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. Nothing will get your interview off to a bad start faster than arriving late. Ideally, you should try to arrive 10-15 minutes early. This should give you enough time so that you don't have to stress if you hit a few red lights. If you don't know where you're going, consider traveling to the interview location a few days before the interview, just to get yourself familiar with the route. This is especially important if you're not sure about where you will be able to park. It's important to look professional for your interview. You want to look like someone who the parents can trust to take great care of their children.  Don't wear anything too revealing. Make sure you wear something that would be appropriate for a day on the job. If you show up wearing shoes that you can barely walk in, the parents might think that you don't understand the physical requirements of being a nanny. The more prepared you are for your interview, the more professional you will appear. If you think you might need it, then go ahead and bring it. In general, you should bring the following items to your interview:  Several copies of your  resume. Contact information for references, as well as letters of recommendation, if you have them Certificates from any relevant programs, including college degrees, first aid certificates, and CPR training certificates Photo identification A pen and paper to take notes A copy of your schedule (if you have other commitments) A list of questions you want to ask the family If the children are present during the interview, you have a great opportunity to showcase your skills. Take advantage of this opportunity to get to know the children and get them to like you.  Demonstrate that you know how to interact with children by getting down on their level, making eye contact with them, not interrupting them, asking them questions about what they have to say, and using encouraging language.  Ask the children questions about their interests and try to suggest activities that would be interesting for them. This is a good opportunity to talk about activities you like that may fit their interests. It may be a good idea to bring along some puzzles or games to share with the children during your interview. In some cases, the parents may ask you to do a trial shift, which will give you an opportunity to spend some time with the children, and will give them the opportunity to judge your performance. If you are asked to do this, it is especially important that you come prepared with as many engaging activities as possible to entertain the children. All job interviews are stressful, and nanny interviews can be especially unpredictable because the parents are probably not used to interviewing and may not know what to ask you. Despite all of the pressure, however, it's important to be yourself. After all, the parents are going to want to hire someone who is likable and genuine.  Be conscious of your body language. Lots of people fidget when they are feeling nervous. Try your best to sit still, have good posture, and keep smiling. This will make you appear much more confident. Maintaining eye contact with your interviewer and having a strong handshake are also very important.

summary: Be on time Dress appropriately. Come prepared. Engage with the children. Try to relax.


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Time and time again realtors stress that a fresh coat of paint is the easiest way to increase the value of your home. That said, a bright purple room may be off-putting to potential buyers. Go for neutral tones like beige or muted green with simple white baseboards to appeal to a wide range of buyers.  If you are on a budget then paint the most commonly used rooms first, like the kitchen, living room, and main bathroom. Avoid both bright colors like pink or yellow and dark shades like navy or chocolate brown, as these are polarizing choices for certain buyers. Wallpaper is a big turn-off for potential buyers because it is a hassle to remove if they don’t like it. Stick to neutral paint colors to get the maximum value for your house. Some wallpaper, especially in small rooms, can be effective if chosen correctly. Stick to calm, simple patterns over big and bold images. A 2007 HomeGain survey found that lighting was the number one thing potential buyers used to separate good homes from great ones. You can add attractive lighting in a variety of ways:  Install mood-enhancing dimmer switches. Put in a skylight or sun tubes (glass holes in the roof that allow in sunlight) to bring light in naturally. Remove large and stuffy curtains. Replace old light bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs for a clean, modern look without breaking the bank. A new oven, washing machine, or fridge tells a buyer that the home is up-to-date. Old appliances, however, can signal that your home is in need of costly repairs or improvements, lowering value. Buy one new appliance if you can’t afford multiple. Having one shiny, high-end appliance like a dishwasher gives the impression that all of your appliances are high end.  However, a new stainless steel oven will look odd if the rest of the appliances nearby in are worn, retro styles.  If you are on a budget, look up new "faces" for your appliances. Often the front plate of an oven or dishwasher can be removed and replaced with a new one if you call your manufacturer and ask for a replacement. Old carpets, scratched wood floors, and dirty tiles can all cause your house’s value to plummet when it goes on the market. Rip up the old flooring and add tile, clean wood floors, or a new carpet. Spending $1,000 on a new floor increase your home value by $2,000.  Start in "high-value" rooms like the kitchen or the living room if you want new floors. These are the first rooms many buyers notice. Get tile for small, frequently dirty floors (bathroom/kitchen), hardwood for the living or dining spaces, and carpet or wood for bedrooms.  Recent trends have shied away from carpets, as most consumers now prefer hardwood floors. Even the smallest, cheapest fixes can make your home sparkle and sell for more. Switch out the shower curtain for a clean glass shower door. The more question marks you eliminate for potential buyers the more likely you are to sell your house for the right price. Some quick fixes include:  New rug for the entryway. New lighting fixtures. New faucets and handles. Clean and re-grout tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. Professional realtors know trends in your area and can work with your budget to get the best return on your investment. Bring them in to help value your house and suggest ways to improve it. Planning ahead will help you get the most money back when you finally put your house on the market.

summary: Apply a fresh coat of paint. Remove any wallpaper and replace it with paint. Let in the light. Invest in new appliances. Replace scuffed, marked, or stained floors. Pay attention to the little things. Walk through your home with a real estate agent.


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Consider doing wet trimming and using machines. You can just remove a branch when you are ready and leave the rest of the plant to continue growing.
summary: Harvest following your preferred harvest steps.