Many aspire to become actors, but even for those who are moderately successful, the chances of "making it big" (as in million-dollar mansions and everyone knowing who you are) are slim. So what can would-be actors do if they don't catch their big break? Here are 5 alternative career paths that actors can pursue. 1. Director Many who don't make it as actors find that they know what they're doing behind the camera. Just by having the experience of being on set and watching other directors, they learn what makes a compelling film and can use that to become directors. The most famous example of … [Read more...]
Help Your Child Find A Job
July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Some teenagers expect to walk out of school into a job, so being thrown into a job hunt can be quite a shock, especially if they get rejected. As a parent, it is important to pass on your knowledge, but your teen might feel emotional and wounded, so you have to do with tact - avoid confrontation and arguments, and instead work on being supportive. Talk to your teen about what area they would like to work in. What are their aims? It's important that you know this, so you can help as much as possible. Look at your childs resume. Offer to read it over, and just outline a few changes if they … [Read more...]
Help Your Child Learn To Budget
July 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Of all the skills you give your children, budgeting is one of the most important ones. Being able to budget is essential to make sure you can pay your rent, cover the bills and eat every day, and it's also vital to saving for events such as holidays or weddings. Many teenagers grow up without much knowledge of the value of money - it's very difficult to teach this until your child begins paying for things themselves. One of the most effective ways involves collecting together bills, bank statements and wage slips, and talking your child through how much everything costs. While you might be … [Read more...]
Reserving Your Judgment of His Friends
June 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You hear the knock on the door and can't help letting a gasp escape as you see the guys (or girls) coming to pick your teen up to hang out. You try not to stare, but it's hard not to with the hair, the clothes, the accessories. No matter who greets you at the door, do the best you can to reserve judgment until you get more of a chance to know them. This doesn't mean that you are going to just let your teen walk out the door. But before you react, take a step back. Smile, invite them in and be friendly. Some of the outrageous fashion trends that teens are drawn to are just a ploy to … [Read more...]
5 Hobbies that can turn into Careers
May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Before choosing a career, the first and most important thing you need to think about is what you really love doing. What are your hobbies? What things are you most passionate about? Secondly, think of how you can turn these hobbies into a career. Don’t rule it out simply because you think you can make no money off of it. Success is not about what you do for a living, it is about how passionate you are about what you do, how motivated you are to get to where you want to go, and how much you love what you do. Choosing a career can be a long and stressful process, but it doesn't have … [Read more...]
It’s All About Customer Satisfaction
May 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fashion designers are finding that they can reach a larger number of customers by offering their clothing lines on their own ecommerce site. High-end designers of Coogi, Rocawear clothing, Nike, and other brand names have become highly successful and even more well-knownn because of this business method. However, simply creating a website isn’t enough. You must market your site and perform research to determine if your promotions are effective. Attracting Customers Although you should create an online store that’s visually appealing to engage your clientele, it will take more than a … [Read more...]