML, is one of the most commonly used coding languages in front end development, making it an asset to the full stack role. CSS, specifically the color- and style-based code added to HTML structural elements, is primarily used to create an aesthetically pleasing design. A background-color: light-blue element, for example, would change the site’s user-facing background to light blue.

SQL

SQL (Structured Query Language) is a database language that is widely used in back-end development. The language is primarily used to manage and update records, as well as to access and modify databases. Because almost every website uses back-end data storage, SQL provides a solid foundation in database-oriented literacy required in full stack development — particularly for software designed to house sensitive data.

Rust

Rust is also a popular programming language for web development, ranking as the “most loved” language in Stack Overflow’s 2020 survey. Rust is commonly used to improve the speed, parallelism, and inherent memory safety of a web page, and it is also valued for its versatility. These include the creation of game engines, the development of operating systems, and the implementation of browser components.

Java

Java consistently ranks highly in top programming language rankings and surveys. This general-purpose language is primarily used in back-end web development, but it can be applied to a wide range of software types. Full stack developers must learn languages like Java because they can be applied to a wide range of scenarios in application development, maintenance, and conceptualization.

Web Architecture

Website architecture entails the planning and design of a website’s technical, functional, and visual components (before it is deployed). It is used by web designers and developers to design and develop websites. As a result, full stack development and web architecture go hand in hand — full stack developers must understand how back-end data is structured in order to efficiently build a strong cohesive product, as well as how to separate files and where to perform specific computational tasks.

Critical Thinking

Web development is almost synonymous with high-level problem solving, which implies that developers are typically expected to be skilled critical thinkers. A development project can frequently present a variety of challenges, ranging from software limitations to back-end bugs, and developers should be prepared to navigate these issues with a comprehensive, solution-oriented mindset, improvising and attempting unconventional approaches as needed. Such thinking not only helps a project come to fruition, but it can also drive the collective web development team’s growth, establishing a standard of tenacity and innovation for future projects.

Patience

Patience goes hand in hand with critical thinking in web development. When troubleshooting and testing experimental ideas, developers should remain calm and proactive (both with themselves and with team cohorts). A solution to a complex problem is not always obvious, and a little patience can go a long way toward sustaining these efforts and achieving a breakthrough. This skill is especially important for new developers, who often require more time to establish themselves in the industry.

Communication

Communication is another important soft skill that full stack developers must have in order to do their job well. Developers may need to coordinate with clients, coders, domain managers, and other internal departments on any given day as they navigate their own responsibilities — and because some of these individuals may not be as tech-savvy, clarity and transparency are essential. Web development is frequently a collaborative effort, and cultivating this mindset can position new full stack developers and their cohorts for long-term success.

What are the benefits a full stack developer brings in?

A full stack engineer brings to the business all there is needed, end-to-end project development and testing in one place and in minimum of time.

How to become a full stack developer?

Despite the fact that full stack development is a high-level, multifaceted field, aspiring developers can master the necessary knowledge without prior experience. Furthermore, for those interested in learning full stack skills, there are several time-tested educational pathways that commonly boil down to bootcamp courses, applicable college degrees, and self-taught learning options.

Coding Bootcamps

Coding bootcamps are one of the most effective ways to learn front and back end development skills. These courses provide the opportunity to learn web development through hands-on experience, utilizing flexible, intensive curricula to prepare students for a career in full stack development. No two bootcamps are alike, which reflects both their personalization and level of detail in a particular concentration.

College Degrees

Traditional college degrees, like bootcamp courses, provide the opportunity to learn industry-specific skills — but through relevant degree paths. Aspiring full stack developers may pursue degrees in fields such as computer science or graphic design, giving them the opportunity to learn about web development as well as the broader industries that support it.

Self-Taught Options

Self-taught options may be a viable option for those who want to learn with less structure and more autonomy. These options could include free online courses, educational apps, and other self-guided methods for learning web development, the majority of which allow learners to hone their skills at their own pace and on their own schedule.

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Wrap up

A full-stack developer can do almost anything. If you enjoy being creative and problem solvers, as well as trying to figure out how different things work together, this is a path you might want to take.

Although many job descriptions state that a Computer Science Degree is required to be hired as a full-stack developer, we disagree. All you need, in our opinion, are skills and projects, which you can obtain by building projects.



References: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/what-is-a-fullstack-developer/

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Travel Agent Job Description

A Travel Agent is a professional who assists you in planning your next vacation. They will assist clients in finding their ideal vacation. Their responsibilities include matching clients to locations and vacation hubs that they will enjoy, as well as listing activities that their clients can do while on vacation.

As a travel agent, you may manage business and leisure travel requests, as well as provide tourism-related services and package tours on behalf of our suppliers. The goal is to keep our clients satisfied and coming back for more.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and sell transportation, lodging, insurance, and other travel-related services.
  • Work with clients to determine their needs and recommend appropriate destinations, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations.
  • Provide travelers with relevant information, brochures, and publications (guides, local customs, maps, regulations, events, and so on).
  • Make transportation arrangements, hotel reservations, and payment/fees.
  • To sell itinerary tour packages, use promotional techniques and promotional materials.
  • Handle any travel problems, complaints, or refunds that arise.
  • Attend travel seminars to stay current on tourism trends.
  • Enter data into our software and keep client files up to date.
    Make contact with tour operators.
  • Keep accurate statistical and financial records.
  • Meet profit and sales goals.

Required Skills

  • Proven travel agent experience
  • Excellent knowledge of computer reservations systems, GDS systems, and e-travel
  • Fluency in English is required; multilingualism is preferred
  • Strong sales and commercial awareness
  • Ability to interact, communicate, and negotiate effectively
  • Solid understanding of domestic and international travel trends

Additional requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in tourism, hospitality or relevant field.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • In-depth knowledge of domestic and foreign travel destinations.
  • Excellent sales and interpersonal skills.
  • Outstanding knowledge of the latest tourism trends.

What does a travel agent do?

When planning a vacation, travel agents assist clients with everything from transportation to accommodations. They also assist with itinerary planning to ensure that their trip is as enjoyable as possible. Agents make their clients’ lives easier while on vacation, whether it’s arranging family activities or ensuring a good hotel.

What makes a good travel agent?

Travel agents must be able to work quickly and efficiently. They work with clients who have specific travel dates in mind. This means that these professionals must be able to meet simple deadlines while remaining focused.

Overall

A travel agent assists customers in making travel arrangements. A travel agent simplifies the travel process by assisting clients in selecting a destination and presenting them with travel and hotel options. A travel agent is also familiar with local tourist attractions and can provide itineraries and tours upon a client’s arrival. Many travel agents have extensive personal travel experience or have worked on a cruise ship or on an airline. They are typically employed by travel agencies, airlines, or cruise lines to assist clients in making the most of their vacation time.

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What is an Operations Manager?

An Operation Manger is very critical for a company or business to succeed.

An operations manager is a professional who likes to work behind the scene. This position is very significant for a company or business to succeed. The operations manager must ensure that all activities run smoothly each day. So, to say, the role includes management of the products or services of a small or big business.
In general, the operations manager should thrive to maximize methods in order to meet customer expectations. 

What is an Operations Manager?

In order to understand the role, we need to define what business operations are. Business operations are all the activities that run behind the scene and they keep the business running. Thus, operations manager is involved directly with overseeing the big picture of the organization. Responsibilities to this role include process management, methods of purchasing, accounting, human resources, organization’s inventory, and technical facilities such as IT. The person behind the role is critical in ensuring the smooth run of the business and he should have everything necessary to be effective. In some case operations manager is also called chief operating officer.

About responsibilities

This job position involves many responsibilities that vary for different businesses and industries. However, these are the most common tasks attached to the role.

  • Employees – this is a big part that an operation manager should oversee. Keeping an eye on the HR department or working closely to help solve employee issues, these are two main aspects of operations manager duties.
  • Processes – an organization uses different processes to run its daily business. The operational manager is responsible for executing and sustaining these processes.
  • Financial – it is also another big aspect of operation manager duties. The manager should either be overseeing the accounting department or working with the team to review budgets, revenue growth, and profits.
  • Inventory – this part is especially true for managers that work in retail or for a business that sells specific products or services.
  • Reporting – another segment of the responsibilities is that of reporting on how things are functioning and whether the executed methods and regulations are working or need changes.

Education of an Operations Manager

For a job position in business operations, you need to hold a bachelor’s degree in business. The degree program focuses on business fundamentals that are effective in the success of a business. Modules such as finance, budget, supply chains, and operations strategies are taught in business management undergraduate courses. The program gives to students the knowledge and experience necessary to start working as operations manager.

However, the degree alone doesn’t secure a job position as an operations manager. You need to start in a more entry-level position, even though may have a degree in business management. Once you get an entry-level job position, make your way up for an operations manager role. Another useful thing is to have a Master’s degree in business administration (MBA). This demonstrates that you have the skills in relationship that are critical to any management position. An MBA will give you the kind of knowledge and experience that are key to operations management.

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Skills you need to acquire


Even though business and industries differ from one another, to be successful in the field, there are a few most common skills you should have:

  • Leadership – Every organization will look at you as a leader.
  • Analytic – Analyze processes and policies, and ensure they work properly for the organizations.
  • Decision-making – You will be responsible for making decisions and on behalf of the organization.
  • Strategic – You should plan and implement strategies for the organization by understanding how much vital is this responsibility.
  • Conflict management – You should be able to manage any kind of conflict that happens within your organization’s operations.

Other skills:

  • Experience in similar roles
  • Experience in budgeting and prediction
  • Brilliant communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills

To conclude, we would like to add these last sentences in the bottom line of this article. The average salary for an operations manager is about $67, 925 per year. The income, though, will depend on education level, experience, and geographic location. While the percentage of growth of this role is expected as low over the next years, operation managers can work just about anywhere. From banks, retail stores, and hospitals. As an operations manager, you’re needed for any organization that runs day-to-day business operations.

Links of reference:

https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Operations_Manager/Salary

https://www.wgu.edu/career-guide/business/operations-manager-career.html#degrees

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Front Desk Agent Job Description

The front desk staff are the first people customers see when they arrive at the hotel.

A front desk agent, also known as a hotel front desk representative, checks clients into and out of their rooms. He/she makes sure customers have a pleasant and satisfying stay. The front desk agent is responsible for the room key distribution, checking guests’ registration information, and calculating other payments or charges during guests’ stays.

What’s the role of Front Desk Agents?

The role of front desk agents includes checking guests in and out of hotels, motels, and other lodging facilities. They help customers book their rooms both in-person and online, address any inquiries they may have, and provide them with information and recommendations about the local area.
The first people customers see when they arrive at the hotel are the front desk staff. They welcome guests, arrange all room registrations, and give more details about the hotel’s amenities. Additionally, they work with the housekeeping team to prepare the rooms for guests’ arrival. The role also includes updating the hotel’s payment and reservation records.

List of job responsibilities

  • Room reservations: in-person, phone, and online managing
  • Guest welcoming: check them in, allocate room keys, and explain the hotel’s facilities 
  • Payment arrangements
  • Guests’ Complaints: Respond and solve them in a friendly, and timely manner
  • Local attractions and amenities: Provide guests with information about local areas
  • Collaboration: Work with other staff members to ensure all rooms meet hotel standards 
  • Specialties: Arrange and take care of any special accommodation needs
  • Event assistance: Support customers with the planning of special events   
  • Organize specialized services for VIP clients 
  • Maintain updated records and registration details

Necessary skills and qualifications

To achieve a Front Desk Agent job position, one must have: 

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Experience of working as a hotel receptionist or in similar roles
  • A good understanding of hotel reservation software
  • Understanding the travel planning websites and their operation systems
  • One year of experience in a front desk role 
  • Exceptional verbal communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to solve customers’ issues in time 
  • Convenience to work shifts, together with weekends and holidays

Education and training

While there are no set educational requirements, it is preferred that front desk agents hold a high school diploma or any equivalent. Additionally, courses in business management, hotel management, and customer service are advantageous. A degree in hotel management is always a plus. 

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Summary

As we understood throughout this article, front desk agents are responsible for the distribution of room keys, checking guests’ registration information, and calculating other payments or charges during guests’ stays. They help customers book their rooms both in-person and online, address any inquiries they may have, and provide them with information and recommendations. Agents should also have a good understanding of hotel reservation software, and understanding the travel planning websites’ operations systems. 

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Graphic Design: Definition, Basics, and Jobs

Graphic Design is an old term used for communication and expression through visual and textual language.

Graphic Design is an old term that we have been using it for many centuries. It is strongly connected to the field of communication and expression through visual and textual elements. In other words, it consists of ideas and messages that are conveyed into visual means, or visual ways of transmitting to the viewer our ideas, thoughts and textual-language contents. These visuals can be as simple as a small logo, or as complex as page layouts on a website. Sometimes these visual elements work as best for more complexed projects that consist of large-scale concepts such as branding and big festivals.

So, to understand what graphic design is exactly, we need first to define each word separately. It is important to have a clear idea of what the terms graphic and design mean separately. These two words don’t change much their function over time, while the term Graphic Design evolves continuously and is always expanding its means of practice.

What does the word Graphic mean?

The simple and a direct explanation of the word graph-ic comes from the Greek word graphein (γράφειν), to write or to describe. They also use it to describe the action of carving figures, creating works of art and letters into wood plates, metal plates or different surfaces that can be used as well for artistic purposes. So, it’s mainly related to the visual form of our thoughts and ideas.

What does the term Design mean?

Design is mostly a conceptual term. It is used to explain the planning or construction of an object, system, or for the implementation of an activity that relates to a prototype, product, or process. Design can be used as a verb, i.e., to design, that expresses the process of developing a design or an idea. Typical examples of designs include architectural and engineering drawings, circuit diagrams, sewing patterns and less tangible artefacts such as business process models.

So, what is Graphic Design?

It is the process of planning, creating, and communicating visual elements to create a visual identity of a company, organization, etc.
Graphic design can be broken down into two categories: web design and print design. Web design focuses on creating visual interfaces for websites such as logos and buttons. Print design focuses on creating visual interfaces for magazines and newspapers, such as book covers and advertisements.

It is a broad field that encompasses many disciplines, such as art, architecture, advertising, web design and user interface design. It involves the use of typography, illustration, and photography.

The term is also used to describe the process of creating and editing visual elements like websites, print advertisements, billboards, and other forms of communication. This can include designing logos and packaging materials as well as web-based applications, such as e-commerce sites.
Graphic designers use a variety of tools to create graphic designs that are effective in communicating their message to customers or viewers.

Basics of Graphic Design

To better understand the meaning, it is necessary to understand the elements and principles that comprise design. Elements are used in tandem or in opposition to one another to create visually appealing and impactful designs.

These graphic design elements are as follows:

  • Colors
  • Forms
  • Line
  • Shape
  • Sizes
  • Space
  • Texture

Graphic designers must also follow design principles, which are essentially a set of guidelines that assist a design in achieving effective composition. These fundamental principles contribute to the piece’s balance and stability.

These graphic design principles are as follows:

  • Balance
  • Contrast
  • Emphasis
  • Movement
  • Proportion
  • Rhythm

You’ve probably heard the expression “rules are meant to be broken,” which certainly applies in this case. However, a good graphic designer must first understand these principles before consciously breaking them.

Graphic design styles

As previously stated, there is no single meaning. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines and specializations, from print and web design to animation and motion graphics. It provides opportunities and options for people with almost any interest.
If you asked someone 30 years ago to define graphic design, they would most likely focus on print-related examples, such as magazines, movie posters, and advertisements. Now that we live in the digital age, several new types of graphic design have emerged.

Technological advancements have resulted in some of the most notable modern-day graphic design examples. Here are some examples of these types of graphic design:
Website design entails creating user-friendly and engaging web pages. The overall layout, color scheme, and navigation are all part of this.

User experience (UX) design is concerned with making a website or application simple and enjoyable to use. These designers place a premium on value, usability, adaptability, and desirability.

Motion graphics design, also known as animation, is the process of bringing visual elements to life through special effects, TV shows, video games, and movies.

Most popular Graphic Design jobs

It is a booming industry. With technological advancements introducing new types of graphic design, there has also been an emergence of new graphic design jobs. This evolution has changed the entire landscape of careers in this field.

Demand for “traditional” graphic designers who work primarily for print publishers has fallen substantially, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. Employment of graphic designers in computer systems design services is projected to grow by 24 percent through 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Much of this demand is spurred by increased businesses and organizations’ need for digital graphics and imagery as they aim to increase their digital presence.

So, with that said, what are some common graphic design job titles? We analyzed more than 10,000 job postings calling for a graphic design degree over the past year. The data helped us determine the most common job titles:

  • Graphic designer
  • User experience (UX) designer
  • Web designer
  • Art director
  • Creative director

You may have never heard of the term “graphic design” before, but chances are you’ve used it.

It is an umbrella term for creating visual representations of ideas, such as logos and packaging. It’s a necessary part of marketing, advertising and communications—and it’s a career choice that can open doors to all kinds of opportunities.

If you’re interested in getting into graphic design, there are some things you should know first: what kind of jobs and specializations exist, as well as the tools that help get the job done.

Tools

One of the most basic tools designers use is a sketchbook. Graphic designers will often sketch out ideas or rough drafts on paper before turning to a computer to complete the process. That being said, computers and design software are essential in today’s digital climate, even if you are designing for print. The type of computer you need is based on preference, but when it comes to software, Adobe products such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign are mainstays in the graphic design world. If you are just beginning and don’t want to commit to the high price tag Adobe products often carry, similar free open-source.

Graphic designers are constantly inspired by the world around them, and they gain their ideas from everything from nature to their peers. So, if you’re worried that you aren’t creative enough, go outside and bounce some ideas off your friends or seek inspiration on the web. There are plenty of inspiring graphic design blogs that can help get your creative juices flowing.

Conclusion

What precisely is graphic design? As you’ve just discovered, there isn’t a single definition that applies to everyone. There are endless ways to use graphic design to
inspire creativity or address business issues. What graphic design means to you and your future profession is entirely up to you.
While having a creative eye is a great start, do you also naturally exhibit the other qualities of a graphic designer? 

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