Their job is to fill the job with someone, not necessarily you. Use headhunters to supplement your job search. It’s also true that headhunters are generalists working in a field of specialists. The job of the headhunter is to match appropriate candidates with hiring parties, not to judge who makes the best candidate for the job. In other words, just because you’re an experienced research scientist, you shouldn’t expect that your headhunter will have any clue what you’re researching. Swamping a recruiter with huge portfolios of your work, super-long intro letters, your college transcript, and supplementary recommendations from your previous employers is a bad idea. Remember, it's not the headhunter's job to give you a job, and the headhunter probably isn't all that familiar with your line of work in the first place. Talking to a headhunter is about credentials. Provide those, and save the rest of the stuff for your interview with the company you're hoping to work for. Traditionally, headhunters will not work with unemployed recruits, but with gainfully employed and attractive candidates looking to make a change in their employment. You're a more attractive candidate if companies think they're stealing you away from somewhere, plus you'll also be able to position yourself for more leverage when it comes to pay. Stay employed, even if you're unhappy with your current position, while you're talking with headhunters. Only follow up with a headhunter that responds to queries in the positive. Don't write again the next week hoping for a response, unless you want to get blacklisted for life. Headhunters are super-busy people who don't have a bunch of time to mess around answering emails from people who don't fit the bill. Know when to be quiet. If you start working with a headhunter, it's also important to keep organized and focused, but don't blast off thirty emails a day to headhunters asking if they've found you anything yet. It's in their best interest to fill positions, meaning that you'll be the first person to know if you serve a role in the process. Be patient. People may contact you claiming to be a headhunter with a great job for you, but they won't give you details of the job, and ask a lot of questions about your work history, and other personal questions. These are scam artists. Some may indeed be headhunters, but they are only asking about your job history and the names of contacts in companies you have worked for to get their foot in the door as a head hunter for those companies. Others may be identity thieves. To avoid being scammed, insist on details of the job they are trying to fill. Ask where the company is located. Tell them that you already have a headhunter sending your resume to companies in that town, and in order to avoid duplicates insist they tell you the first letter of the name of the company. If you are familiar with the names of companies in that location, begin a guessing game with the person based on the letter they give you. If they refuse, stop all communications with them.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't expect a headhunter to do all the work. Don’t send recruiters too much information. Don’t quit your job before getting in touch with a headhunter. Don’t pester your headhunter. Watch out for scams.


Botulism poisons the duck, causing what's sometimes known as "Limberneck Disease." It causes paralysis, starting with the duck having trouble taking off or going under the water. The duck's legs will be paralyzed, and you may see the duck trying to move only with its wings. The duck's eyelids and neck will droop. The paralysis may also be accompanied by diarrhea. Once you realize a duck is sick, move it away from the area where it was infected. You should provide some basic shelter for the duck. Leaving the duck where it is means the duck will continue to be infected with the bacterium. You have to move it away from the source if it's going to recover. However, not all ducks will recover. Only a duck that didn't get a lethal dose of the bacterium will be able to recover. When you first notice the symptoms, it's important to provide fresh water for that duck. The water may help flush out the bacterium.  If the duck won't drink, use a syringe to give the duck fresh water. The two main antitoxins are Trivalent (A, B, E) Botulinum Antitoxin and Heptavalent (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) Botulinum Antitoxin. You can get the first from the CDC (your local office), and you will likely need to get the second through a vet, who will get it from the CDC. The second is recommended for more types of botulism.  Ducks are most often affected by Type C Botulism, which generally doesn't cause problems for people, dogs, or cats. Sometimes, they are affected by Type E Botulism.  Generally, this treatment is not used. It's not very practical, as it must be given early on, when symptoms aren't as obvious. Botulism can sometimes be caused by a wound that lets the bacterium into the blood. If your duck has wounds, you should have a vet look at them, as they may need to be treated surgically. Most ducks who are going to recover from botulism will do so withing 2 days. If your duck makes it that long, it will likely be fine.
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One-sentence summary -- Watch for the symptoms. Move the duck. Provide plenty of fresh water. Give an antitoxin. Treat wounds. Wait 2 days.


Engage in regular weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, climbing stairs, cycling and weightlifting. Regular exercise should include about 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week. Bones benefit from occasional stress, such as weight-bearing exercise, because they lose calcium without stress. Bones will grow stronger the more that they are used. Studies have shown that sedentary lifestyles are harmful to bone health because you are not getting the exercise you need. Since spending too much time in chairs is bad for your spine, it’s a lose-lose. Sufficient sleep is important to bone health because the body repairs broken tissues during sleep. Be careful to sleep in a way that helps your spine stay straight. If you like sleeping on your side, place a pillow between your knees to keep your spine aligned. If you sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees. All bodies require a different mattress type, so try a few before settling on one. Try not to get one so firm that it creates pressure points, as this can cause back pain. This is an area many people don't often think about. There are simple ways to improve your posture as you are seated, standing, lying down, and lifting. You will be surprised how straight your back feels after a few days of making sure to keep your spine aligned.  When seated, sit at the back of the chair with your spine straight. Keep your knees at a 90 degree angle and your feet flat on the floor. Get up and move around at least once every 30 minutes. When lifting objects, bend straight down instead of bending over. Lift from your knees rather than with your back. Avoid any twisting or jerking motions. Most people have less trouble standing with good posture. Make sure you aren't hunching over, and try to keep your spine straight. Nicotine and alcohol make bones weak and brittle by depleting their calcium content. Going to bed tipsy or drunk prevents your body from going through the necessary sleep cycles to allow you to be fully rested. This can translate into poor sleeping posture or tossing and turning, which is bad for your skeletal system. If you have osteoporosis or are at risk for the condition, you may need to let your doctor help you prevent or treat it. Tell them your concerns about bone health, and if they think dietary supplements are necessary. Keep them posted on any developments and mention your bone health at your yearly physical.
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Get enough exercise. Get at least eight hours of sleep every night. Work on good posture. Avoid smoking and drinking in excess. Ask your doctor to help with prevention.