INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A resume is the initial mode of communication to an employer that you are interested in an open position. Your resume should clearly reflect who you are and that you possess the skills and abilities that merit an interview.  Resumes should summarize your education, work history, and any other experience, volunteer work, or responsibility that make an excellent candidate for the position. There are plenty of websites dedicated to writing an excellent resume. Try to choose one from an academic or recently updated source since strategies change frequently on the job market. The design of your resume should be clear, crisp, and without error. Refuse using colors other than white and unless you want an artsy position, keep your resume professional and aesthetically pleasing. Proofread your resume several times and then have someone else do it once or twice. Employers will certainly find your errors. Never lie or exaggerate anything on your resume. Even if an employer does not catch it before they hire you, they can still fire you if they catch it later. Focus on skills and abilities that you possess if you have little or no work experience. Good networking starts with a plan. A good plan starts by realizing what talents, strengths, and skills you possess or could add value to the position you desire. Think about it deeply and write them down.  One of the most important strategies in networking is to start early and make sure that you keep a balanced approach. Remember, you have to not only look for a job but be able to convey what you can do to help your potential employer. Be sure to make your own business cards and, if possible, update your online profiles in case a potential employer wants to search for you at a later date. Follow up on any leads and stay in touch with the people who you networked with. A position might open up at a later date and you don’t want people to forget who you are. An interview is an opportunity to convince a potential employer that you the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience for the position. Be prepared, dress well, be on time, and smile.  Make sure you research the internet for all there is to know about your potential employer. This will demonstrate that you are interested in the business and make you stand out as an applicant. Think about what questions they might ask you based on the profession and your research. Reread your resume, they will ask you several questions about it. Dress appropriately. Don’t be too formal or too casual, wear neutral colors, and make sure you are not too wrinkly. Prepare extra copies of your resume, buy a notepad and pen, a portfolio of your work, and any other information you might need to complete an application form. Try to prepare all of these items the night before so you are not scurrying around the house minutes before you have to leave. Prepare a list of questions for the end of the interview. Employers will always ask if you have any questions. If you say “no” this could be seen as rude, not prepared, or uninterested. Once you arrive, be mindful of your actions in the waiting room, sit up straight, be attentive, project confidence, and be respectful and courteous. Otherwise, you will have no chance.

SUMMARY: Create a resume. Network. Prepare for the interview.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Using styling scissors instead of clippers will help you make more precise cuts and give your hair more texture. You can buy styling scissors online or at most hair care stores. Do not use household scissors to cut your hair, as they aren't sharp enough to properly cut hair so you're more likely to make mistakes. Use your fingers or a comb to raise the hair from the top of your head. Work slowly and carefully in 1/4 in (about 6 mm) sections. These should be parallel to the front of your hairline. As you trim, pull a little of the previously cut section into the new section as a traveling guideline.  Cuts to the hair on top of your head are more noticeable than cuts to the hair on the sides of your head. Always start with conservative cuts. Remember, you can always cut more, but you can't add back lost length. When you've finished with this area, you can check your guideline by holding up a section of hair that is perpendicular to your hairline. Your hair should be the same length across the entirety of this section. Be gentle on your head while cutting the crown, which is usually more tender than the rest of the head. if applicable, with styling scissors. If you have bangs, section it into small parts. Brush your comb through each section the amount you want to cut pokes through the end and trim it off with your scissors.

SUMMARY: Use styling scissors on the top of your head. Trim the top in sections. Trim your bangs,


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The first step when teaching your bird the step-up command is letting it out of the cage and having it sit on a hand.  After it sits on your hand you will be able to use your other hand to start teaching it how to step up.  Once your bird steps out of the cage, offer your hand to it as a platform. Move slowly and make sure your bird stays comfortable. The aim of the step up command is to have your bird step from one hand to the other.  To do this you will need to bring your other hand up to the bird, offering a new platform for it to move up to.  Keep some of the following tips in mind as you work with your bird:  If your bird bites, move your hand in from underneath the bird. Bring your hand up to the area just above where your bird's legs meet its body. Keep your hand flat and level. Whenever your bird steps up successfully you can offer it a reward.  Giving your bird a tasty treat will help it understand that stepping up onto your other hand will result in rewards.  Always offer a reward when training your bird to step-up in order to get the best results.  Try to give your bird their favorite treat as a reward. Many birds love fresh vegetables, fruits, or seeds. Without enough training your bird may forget the step-up command or never properly learn it in the first place.  Whenever your bird is feeling comfortable you should try working with it, spending time with it, and reinforcing the step-up command to build even more trust.

SUMMARY: Let the bird sit on your hand. Bring your other hand up to the bird. Reward the bird for stepping up. Practice often.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Press a hot water bottle against your forehead for a few minutes to make it feel warm to the touch. Alternatively, use a heating pad on a low setting to warm your forehead, but make sure you put something between your face and the heating pad, such as a towel. You don't want to burn yourself!  When someone comes in to check on you and feels your forehead, it’ll be warm enough that they’ll think you have a fever. The hot water bottle trick is a classic one when faking a fever, and has been used for decades with great success. Spicy foods, like jalapeños, chiles, or peppers, can actually increase your body temperature. If you have something like this on hand, eat a little bit to raise your temperature naturally. Don’t overdo it, though—you don’t want to get sick or be in serious pain from eating something too spicy!  If you overdo it and eat something too spicy, drink some milk. This will help mitigate some of that heat. Another great option to try is a bowl of curry. Try eating that for lunch before faking your symptoms. The simplest thing to do is to cover your head with a blanket for a few minutes. The reflected heat will make you look flushed, as well as increase the temperature of your forehead. Alternatively, do some exercises, like jumping jacks or jogging in place, to make your face flushed. The added rosiness to your skin will make the fever act more believable. Run a washcloth under warm water for a few minutes. Once it's warm, place it over your face, leave it there for a few minutes, then take it off. Alternatively, spritz your face with a fine mist from a spray bottle full of water, instead. Make sure your face isn’t soaked—you only want the appearance of sweaty, clammy skin.

SUMMARY:
Heat your forehead with a hot water bottle or heating pad. Eat spicy foods to raise your temperature naturally. Exercise or hide out under a blanket to make yourself look flushed. Press a washcloth to your skin or spritz your face to make yourself sweaty.