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Guest post is submitted by Cosmix Inc., a makeup artistry school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Check out their website for more information.

The key to reaching great success in the field of makeup artistry is to never stop learning and growing as an artist.  It’s a fallacy that you simply attend a make up artist school and never have to take another course or workshop after you graduate.  The reality is that the field of makeup artistry is continually changing.  There are constantly new techniques and skills that every artist needs to learn in order to be on the cutting edge.

Makeup artistry is a very competitive field.  There will always be other savvy makeup artists to take your place if you don’t stay dedicated to your craft.  In order to beat out the competition, you have to put your all into your job.  You must constantly learn, grow, and stay on top of the current trends.  Whether a makeup artist is starting out in the industry or is already an established artist, it’s crucial to continue taking make up classes at least once a year.

Besides taking makeup classes annually, there are other important components of professional development for makeup artists.  Designers, photographers, and clients typically have a specific makeup style in mind.  For this reason, it’s important to be versatile and flexible.  The best way to do this is through studying a variety of techniques, philosophies, and trying out different makeup products.

In addition to taking continued education courses, it’s also a good idea to keep up with the seasonal trends.  You can do this by looking at the trade and fashion magazines and internet designer sites regularly.  You should also take advantage of opportunities to attend industry trade shows, runway shows, as well as workshops and seminars.

Bridal makeup artistry can be a very lucrative career path.  It’s a sector of makeup artistry that allows for plenty of networking and referral opportunities.  Makeup artist classes don’t always teach the basics of putting together a bridal marketing plan.  This article will cover important information on how to put together a marketing plan that will allow you to excel in the bridal makeup world.

Crystal Wright’s “Hair, Makeup & Fashion Styling Career Guide” gives a wonderful overview for shaping your career in makeup artistry.  It’s an essential part of makeup training.  Wright’s text helped to shape the information in this article.

These are the basic rules for marketing yourself: show me, leave me a reminder, call me, and follow up.  First of all, it’s essential to show potential clients and employers your work through your portfolio, website, tests, and a demo.  Secondly, it’s important to leave reminders through comp and business cards.  Next, you need to follow up meetings and interviews with a phone call.  Lastly, follow up and always send a thank you card after a meeting or an interview.

The key of all marketing materials is to lead people to your website which should showcase your experience and online portfolio.  While many makeup artists are skilled in a variety of areas, it’s best to focus on growing your skills in one sector of makeup artistry.

Bridal makeup artistry is a great place to start. The first step is to design a marketing plan and create your marketing materials. A written marketing plan will keep you organized and outline goals and deadlines.

It’s essential to create a bridal brochure.  It should include an array of pictures depicting different makeup styles and include prices that are competitive in your area.  Business cards and coupons or gift certificates will help you promote your business.

Your bridal business will grow from referrals and networking. Introduce yourself to the local bridal shops, wedding planners, photographers, caterers, florists, hair salons, hotels, and jewelers.

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Guest post is submitted by Cosmix Inc., one of the few makeup artistry schools in the country.  Cosmix is also known as a special effects makeup artist school.  Check out their website for more information.

The world has changed. Newspapers are closing their doors on a daily basis. Magazines are switching to PDF formats instead of using the standard print copies. In terms of communication, with the introduction of the Internet, the world has growing smaller and smaller on a daily basis. To put it quite simply, the rules have changed. And those unwilling to evolve along with the times will most likely fail in their attempts to reach the target individuals.

Advertising by using the web as a marketing medium is probably the easiest means of reaching the desired consumers. Truth is, most people these days look online for their daily news source rather than grabbing their paper off of the front porch. Gone is the paperboy, slinging news from a bicycle with a well-aimed toss. While simple print advertising was more than enough maybe ten years ago,  a company now needs to find their way into an individual’s home rather than the standard classified section of the county rag.

New technologies bring about new methods of advertising. And along with this, new advertising techniques must be adopted to help a business become and remain successful.  Even with the advent of this fairly new medium, variables still apply. In understanding the habits of those who have access to the internet, there are individuals who have the ability to understand the psyche of the average individual who utilizes the web for their source of information and knowledge. By having their expertise available, companies can successfully tread these new waters and produce the results they desire.

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A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen finds that young Danish people choose education based on social class, even though all students in Denmark have equal access to education.

Even with financial freedom and good grades, young people in Denmark who come from working class families are more likely to choose studies with high income and a clear job profile, while students who come from parents with higher education choose studies based on prestige and with a “strong identity,” according to the new study.

The study reveals that young people who come from working class backgrounds choose 9 to 5 studies with clear job profiles such as careers in the fields of business and pharmacy. On the other hand, students who come from parents with higher education select studies based on prestige such as medicine, architecture, economy and sociology. Studies such as medicine and sociology don’t appeal to students who come from working class background because they seek educational paths in fields where jobs are available.

Jens Peter Thomsen, education sociologist and one of the researchers behind the study, said that the study “challenges our view that everyone has equal opportunities.” According to Thomsen, the effort to encourage young students who come from working class families “to take advantage of the full range of opportunities they have,” must start early.

Read more: http://news.ku.dk/all_news/2013/2013.9/young-people-choose-education-based-on-parents-background/

The life of a firefighter can be a fulfilling career for people with the right mind set, skill set and personality traits. If you have a compassionate heart, a willingness to serve and the courage to face adversity and risk your life and limb to help serve and protect others, then perhaps, the life of a fireman is for you.

Becoming a fireman is no easy task though. Aside from willingness, you need to be physically and mentally prepared as well. That is why there are a lot of training courses that you need to pass namely the National Fire Protection Association accreditation 1001 and 472. These certifications will guarantee that a person is ready to take on the rigorous life of a fire fighter. Luckily, getting the skills to pass these certifications is easily accessible through online fire school wherein lectures can be taken online and you only need to show up on campus for your practical exams. These academies are affordable as well with a full coursework program costing only around $2500 which is far less than what you would spend on college tuition.

This article was submitted by Training Division. If you are contemplating a life in firefighting, then check out the great opportunities for firefighter and fire officertraining at Training Division.

Article by Phin Upham

Preschool is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, but teaching them the alphabet and how to count to 10 is not everything. A new study reveals that the environment of the classroom along with the teacher’s attitude can greatly impact a four-year-old’s future academic development, Science Daily reports.

Dale Farran, senior associate director of the Peabody Research Institute at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College for education and human development, told the paper that most children have a hard time remembering information or paying attention – self-regulating skills, or executive functioning. While a positive tone in the classroom doesn’t affect social development, Farran says that it does help them pay attention, remember, and persist when a task becomes difficult.

Farran also told the paper that “Children acquire better cognitive learning skills in a classroom infused with ‘positive affective interactions.’” The research also found that some behaviors actually reduce their ability to self-regulate.

Read the full article here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130909130944.htm

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