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5 Most Common CV Mistakes vs How to Write My First CV?

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Each of us at least once encountered a job search and resume writing. And if not, then it is definitely waiting for you. There is a certain set of mistakes that people make when creating their resume and searching for work. In this article, we will try to list the most common ones, which will help to avoid them in the future. 1. Do not use unnecessary information The employer is not interested in spending time reading the story about your school success and how good you are in the sport. Write this only if this information is important for work. For the rest, try to describe your key skills and the experience that you have gained in past jobs or university. The way how you can influence the company and its results is your crucial parameter and everything the employer wants to know about you. 2. Specify only those skills and experience that are needed for a particular job If you have avoided a lot of unnecessary information from the story of your life, you can procee...

Colorist Xiang Wang on passion for his work and ‘Acheron’

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Growing up in China, Xiang Wang had a lot of spare time and found that the best way to pass it was to watch television. At first, this was a way to entertain himself when he was home alone, but it slowly became much more than that. Wang would study what he watched, seeing how every scene was put together. When he was older and it became time to decide what to do with his life, he knew he was meant to pursue filmmaking, that childhood hobby that turned into a lifetime passion. Now, Wang is an in-demand colorist. He is very sensitive to color and knows just how to make a scene pop. This is evident in his work in films such as Paradise , Wally Got Wasted , Wunderland , and Momo , where audiences around the world have seen his extraordinary talent. When Wang was younger, it was the Marvel films that truly awakened his interest in filmmaking beyond a form of entertainment. He always dreamed that one day he would be able to work on a science fiction film, and when presented wi...

Interview with photographer Dan Doyle

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Dan Doyle Pleasantville photographer has a unique perspective which makes his work stand out in a crowded field. Dan Doyle got his start as a photographer in high school. Growing up in Pleasantville, he frequently photographed the beautiful natural areas in Ohio. He also experimented with portrait photography. His high school teachers encouraged him to explore a career in photography. He attended Ohio State University, where he was an art major with a concentration in photography. After college graduation, he toured Europe and honed his photography skills. Along the way, he took the time to enjoy hiking, his favorite activity. When he returned from Europe, he opened a photography studio in Jackson Heights, Queens. Recently he has opened another studio in Pleasantville, Ohio where he grew up. Each of his studios has a different focus, with his New York studio focused on portrait photography and video production. Doyle is excited to open his new studio in Pleasantville, bringing...

Canadian Actress Kim DeLonghi talks upcoming Hallmark holiday film

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Famed Actress Kim DeLonghi says there was never a moment where she wondered what to do with her life. She knew from the time she was a child that she was destined to pursue acting. However, she worried it was not a viable career, and spent years working at a bank to support her family. Once her children were grown, she knew that she was ready to become the actress she was destined to be. “It was something that was just in my heart and it chose me, I didn’t choose it,” she said. Now, DeLonghi is an in-demand actress in her home country of Canada and abroad. From national commercials for EB Games to the Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning The Handmaid’s Tale , DeLonghi’s face is instantly recognizable. She knows how to captivate an audience, and always entertains. DeLonghi is currently looking forward to one of her more recent projects, New Year’s Kiss , to air later this year. The movie is part of The Hallmark Channel’s iconic Christmas lineup, and tells the story of Ke...

Simone Ashley talks ‘Sex Education’ and creating Olivia

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As an actor, Simone Ashley believes her job is to share what it is to be human. With every character she embodies, she explores all the idiosyncrasies and quirks that make them a person. She dives into their stories and aspects of their personalities that she can empathize with. She paints their stories colorfully and enthusiastically, bringing words on a page to life, making a character become a real person to viewers all over the world. With this mindset, Ashley has proven time and time again just why she is such a renowned actress in Britain. She is known for award-winning films such as Kill Ben Lyk and blockbusters like Pokémon Detective Pikachu , as well as the acclaimed show Broadchurch and J.K. Rowling’s mini series C.B. Strike . In every role, she displays her versatility and talent to the world, as well as her passion. “I love making others feel something, creating something that makes people smile, laugh, remember, think. We are creatures of desire. I love to c...

Canada’s Natalie Charles works alongside Kim Cattrall on HBO’s hit ‘Sensitive Skin’

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For Natalie Charles, there is no greater sense of satisfaction than truly embodying her character, becoming someone else, and learning a new aspect of humanity. Acting, for this Canadian native, is a sense of release, a chance for both catharsis and escape, while educating and entertaining her audience. “There is no place to hide when your face is on screen. The camera won’t lie for you, so you better be absolutely certain of what and who you are portraying. The audience becomes familiar with the character and can know what is happening simply by looking at the performers face. It’s exhilarating,” she said. Throughout her esteemed career, Charles has shown audiences time and time again why she is such an in-demand actress in both her home country and abroad. Captivating audiences in iconic television series Suits alongside Duchess Meghan Markle, as well as the award-winning Mary Kills People and the acclaimed film Residue , Charles is a force to be reckoned with. Charl...

Pieter Laleman talks working with Genesis and passion for LED artistry

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Growing up in Belgium, Pieter Laleman was always interested in electronics and the way things worked. He knew that he wanted to explore this interest in the future, making things with the newest technology. What he didn’t know, however, is that he would one day do just that, but in the entertainment industry. Laleman is now living that childhood dream as an internationally in-demand LED Artist, using technology and artistry to create spectacles for concerts, sporting events, award shows, and many more. He has impressed millions around the world with his work, whether in Korea watching the League of Legends World Championship , Europe for Robbie Williams’ “Take the Crown Tour” or in Miami attending the Miss Universe pageant. He is both incredibly versatile and wildly talented, with an unparalleled passion for his craft “Being involved in LED opened up a whole new world for me. When I began in the 90s, LED was so new that only high-end clients were able to afford the new tech...

The Best Business Management Techniques

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When you are in business, you deal with people. As much as the product has to meet the needs of the target customers, the managers need to know how to deal with people. There are many players in the operations of the business. They include the employees, suppliers, customers, and shareholders, among others. How these stakeholders are treated to determine if your business succeeds or not. No one is born knowing how to manage people. It is a skill that you have to learn and apply in the situations that come up. Things are made complicated by the fact that life is not scripted. Things come up randomly and how you deal with them to determine your level of success in business. This text, therefore, highlights the viable techniques for managing a business. Set Realistic Business Goals If you want to steer your business towards the path of prosperity, do not do things blindly. You need to have specific goals that you intend to achieve within a given period. There are specific guid...

Cinematographer Omer Lotan talks passion for his craft and making movies with a purpose

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As a teenager in Tel Aviv, Israel, Omer Lotan was drawn to telling stories, intrigued by the idea of making movies. He was fascinated by the way filmmakers could translate everyday stories and situations into beautiful images, excited by the way films can make one feel a variety of emotions with simple tools. He knew that he wanted to spend his life creating impactful films like those he admired growing up. Now, Lotan is a sought-after cinematographer in his home country and abroad. He is best known for his work on the award-winning films The Visit and Remains , the viral Privacy commercial for Viber, as well as Israeli singing sensations Moshe Peretz and Nasreen Qadri’s popular music video “We Were Two”. Another critical success story for Lotan was his 2017 drama Inner Flame. It follows Gali, a deaf dancer who dreams of a career as a fully-fledged dancer in a professional, well-known and well-regarded dance troupe. The troupe has never had a deaf dancer before. Filled with ex...

Composer Michael Shlafman uses music to tell unique story in award-winning indie series

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Music has always been a driving force in Michael Shlafman’s life. The Canadian native was greatly influenced by his parents, both of whom are musicians. His father would spend the nights teaching him guitar when he was as young as six, or he would be with his mother seeing the Montréal Symphony Orchestra. Growing up, music was like a sixth sense for Shlafman, and he never envisioned pursuing any other avenue in his life. Now, as an industry-leading composer and orchestrator in Canada, he explores that passion every day. Working as part of the music team for Hollywood blockbusters like Pet Sematary and decorated films such Botero , millions around the world have heard Shlafman’s extraordinary touch while at the cinema, and the small-screen is no different. He has been a part of several acclaimed television shows, from composing additional music for Netflix’s Best. Worst. Weekend . Ever. to scoring the award-winning web series LARPs . “I’d say the highlight of my career so f...

Alex Stewart talks ‘The Contender’ and love for composing

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Alex Stewart will never forget the first time he heard his music on the television. At the time, he was just an aspiring composer, and hearing his music broadcast to his entire country was a dream come true. It was a moment where all his hard work had paid off, and he could see his bright future. Now, he hears his music all the time, and that elated feeling remains the same. Hailing from Australia, Stewart is an internationally in-demand composer. Working on shows like Paradise Hotel , Temptation Island , The Curse of Civil War Gold , Steve Harvey’s Funderdome and many more, he has shown the world just how versatile and talented he is. At the end of the day, however, Stewart is just happy to do what he loves: making music for the masses. “The thing I love most about approaching making music as a composer is the absolute freedom to create new things sonically. Especially now with technology, composers can make music with virtually any sound, which means there are no limi...

Cinematographer Justin Ivan Hong shows off love for New York City in award-winning film

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Growing up in Singapore, Justin Ivan Hong was an introverted child. Rather than speaking, he liked to observe leading to a sense of empathy and a desire to try and understand why people are the way they are. He explored this through the arts, whether drawing or taking photos, passing the time in his youth. However, as he grew, he began to have an increased interest in the idea of narrative motion pictures, and all these pieces of himself began to click together in cohesive harmony. “While I can’t say that I consciously wanted to be a cinematographer, the more I learned about it, the more evident it became that this was the creative outlet/voice that I had been searching for. It was inevitable,” said Hong. Now, Hong is an industry leading cinematographer in Singapore and abroad, known for his substantial contributions to the many films and television shows he has been a part of. He has worked alongside industry icons, like Star Wars ’ Mark Hamill and Howard Kazanjian ( Emp...

Award-winning Actress Elma Begovic tells personal story in new film

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Creativity has always been a driving force in Elma Begovic’s life. As a child, playing “make believe” was her safe space, and as she grew, she knew that childhood passion wouldn’t fade. As an internationally in demand actress, she has the ability to do what she loves every day, and every time she steps onto a film set, she is living that dream that emerged when she was just a young girl. “I like being able to bring a story to life. I love the sense of community that is involved in filmmaking and I feel most comfortable when I’m on a set. Also, the opportunity to create a character that feels natural and authentic to an audience is always what I strive towards as an actor,” she said. Begovic’s career is filled with success, and she works tirelessly to constantly portray an authentic and captivating performance with every role. Her work in Bite, Tear Us Apart , and The Hoard are just a few examples of what she is capable of. However, this extraordinary actress also strives ...

Interview with creative writer Arzoo Zaheer

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Arzoo Zaheer is a creative writer and a poetess; she is also a certified Technical Writer and a certified Event Planner. Arzoo runs the blog Dot's Writing Dojo  where she shares many things including her best memories, poetry, lucid dreams, essays, and writing tips. We have conducted an interview with her. What are some critical relevant concepts within the topic of abuse? Since I am an ENFP, I like teamwork, genuine and warm interactions, long-lasting relationships, and influencing without gross manipulation. Our current world is going through chaos that includes wars, illegal governments, and weather disturbances. During such harsh times, addressing the concept of abuse as it takes place in households, communities, and societies has become very important. I intend to use my writing and event planning activities to address the following topics: • Racism and White Saviour Complex • Workplace harassment as it takes place in Canada • Narcissism which is on rise...

The Good Fight with Dianshuo Zhang

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A gripping drama about human interaction will always be popular with audiences. CBS’s Golden Globe winning series The Good Wife aired from 2009-2016, becoming one of the most popular shows of its kind. The show’s premise and characters also spawned the first original CBS All Access series The Good Fight . With two Primetime Emmy nominations to its credit, The Good Fight has led the charge in this new television presentation. Like many of us, Dianshuo Zhang was a fan of The Good Wife ; when she was brought aboard (as part of The Molecule) to work as a VFX compositor on the show, it was a chance for her to become part of a world she loved. The fact that you don’t recognize much of the VFX work on this series is a credit to the skill Zhang has and the tasteful manner in which the production utilizes her talent and that of her team. While many of us simply watch these dramas, Dianshuo finds herself in the surreal state of bringing them to life. The trick of working in VFX is that...