Q: Choose a matte, powder blush that is the same color as your lipstick. After you have applied your lipstick and lip liner, sweep your finger across the blush and press it against your lips. Keep applying the blush this way until it is completely covering your lips, and your lipstick is matte.  Do not use shimmery blush. This will not work for all lipstick colors since you may not be able to find blush in every color. Try it with peach, pink, and bronze colors, as they’re easiest to find. If you cannot find blush in the right color, you can try using matte eye shadow in a matching color instead.
A: Dab powder blush over your lipstick to make it look matte.

Q: You likely have a file with your resume ready to go. However, if you don’t, you should take the time to prepare a well-thought out, clear resume.  Monster’s website accepts files that end in “.doc”, “.docx”, “.pdf”, “.rtf”, “.txt”. If you have created your resume using a different format, change the file extension so that it will be accepted. Be sure to open the new file before posting to see if the formatting has been changed in the new file type! Be aware that the file cannot exceed 500 kilobytes. If your file is too big, try converting it to a different format. For example, PDF files work well, but tend to be quite large, try converting it to a “.doc” or “.docx” file. By making your resume searchable, you give employers the chance to discover your resume on their own. If you would like to opt-in for this, check the box to the left of, “Make this resume searchable to employers?” Be aware that by making your resume searchable, you are making your information available to a large number of people. This may be helpful in finding a job, but may be concerning for some. If you prefer to maintain your privacy, do not check this box. Some employers are looking for qualified candidates who will add diversity to their organization. This typically means they are seeking a candidate who is in some way a minority (e.g. race, gender, etc.). If you are considered a minority in one way or another, it can be helpful to check this box, as you may be more likely to be contacted. Again, be aware that this makes your resume available to many people. If you would prefer to maintain more privacy, do not check this box. You will be asked whether or not you want your resume to be evaluated by a “trusted resume expert”. They will provide you with a few tips on how to improve your resume, but will likely want payment if you are interested in more than a very superficial evaluation of your resume. If you would like to use this free service, check the box next to “Submit my resume for a free evaluation from a trusted resume expert.” If you are looking for a job as an accountant, you can enter “Accountant”. If you are interested in work as a elementary school teacher, teaching the second grade, enter “Second Grade Teacher”. If you are a United States Citizen, you are most likely entitled to work for any employer in the United States. However, if you are not a US citizen, you may require sponsorship. If you are not a US citizen, consult the embassy of your country to find out if you are allowed to work in the United States.
A: Choose your file. Choose whether or not you want your resume to be “searchable”. Choose whether or not you want your resume to be searchable by employers seeking diversity candidates. Consider submitting your resume for a free evaluation by a resume expert. Enter your “Desired Job Title”. Choose your work authorization.

Q: It's one thing if you perceive your boss to have an unfair favourite in the company, but it can be an equally difficult situation to deal with if you find yourself being treated as the favourite. Becoming too close with your boss can lead to numerous problems and it is important to maintain your professionalism at all times. Avoid becoming too familiar and remember that she is your boss first and foremost. Being the favourite can provoke negative feelings from your colleagues, and can strain relationships. Combat this by making every effort to involve your colleagues and praise them to your boss. Doing this will gently encourage her to show appreciation to more people in your team than just you. By doing this you are showing your colleagues that you are still part of the team, while also demonstrating humility and appreciation of the work of others.  Making a point of highlighting the skills and potentials of colleagues can also be a good way to help develop a better functioning work environment. You're helping your boss manage the workload, but also helping your colleagues have the opportunity to prove themselves. If you are the favourite it's important you do not in any way take advantage of, or abuse, this situation. In fact, you should be wary of potentially undeserved benefits. If you're given a big office ahead of more senior colleagues don't be afraid to mention to your boss that you're not sure if you have earned it. Casually saying "what did I do to deserve this?" can encourage your boss to re-evaluate her approach. Clear signs of favouritism and undue benefits are likely to prompt suspicion and even gossip amongst your colleagues.
A: Maintain your professionalism. Stay humble and professional with colleagues. Avoid the benefits of being the favourite.

Q: Autistic people deal with barriers and stressors that neurotypicals never face, so they may act unusually or exhibit different social skills. This depends on the individual's needs and strengths.   People with stronger social skills may simply seem awkward and a little clumsy. They may have difficulty understanding what is expected of them, so they may say or do things that are surprising to you. Some autistic people face large conversational challenges, and may not be able to carry a typical conversation. Eye contact can feel incredibly overwhelming, and the autistic person may not be able to meet someone's eyes and listen to their words at the same time. Explain that for autistic people, looking away is different from not listening.   Never force eye contact. This could make them scared or uncomfortable, their conversational skills may plummet, and it could trigger sensory overload. Some autistic people are capable of making or faking eye contact without it bothering them too much. It depends on the person and their comfort zones. Teach the person that autistic people may need to fidget or avoid eye contact in order to focus. The autistic person might look at their conversation partner's mouth, hands, or feet—or even in the opposite direction. Becoming angry with the autistic person will only make the autistic person avoid them.   Due to sensory and attention differences, it can be hard for some autistic people to focus on a conversation. The autistic person is not ignoring other people; they may be struggling to take part in the interaction at all. Teach others to make it clear when they want to talk to the autistic person. The person should be physically close, use the autistic person's name, and preferably be in the autistic person's line of sight. If the autistic person doesn't react when addressed, try again, because they may not have noticed. They have a hard time understanding different tones of voice, particularly when the facial features of the person talking do not match the tone of voice.   When explaining this difficulty, you could liken it to the use of emoticons in texts. If a person were to text you “Well that’s just great”, you may assume that the person is being sincere. However, if the person uses an emoticon like “:-P” along with the text, which stands for someone sticking their tongue out, you would interpret the text as being sarcastic. Autistic people can learn to understand figurative language. Some are quite well-versed in the nuances of sarcasm and humor.
A:
Explain that autistic people may act a little differently, and this is okay. Mention that the autistic person may not make eye contact. Explain that autistic people are different, not necessarily disinterested. Note that the autistic person may not understand sarcasm, humor, or tone.