Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Job Interviews and the Magic of Music
Job Interviews and the Magic of Music
Can music help you with your next job interview? It just might! Here’s how.
First, it can help you during your research, preparation and practice. While it doesn’t appear to work for everyone, some studies suggest that having classical music playing softly in the background as you study can boost your recall. Try it as you’re reading over your prepared answers for probable interview questions.
Second, music can help you relax, put you in an positive mood, and help dispel nervousness.
Think of a song you really enjoy, one that makes you feel great, and listen to it as you’re driving to your interview.
A possible song you might consider is “All Star” by Smash Mouth. It’s got a great, upbeat tempo, and some of the lyrics could be interpreted as advice for getting ahead:
“You’ll never know if you don’t go, you’ll never shine if you don’t glow… Hey now, you’re an All Star, get your game on, go play; Hey now, you’re a Rock Star, get the show on, get paid…. All that glitters is gold, Only shooting stars break the mold.” Crank that up, listen to those words, and say to yourself, “I AM a shooting star, I’m going to SHINE, break the mold, and GET PAID!”
I guarantee you’ll be in a confident, upbeat mood as you arrive for your interview, and that will give you a MAJOR edge over the competiton!
Can music help you with your next job interview? It just might! Here’s how.
First, it can help you during your research, preparation and practice. While it doesn’t appear to work for everyone, some studies suggest that having classical music playing softly in the background as you study can boost your recall. Try it as you’re reading over your prepared answers for probable interview questions.
Second, music can help you relax, put you in an positive mood, and help dispel nervousness.
Think of a song you really enjoy, one that makes you feel great, and listen to it as you’re driving to your interview.
A possible song you might consider is “All Star” by Smash Mouth. It’s got a great, upbeat tempo, and some of the lyrics could be interpreted as advice for getting ahead:
“You’ll never know if you don’t go, you’ll never shine if you don’t glow… Hey now, you’re an All Star, get your game on, go play; Hey now, you’re a Rock Star, get the show on, get paid…. All that glitters is gold, Only shooting stars break the mold.” Crank that up, listen to those words, and say to yourself, “I AM a shooting star, I’m going to SHINE, break the mold, and GET PAID!”
I guarantee you’ll be in a confident, upbeat mood as you arrive for your interview, and that will give you a MAJOR edge over the competiton!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Colour of the Year from Pantone
Pantone Selects Color of the Year for 2009: PANTONE 14-0848 Mimosa
Mimosa Embodies Hopefulness and Reassurance in a Climate of Change
Mimosa Embodies Hopefulness and Reassurance in a Climate of Change
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The Trojan Women fittings
Andy Jean working his magic on Colleen's dress:
Check out that awesome zipper!!!
Check out that awesome zipper!!!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
cheap, AWESOME samples
Hey, costumers,
a few of you have been thinking about samples. Exotic Silks has a site where you can order samples of their collections--a few for even $3.00 each (plus shipping, of course). Anyway, it's a good place to start your serious sample box.
"What's a sample box?", you say?
Well, every designer has a sample or swatch box that they have collected throughout the years as designer. It contains cool fabrics from which to pull your swatches for to use on those cooooool renderings you do! But, most importantly it contains a few extra swatches of everything you've worked on so far, because, let me tell you, how many times do you plan on redo-ing your portfolio?
"None"? you say?
I fair not!!!
Take it from me, you will want to redo your portfolio at SOME time, and you will thank me for the swatch box idea. (I have a cool little wooden trunk with swatches in it, and it looks like a treasure box!) So, even though you may be done now, plan ahead, and collect!
a few of you have been thinking about samples. Exotic Silks has a site where you can order samples of their collections--a few for even $3.00 each (plus shipping, of course). Anyway, it's a good place to start your serious sample box.
"What's a sample box?", you say?
Well, every designer has a sample or swatch box that they have collected throughout the years as designer. It contains cool fabrics from which to pull your swatches for to use on those cooooool renderings you do! But, most importantly it contains a few extra swatches of everything you've worked on so far, because, let me tell you, how many times do you plan on redo-ing your portfolio?
"None"? you say?
I fair not!!!
Take it from me, you will want to redo your portfolio at SOME time, and you will thank me for the swatch box idea. (I have a cool little wooden trunk with swatches in it, and it looks like a treasure box!) So, even though you may be done now, plan ahead, and collect!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Hey guys, check this out! 
For a great pocket size water colour tin, look at this Instructables site!
For a great pocket size water colour tin, look at this Instructables site!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Found Object Color Wheel--ASSIGNMENT
Found Object Color Wheel
What is a color wheel?
The color wheel is a traditional representation of the ways that colors relate to each other.
The colors are logically arranged around a circle, so that it illustrates how the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors relate to each other.
Check out the link to “Color Matters” and read through to understand a little better. There are illustrations of each type, and different theories.
Your assignment for next Tuesday is to make a Found Object Color Wheel.
Your assignment for next Tuesday is to make a Found Object Color Wheel.
In your everyday life, you are to begin to collect objects around you, and assemble them into a color wheel.
Rules:
1. You may have as many objects as are feasible for you to carry or assemble and bring to class, BUT you may have no less than 12 colors/objects.
2. The objects must be monochromatic—no prints, patterns, etc.
3. They may be mounted on a board, or you may assemble them on a table.
4. The objects must be smaller than a breadbox.
2. The objects must be monochromatic—no prints, patterns, etc.
3. They may be mounted on a board, or you may assemble them on a table.
4. The objects must be smaller than a breadbox.
5. The objects do not all have to be the same.
6. You must bring the objects to class (Tuesday, January 20, 2009)
Also, you are to bring your paints and some paper to class on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
6. You must bring the objects to class (Tuesday, January 20, 2009)
Also, you are to bring your paints and some paper to class on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
We will be painting in class.
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