Mechanized roasters are a more expensive, yet extremely efficient, roasting option. These appliances work in the same way that the popcorn popper does--hot air is blown across the beans. However, these roasters result in a very even roast.

Summary: Consider the pros and cons. Finished.


Since these tests reveal personality traits, there are no "right" answers to the questions. However, your manager should be able to tell you the basic concepts you can expect to encounter on the assessment. You can ask your manager:  "Is there anything I can do to prepare for this test?" "What kind of subject matter will I be tested on?" Search for Myers-Briggs tests on the Internet and try taking a few of them. Answer the questions honestly to get the most accurate results. Taking these practice tests can help you know what kinds of questions to expect.  Personality tests are used to determine how extroverted, rational, and emotional you are, among other qualities. Employers use them to evaluate personal qualities, like whether you are introverted or extroverted.  Practice tests can help you identify traits you can work on to become better suited for the job. For example, if the job requires a lot of interaction, you can work on being more outgoing. Think about the qualities the employer says they're looking for in the job ad when answering questions. If they're looking for highly ambitious people, don't provide answers that make you sound complacent. If they're looking for someone detail-oriented, make sure your answers are consistent and meticulous. Don't be modest when answering questions about yourself, but also make sure not to misrepresent yourself either. Job assessment tests often ask similar questions several times using slightly different wording. If you provide inconsistent answers on the test, this could seem like a red flag to the employer. They might assume that you're lying or that you behave erratically. For instance, if you call yourself extroverted in one answer but then say you prefer spending time alone in another answer, this will seem inconsistent. Job assessment tests often ask questions about whether or not you're honest, trusting, and optimistic. If you make yourself sound like a negative or untruthful person, employers will most likely lose interest in you. For instance, job assessment tests often ask if you think it's normal to steal things from work. You should answer “no” to this kind of question. Answering “yes” may make you sound cynical or like someone who frequently steals. People who don't work well on teams usually perform poorly at work and rarely advance in the organization. If you make yourself seem overly introverted or disagreeable, employers might think you'd be a poor fit for the company. When questions ask if you're outgoing, courteous, flexible, and so on, answer in the affirmative whenever possible. Employers want to know that you can handle stress and control your temper. Never choose answers that suggest you think it's normal to get angry with co-workers or managers. Choose answers that show that you don't get overwhelmed by deadlines or multi-tasking. This will let employers know that you'll be a calm and collected worker.

Summary: Ask your hiring manager to give you an idea of what to expect. Take practice personality tests online to prepare. Provide answers that show you are a good fit for the job. Answer questions consistently. Choose answers that show you're ethical and positive. Give answers that show you work well with others. Choose answers that show you're level headed.


You can use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to line your tray, but skip plastic wrap since it's not oven-safe. When it’s fully baked, the glitter should be dry and will start to peel away from the baking tray. Your edible glitter should last for months, but may lose some sparkle over time. Be sure to keep away from water and sunlight to prolong its shelf life.

Summary: Preheat the oven to 280 °F (138 °C) and line a baking tray. Bake the glitter for 10 minutes. Store the edible glitter in an airtight container or jar.


Once you own shares of stock in a company, you have two choices.  You can have the monthly dividends sent directly to you or you can choose to reinvest them to purchase additional stock.  The latter option is known as a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, or DRIP. Many companies that offer DSPPs also offer DRIPs. However, if you do not want to purchase stock through a DSPP, you can purchase one share of stock in a company with a company such as Frame a Stock. Enrolling in a DRIP is usually simple and involves few or no commission fees.  Once you are enrolled, the process is entirely automated, so you don’t have to worry about monitoring it.  DRIPs also allow you to purchase fractional shares, which is purchasing less than one full share at a time.  Over time, purchasing fractional shares is lucrative because instead of holding on to cash while it builds up, it is invested right away.  DRIPs also enjoy the benefits of dollar cost averaging.  Over time, the investor pays an average cost for shares of the stock. The drawbacks of DRIPs are similar to those of DSPPs.  Depending on the company with which you are investing, the fees can become expensive.  Also, investors must think about ways to diversify their portfolio, which is difficult with DRIPs.  Although dollar cost averaging and purchasing fractional shares are beneficial to investors, DRIPs do not allow the investor any control over the purchase date of the shares.  Finally, record-keeping for tax purposes can be cumbersome. Choose between the partial or full enrollment plans.  With a partial enrollment plan, a portion of the dividends are paid to you.  The rest is reinvested back into the company. With the full enrollment plan, the entire monthly dividend is used to purchase additional shares. If the monthly dividends are not sufficient to purchase shares in the company, they are allowed to accrue until additional shares can be purchased.
Summary: Understand the meaning of a DRIP. Understand the benefits. Understand the downside. Choose a dividend reinvestment option.