Q: You'll be a stronger candidate if you appear to have a good attitude and seem excited about the job. Focus your answers on your accomplishments and how you hope to succeed moving forward. When you talk about past obstacles, explain how they've helped you grow and what lessons you've learned.  For instance, tell the interviewer that you're excited to take on new job tasks. Say, "I'm really excited about the opportunities for growth here. This project sounds really exciting." When talking about a conflict with a past coworker, say, "Communication with my team leader at my prior job was difficult at first, but our relationship taught me new ways to communicate. Because we compromised, we were able to complete our project ahead of schedule." The interviewer wants to know how you’ll solve the company’s problems, so tell them why you’ll perform well in the position if you’re hired. Discuss how your skills fit the job description and what your first steps will be if you’re hired. Additionally, use stories about your past work to show how you’ll perform well at this company.  Your answers to each question should focus on how your knowledge, skills, and background fit this position and this company. As an example, let’s say they ask you, “Why do you want to work for this company?” You might say something like, “I love that this company is focused on innovation instead of maintaining the status quo. In my career, I’ve developed systems that explore new concepts, and I want to pursue that further.” The company is likely interviewing a lot of candidates, so it’s easy to blend in with the other interviewees. To stand out, tell a story that makes you memorable. Make sure that one of the stories you pick from your work or education history sets you apart from the other candidates, then include that in your answers to the interview questions. For example, let’s say your interviewer has asked, “What is a time that you made a mistake in the past? What happened?” You might reply, “At my previous job, I saved an important client presentation to a USB drive that I accidentally broke on the way to the client meeting. I knew my company needed to impress the client, so I had to recreate the presentation from scratch. I made myself a couple of notecards and delivered the presentation from memory. To make up for the lack of visuals, I incorporated audience participation. The representatives had so much fun in the presentation that they invited me to lunch and signed a contract that same day.” You’ve likely had some tough workdays and possibly a boss or coworker you hated. However, it’s never a good look to bring this up in an interview. Instead, talk about how you thrived when going through an obstacle and focus on the best qualities in your former coworkers. For instance, let’s say your boss yelled a lot and degraded you. Instead of talking about how bad of a boss they were, you might say, “We didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but my former boss and I talked every day.” Jokes are tricky because they might get misunderstood. The interviewer could be offended or might mistake your joke for a sign that you don't care about your work. Play it safe and don't make jokes.  It's okay if you tell a story that's slightly humorous. However, don't try to make something funny if it's not. Never tell jokes about your profession or the interviewer's job. They might not appreciate your sense of humor. You might feel embarrassed about your weaknesses, and that’s totally normal. However, lying or trying to pretend your weaknesses are really strengths won’t do you any favors. Instead, explain what your biggest weakness has been in the past. Then, discuss what you’re doing to improve on it.  As an example, don't try to turn your weakness into a strength by saying, "My biggest weakness is that I'm too dedicated to my job." The interviewer will only think that you're not being honest about your actual weaknesses. You might say, “I sometimes get flustered when I’m speaking to large groups. While people don’t seem to notice, I think my job performance will be better if I improve my public speaking skills. I’ve recently joined Toastmasters and I’m already feeling more confident.” Your interviewer will give you a chance to ask questions about the job, which typically occurs at the end of the interview. Ask 3-5 questions based on what you discussed or from your list of prepared questions. This shows that you’re interested in the job. You might ask, “What does the timeline look like for the upcoming project?” or “Will the selected candidate be able to suggest new opportunities from growing sales?”
A: Set a positive, enthusiastic tone throughout the interview. Explain why you’re a great fit for the position and the company. Tell a unique story about your career or education so you’re memorable. Put a positive spin on past career obstacles so you seem resilient. Avoid telling jokes because they might make you look less professional. Be honest about your weaknesses but explain how you’ll improve. Ask your interviewer questions about the job.

Q: The major effect of nearly all probiotics is to improve your gut and digestive health (in addition to whatever other benefits the bacteria provide). If you’ve been using a certain probiotic supplement for a couple of weeks and don’t notice an improvement in your digestive health, it’s time to try a new probiotic. Signs of an ineffective probiotic include:  Stomach cramps. Intestinal pain. Constipation or diarrhea. Keep in mind that, since most probiotics are sold as dietary supplements, they aren’t guaranteed to produce the results they advertise. Fortunately, another probiotic may fix your health concern. If the first probiotic you tried isn’t helping, switch to another type. Unlike medication, you can change your probiotic supplement without experiencing major side-effects. The only side-effect you’re somewhat likely to experience as a result of switching is mildly upset stomach. Most medical studies on probiotics have been performed on strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Probiotics containing these strains are most likely to match the claims made on the label. Choose well-known strains of these bacteria to help with common health ailments. These include:   Lactobacillus bulgaricus, which helps with lactose intolerance and various resultant digestive problems.  Lactobacillus reuteri LR-1 or LR-2, which improves dental hygiene and prevents tooth plaque from forming.  Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 or MIMBb75, which decreases bloating and discomfort from IBS. If you have frequent moderate to severe abdominal pain, or chronic constipation or diarrhea, the problem may be more severe than a probiotic can handle. Talk to your physician and explain your condition to them. Also ask your doctor if they recommend any specific probiotics or know of any to avoid. You may be suffering from an undiagnosed case of IBS, or you may be lactose intolerant or have Celiac disease without knowing it.
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Pay attention to your body’s digestion. Revise your probiotic supplement as needed. Choose studied strains of probiotic to help with frequent health concerns. Talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about your digestion.