Article: Make sure the screw you’re using has a flat head with a cone-shaped bottom, or else it won’t countersink easily. Open the jaws of the calipers wide enough so you can put the screw between them. Tighten the jaws around the main shaft of the screw, but not on the threading, which is the raised area that rotates around the screw. Read the measurement on the side of the calipers to know the diameter of the screw’s shaft.  You can buy calipers from your local hardware store. Don’t include the threading in your diameter measurement. Otherwise, the hole you drill will be too big and the screw will slip out. Look through a set of drill bits and use your calipers to measure their diameters. Search for a bit that either has the same size or is about 1⁄16 inch (1.6 mm) smaller than the screw to make your pilot hole. Install the bit you’re using in the drill’s chuck, which is the rotating part that locks it in place.  You can buy a set of multiple drill bits from your local hardware store. There are many tables and guides online that specify how big pilot holes need to be depending on what size screw you have. Set the wood on a flat, well-lit work surface so you can easily see what you’re doing. Open the jaws of your C-clamp and secure them around the piece of wood you're drilling into. Tighten the jaws on the clamp to secure the piece of wood so it doesn’t rotate or shift while you’re trying to drill into it. Try pushing the piece of wood to see if it moves or shifts. If it does, put another C-clamp on the opposite side. Put a dot on the piece of wood with a pen or pencil where you want to make your hole. Then take the pointed end of your screw and push it lightly into the surface to make a small dent. The dent will give the drill a good starting point so it doesn’t slip or shift while you’re making your hole. If you aren’t able to make a dent in the wood with the screw by itself, lightly tap on the screw’s head with a hammer. Hold the drill so the bit is perpendicular to the wood. Press down on the drill’s trigger to start making your hole. Apply light pressure to push the bit deeper into the wood until it reaches the same depth as your screw. Let go of the trigger and pull the bit straight out so you don’t damage it.  Wear safety glasses while you drill your hole so you don’t get sawdust in your eyes. Don’t force the drill bit into the wood since you could cause it to break, and you could seriously hurt yourself. If you want an easy reminder of how deep you need to drill, wrap a piece of masking tape around the drill bit so it’s at the same length as the screw. That way, you won’t be able to push the drill any farther than you need to.
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Measure the diameter of the screw’s shaft with calipers. Install a drill bit that’s the same diameter as the screw’s shaft onto your drill. Clamp the wood down to secure it. Mark the location you’re drilling with the end of your screw. Drill the pilot hole so it’s the same depth as the screw length.
Article: Find out if sales courses are offered at a nearby community college. Taking classes in sales can help you learn relevant terms, prepare you to interact with clients and customers, and understand the industry better. You'll also make connections that could help you land a job in the future. You could take just 1 class, enroll in a 1-year certification class, or get a 2-year associate degree in sales or marketing. An internship is a great way to discover more about the sales field and gain experience. Look for positions as a lead qualifier or appointment setter. Choose an inside sales organization over an outside sales organization so you can become familiar with the science of sales. Inside sales are done remotely, while outside sales are made face-to-face. A job in retail or customer service will get you used to interacting with customers on a daily basis. You'll become more comfortable handling a variety of situations and will get to practice your communication skills. This is a great option to gain experience if you're having a hard time finding a job selling the products or services you wish to. After you've worked in retail or customer service for a few months, update your resume and apply for that dream job. Fundraising is similar to sales and can help you improve your persuasive skills. Raise funds for a local school, animal shelter, children's hospital, or other worthy cause. Approach individuals and businesses in the community and ask if they will donate money to help those in need, or host an event, like a concert, carnival, or silent auction.
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Take a sales class. Apply for an internship with a sales company. Work in retail or customer service. Raise funds for a good cause.
Article: A “bloomer” means that the dough is in a cylindrical shape with slightly tapered ends. To achieve this shape, begin by rolling the dough out into the shape of a rectangle. The corners of the dough, however, should still be rounded. When you are done, the dough should be no longer than 14 inches (35.5 cm) and about 1 to 1 ½ inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) thick. Choose 1 side of the dough and begin to roll it vertically. Roll it on top of itself so that it becomes gradually thicker. It should be about 4 (10 cm) or 5 inches (12.7 cm) thick when you are done rolling. Tuck the ends to close up any space, and smooth out the dough when you are done rolling. Put the rolled-up dough onto a baking sheet that has been lightly greased. Put a kitchen towel on top of the dough. Allow it to rise for a few minutes. After it has risen a bit more, use a knife to cut slashes into the top of the dough. Cut diagonal marks that are about 1 ½ inches apart. Typically, you will be able to fit in 6 slashes.
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Use a rolling pin on the dough to create a rectangular shape. Roll up the dough. Allow the dough to rise. Cut diagonal slashes into the dough.