Article: If you’re interviewing with a public company, find and read their quarterly reports, as well as the reports of their competitors. If the company is private, read the company’s Dun & Bradstreet credit reports. A CFO must understand all aspects of the business, from operations to sales. You need to point out how you gained knowledge in these areas. For example, you might have volunteered for committees in your organization that allowed you to work with people in other departments. Alternately, you might have engaged in job shadowing or cross-training. Whatever your experience, highlight it. Get in the right frame of mind for the interview. For example, imagine you are a consultant who’s been hired to come up with a strategy for the company. Ask questions like the following:  What does this business hope to accomplish in the next year? What do you want to avoid in the next year? What are your needs over the coming 12 months? Why is the position open? Did someone leave? Instead of writing generic thank-you notes, use the information that learned during the interview to draft a proposal for the business. For example, if the business needs to raise funds in the next 12 months, you can draft a proposal identifying which funding sources the business should pursue. Sending a draft proposal lets you show off your business skills. It also shows you were engaged during the interview and can swiftly synthesize information.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Read the company’s financial documents to prepare. Explain how you see the big picture. Ask appropriate questions. Follow up with a draft proposal.

Problem: Article: When squabbles break out between toddlers, it's tempting to step in immediately. It's better, however, to give toddlers the chance to learn and grow. Let them try to resolve the conflict themselves. compassion, conviction, and consequences. If the toddlers cannot resolve the conflict themselves – as will often be the case – try to keep these three basic concepts in mind. Have compassion for what toddlers are experiencing and struggling with. Respect their convictions, but emphasize the fact that their actions have consequences. When toddlers continue to fight over toys, it's best to separate them and give them time to cool down. Do not allow them to continue snatching toys back and forth. Wait until everyone is calm, and then try to piece together what happened – not so much to determine who is “guilty” but to find an acceptable solution to the problem. To separate children, simply hold their hands firmly and lead them to separate areas. Ask them to stay put, and insist that they obey. Make sure everyone is calm before you allow them to leave their separate corners. If you cannot find a suitable solution, or if the toddlers involved are too upset to discuss the issue, remove the toy. Take it from them as gently and politely as possible, and then put it out of their reach. Ignore any shrieking or crying that results. When you step in to resolve arguments, you should give reasons for your actions. Allow toddlers to express themselves, and listen to them. Try to involve them in the decision-making process. In general, it's best to approach fights over toys with compassion and understanding. Let toddlers know that their feelings are valid. It's fine to say, “I know it makes you sad and angry to share this truck, and that's okay. It's fine to be sad and angry. But you need to be a good friend and let Johnny have a turn.” If one or more of the toddlers is very upset, you need to take time to calm that child down and validate his or her feelings before you attempt to teach a lesson about sharing. When children are upset, they cannot focus well on learning; they will just get more upset if you try to scold or lecture them. Remain neutral, and don't pay too much attention to which child started the argument. Even if one toddler is clearly wrong, it's not going to help much to discuss it. Focus on finding a solution. Even if one particular toddler is frequently the cause of fights over toys, it helps nothing to label him or her as a “bully” or “meanie.” You should not call children “selfish” or “greedy,” and you should never call them names. Doing so may affect their self esteem and confidence. Furthermore, if you call a child a bully, he or she may start believing it; this will only lead to more of the behavior that you are trying to stop. Depending on the situation, you can try enforcing ten to fifteen minutes of quiet time (placing toddlers in their cribs works well for this) or removing the toy in question. When toddlers are calm and cooperative again, offer lots of praise. Give them hugs and congratulate them for learning to calm themselves down and work together.
Summary: Try not to get involved immediately. Remember the three “C”s: Control grabbing. Remove the object of dispute. Make decisions with (rather than for) toddlers. Validate toddlers' feelings. Deal with emotions before you try to teach a lesson. Refrain from taking sides. Resist the urge to label children. Enforce consequences. Praise toddlers when they comply.

Before you use the banana peel, you want to make sure that your skin is free from dirt and oils. Use a mild cleanser to clean the affected area, then rinse with cool water. Pat the skin dry with a soft clean towel. Don't scrub or rub your skin too harshly. This will inflame your skin and could make acne worse. You'll want to pick out a banana that is ripe. It should be yellow with black spots. Avoid bananas that are under-ripe (bright yellow with green tips) or over-ripe (greasy and black). Using a ripe banana will also make it easier to wipe over the acne-affected area. Remove the banana from its peel. You won't need to use it to treat acne, so eat it or save it for treating another skin issue. Cut the peel so that it's easy to hold a chunk in your hand. Banana peels contain vitamins A, B, C, E, and contain potassium, zinc, iron, and manganese. These nutrients can calm inflamed skin and and reduce acne outbreaks. Use the interior part of the peel that appears white. Take the chunk of banana peel and gently rub or massage your skin with it for about 10 minutes. Every few minutes, you should check to see if the peel is still white inside. Once it's turned black, replace it with another piece and continue massaging your skin. Don't immediately wash your face once you've finished massaging it with the banana peel. If you can, wait until the end of the day to rinse your skin off with cool water. This will allow your skin to absorb the banana peel's nutrients. If you can't wait until the end of the day to wash your face, try rubbing the peel on your face before you go to bed. In the morning, rinse your face with clean water. While you only need to rub your face with the banana peel once during the day, you should do this for several days in a row. After a few days, you may notice your acne begin to clear up or at least appear less red. If you notice your skin becomes extremely irritated after using the banana peel, stop using it and give your skin a chance to rest. Consider seeing a dermatologist if your acne continues or gets worse.
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Wash your skin. Select your banana. Prepare the peel. Rub the banana peel over your skin. Let your skin rest. Continue to treat your skin with banana peels.