#and then image captions and formatting and checking refs

[gaytobymeres]

Just need to keep telling myself I’m near the end of my dissertation. I’ve not had full feedback from my supervisor yet but she’s liked what she’s read so far which is good, and hopefully she’ll like the results and discussion. I still need to cut 1800-2000 words which makes me very intimidated but I’m going to go through today and start cutting, and hopefully when I get feedback I can cut even more

[creative-freelancing-101]

Case Studies

So what about it?

Could be a big portfolio factor that makes you stand out! Much more engaging than just a couple images. 

Shows potential clients how you work and what you think 

Lets potential clients get to know you. 

Overall a case study goes over a problem, solution, and how you got there

Advice on case studies. 

Focus/target your case study on/to an ideal client. Your case study’s goal is to attract your ideal client. 

Write from the client’s perspective so that a potential client can relate.

Talk about the client’s needs, your design process, and how the client’s problem is solved. Talk about who your client is and why they needed you. 

Show data of the success of the project. 

Try to avoid jargon. Make the case study easy to understand. Write the way you talk. Let your personality come through. KISS.

Start free writing your case study from the beginning!

Keep the study short and caption everything! If people are just scanning through and looking at the captions, make sure they can still grasp the gist. Don’t leave an image without context!

Loose outline: About the client, about the project, goal of project, the process/why you did what you did, the outcome,

Don’t forget to give credit to who did what. Even if you did it all by yourself, still give yourself credit so it is clear to the reader what exactly you did. 

Reader should have a sense for your personality and design process at the end. 

Bonus points: Consider SEO when writing your case study. 

Think of it as a magazine article in terms of context. It’s immersive. There’s lots of images as needed. There’s pull out accent quotes. You can even lay it out similarly. 

Format it like a web article. Give each study it’s own page and then one master page with a link to your case studies. 

Avoid having too many case studies to sift through though.

Check out other case studies for inspiration and templates for help. See below. 

Don’t forget to mention challenges and how you worked through them along the way.

Write your case study like a story. 

Example Case Studies:

Logo: https://tubikstudio.com/case-study-logo/

Logo: https://www.yourcreativejunkie.com/logo-design-case-study-free-templates-for-designers/

Print Design: https://ludlow6.com/print-design-case-study/

Flyer and Logo: http://cpwstonehouse.com/graphic-design-print-case-study-fruity-monkey/

Product Design: https://www.innovate-design.com/innovate-reviews/case-studies/

Packaging: https://www.inlandpackaging.com/packaging-case-studies/

Ref:

https://www.shutterstock.com/blog/how-to-graphic-design-case-study

https://www.vanschneider.com/write-project-case-studies-portfolio

https://www.format.com/magazine/resources/design/how-to-write-design-case-study

[elizabethjournals]

If you want to remain financially organized, then the best thing to do is be aware of all the major financial hurdles in life. I’m sure there are many things you’re not aware of, which means they come as a surprise when you have to deal with them. So, I’ve created a list full of different things and terms that I believe everyone needs to be wary of, and understand in more detail.

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  Retirement & Pensions

Everyone needs to keep their retirement in the back of their mind. It doesn’t matter if you’re in your twenties or fifties; think about your retirement. Mainly, you need to concern yourself with raising a retirement fund. This helps you save money for those years where you no longer work full-time and need to remain financial safe and secure. As it shows on https://www.usa.gov/, retirement plans are often offered by your employer. Not only that, but you can create a private pension fund too. Pensions are basically funds that you contribute to every month, and your contribution is aided by either your employer or the private pension company. The earlier you start contributing to a pension, the more beneficial it will be when you retire.

    Mortgage Loans

If you don’t know what a mortgage is, then you need to do some research real quick. It’s something most people come across, and as it states on http://mortgageloans.co/, it’s basically a big loan to help you buy a house. There are different types of a mortgage loan, but they all have the same premise attached to them; you borrow money and use it to buy a house. To get this loan, you need to apply for it through a lender. Then, if approved, you normally need to put a deposit down to secure the loan. After this, you’ll have to pay it back over the course of a few years; simple, right!?

    Credit Cards

Last but not least, we have credit cards. Most people have heard of these, but are you all aware of what they are and what they do? A credit card is basically a card loaded with money that you can spend. Everyone’s card will have a specific amount on it that they can spend every month – and this is determined by a credit check, and how much your bank believes you can be trusted with. At the end of every month, you have to pay your credit card bill. This is all the money you spent on this card for the last thirty days. Pay off your balance in full, and you incur no extra charges. But, if you take the minimum payment, then the rest of your bill is added to next months – with interest. This is how a lot of people end up in credit card debt, as they keep making minimum payments and racking up more and more money to pay. Generally speaking, they’re great financial tools, but only when you use them properly and responsibly!

    These three financial hurdles will definitely cross your path at some point in life. Hopefully, by now being aware of them, you can go away and do some extra research to ensure you’re all clued up and ready when your paths cross.

  This post was written in collaboration. Collaborative writing means that while I have contributed to this post and edited its content and formatting, I am not its original author. By posting this content on my blog, I receive financial compensation. Want to guest post for Jihi Elephant? Learn more here. 

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  3 Financial Hurdles Everyone Needs to Know If you want to remain financially organized, then the best thing to do is be aware of all the major financial hurdles in life.

[artsvark]

VACANCY: Banqueting position at Joburg Theatre

Joburg Theatre

Joburg City Theatres requires an Assistant Banqueting Manager to report directly to the company’s Banqueting Manager. [REF: [ABM/CH/17]

The Joburg City Theatres (JCT) is an entity of the City of Johannesburg that stimulates and operates Joburg Theatre (Braamfontein), Roodepoort Theatre and Soweto Theatre in order to provide the integrated management of world class African theatre venues and a high-quality entertaining, innovative and inclusive programme which serves the diverse communities of the City of Joburg in support of Joburg 2040.

An Assistant Banqueting Manager position is available for an achievement-orientated individual with initiative and a commitment to give substance to this vision.

Purpose of the position: This position is responsible for the daily management of the department’s banqueting and function facilities at Joburg Theatre.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Performing daily sales and marketing of Joburg City Theatres’ venues,

Conducting all client site visits and ensuring that all event requirements are met to the client’s satisfaction.

Proper maintenance of all banqueting equipment and operating equipment

To render and maintain an effective and efficient procurement function that will ensure value for money when acquiring assets, goods and services.

Roster the Banqueting Department staff for work

Organising the site meetings with the clients to discuss their event

Processing of Quotation / Tax Invoice for the event and. Ensure that All PO Numbers or payments are received before the event date

Supervise the Banqueting Administrator & General Assistants working in the banqueting department

Preparing weekly Banqueting schedule & e-mail it out to all HOD at the complex every Friday for the following week

Obtaining of Quotations from Suppliers for Hiring, Flowers, and Full Deco for the events

Ensuring that the Banqueting Department’s Beverage Store room is stocked up at all times & order stock from the Warehouse if needed

Periodic Stock Count – Beverage & Operation Equipment’s for the Department

Request additional Staff from the Bar Manager (or other Units) to assist with Banqueting Events

To ensure that entertainment/ parking / sound equipment have been booked if requested by the client

To check the function rooms for cleanliness / set up / buffet table / deco / before guests arrive

To greet the host and circulate during the course of the function to ensure availability in the event of a problem or complaints

Responsible for all Internal Functions

To ensure that a payroll report is submitted to the Banqueting Manager on a weekly basis VS revenue and that payroll does not exceed budgeted labour cost

To ensure that the agreed budgeted targets (cost of sales are kept inline) are achieved or bettered

To compile a marketing plan for the outlet and submit to banqueting manager

To prepare and submit on the required format all information necessary for budgeting purposes, timeously and accurately

To submit all cost functions breakdown to the banqueting manager

To ensure that all quotes & final tax invoices are sent to client and financial controller timeously so avoid and bill discrepancies

Ensure that the Client’s Files are kept up to date with all the necessary information as well as Proof of Payments

Ensure that the ordering from the Warehouse process is followed at all times

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12

Diploma in Hospitality management

A minimum of five years’ experience as an events coordinator or banqueting supervisor within a busy banqueting department

Experience with restaurant point of sale systems

Pastel experience, raising invoices

Computer literacy is essential;

Skills required:

Good interpersonal skills in dealing with public,

Have good verbal and written communication skills,

Resolve conflict

Willingness to work unsociable flexible hours – day / evening events, weekends, holidays

The position is available immediately. A market related package will be negotiated.

Interested persons are requested to send a cover letter and detailed CV to: Mr. Thomas Sadiki, Human Resources Manager, Joburg City Theatres jobapplications@joburgtheatre.com (please quote the reference number) Enquiries: 011 877 6821

CLOSING DATE: 17 MAY 2017

Joburg City Theatres is an equal opportunity employer and this position will be filled in line with its EE targets. Preference will be given to designated groups including people with disabilities.

JCT reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Applications must contain at least 2 referees. Please ensure that applications are accompanied by certified copies of qualifications as per job requirements. Certified copy of Identity document is a prerequisite.

If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

  VACANCY: Banqueting position at Joburg Theatre was originally published on Artsvark

[elizabethjournals]

It’s normal to feel stressed or anxious about different things that come up in our lives, and having these feelings surrounding tests is nothing to ignore. No matter if you are in grade school, college, or getting your doctorate, test anxiety can affect anyone. Our education can hold a lot of weight, and knowing that something is measuring how much you know is a pretty daunting idea. Wherever you are in your education, know that you’re not alone! Here I’ve compiled some tips and steps to help you cope with test anxiety. You’ve got this!

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  Before The Test

Tip One

Make a study plan. Prepare and write down your plan of attack. How much time will you spend each day studying? What topic will you cover on which day? Be sure to spread the studying out over time to allow yourself to soak up the information while you are feeling most relaxed.

  Tip Two

Find a way to relax and take your mind off the upcoming test the night before. Maybe a hot bath, reading a book you enjoy, or simply going to sleep early. Taking care of yourself and your mind right before the test will help you be in a positive state of mind and ready to take on the world!

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  Tip Three

Eat a meal before. Don’t let your test anxiety stop you from keeping your body fueled and hydrated. Drink water, coffee, or tea to help you feel awake and ready to go. Eat a meal that has a good balance of protein, fiber, and fat to keep you full.

  Tip Four

Before you go in, take a deep breath. Remind yourself that you’ve prepared for this and that you took care of your body and mind to make sure you are ready to do your best work possible. Take one last look at the information if that helps you, but you know yourself best. Avoid this if you think it will make you feel more stressed or anxious.

  Photo by Brad Neathery on Unsplash

  During The Test

Tip One

As soon as you get your test, take a few deep breaths. Affirm yourself with positive self-assurances such as “I can do this,” “I have prepared for this,” and reminding yourself that your worth does not come from your performance. Close your eyes and take another breath before you open the test.

  Tip Two

Before you start answering, flip through and read the question types and understand what lies ahead. This way, nothing on the test will surprise you, and it will help you to realize that you will tackle it one question at a time. Read through the directions, read through all answer choices on each question, and if it is open-ended, take your time. You are smart, and you are capable!

  Tip Three

Once you have finished the test, read through it once or twice. Be sure that you answered each question and check your answers again to be sure that you feel confident. Hand in your test with confidence knowing that you did your best.

  Photo by Wadi Lissa on Unsplash

  After The Test

Tip One

First off, you’re done! It’s important to recognize that you’ve completed the test and that at this point it is out of your hands—it is no longer something you can control.

  Tip Two

Distract yourself if necessary. If you can’t stop thinking about how you might have done, or still feel anxious, distract yourself with activities such as spending time with friends, exercising, or watching your favorite TV show. Try to keep your mind off the test and focused on what lies ahead.

  Tip Three

Once you feel completely at ease, try looking back and assessing how it all went. Ask yourself, “Is there anything you can do next time to help yourself feel more prepared?” “Were there any tools that helped you, in particular, to retain information or feel more confident about it?” You can also prepare for the next test by coming up with a new study plan based on what worked or did not work before.

  Thanks for reading!

 I hope this helped you as you tackle your next big test. Good luck, and you’ve got this!

    This post was written in collaboration with Caroline Pitarque Johnson. Collaborative writing means that while I have contributed to this post and edited its content and formatting, I am not its original author. By posting this content on my blog, I receive financial compensation. Want to guest post for Jihi Elephant? Learn more here. 

  How to Cope with Test Anxiety It’s normal to feel stressed or anxious about different things that come up in our lives, and having these feelings surrounding tests is nothing to ignore.