Once you have found a few jobs you would like to apply for, you will have to rewrite your resume to suit these jobs. If you are staying in your same industry but are hoping to move down on the totem pole, consider rewriting your resume so that it only contains the skills and experience that are relevant to your specific job. You can consider leaving out more demanding or prestigious positions you have held if they do not particularly apply to the position. Doing this will help you to avoid being labeled “overqualified”. If you are thinking about making a move into a completely different industry, you should tailor your essay so that it reflects all of your transferable skills (skills that you picked up in your current industry that also apply to the industry you are applying to). Again, only focus on experience that is relevant to the job, even if it means leaving out more prestigious experience. Applying to several different jobs at once can help increase your chances of getting hired. While it can be time consuming, tailoring your resume and (if needed) cover letter to the specific job you are applying for is very important. Take time to very carefully read the job description and write your cover letter based on what is listed in the description. If you are requested to appear for an interview, think of it as both a step towards getting a job, and a way to make sure that the company is compatible with your reasons for downsizing. Make sure to bring a copy of your important documents, like your resume or examples of your work. When going to the interview, dress in clothes that are suitable for the job role; business casual is standard, unless the company is very prestigious, or you are applying for a job that requires you to wear a specific set of clothes (like hiking boots for the position of a park ranger). If the job you are interviewing for is significantly less challenging or demanding than your last job, it is important to explain your reasons for applying, particularly if the salary is also much less. Sharing your personal reasons will help your potential employer to understand. For example, discussing the fact that you want to spend time with your kids, or would prefer to work in a less stressful environment, will help the interviewer to understand your reasons. Be gracious in your interview and take care not to come across as ‘overqualified’ or like this job is beneath your skill levels, as  it most likely won’t impress the employer if they think you are looking at this as an easy job or ‘a step down’ from your current position. Once you get a job offer, double check the salary, contract, benefits and policies to make sure this is the right move for you. Be sure to accept this offer and obtain a starting date before you tell your current job. When resigning, be sure to follow the company’s policies and remain professional.
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One-sentence summary -- Rewrite your resume to help you downsize. Create a resume based on your transferable skills. Apply for more than one job at a time. Attend interviews. Be honest with your potential employer about your reasons for applying to the job. Take the plunge.

Q: This glass will be your canvas for the image you want to paint. You should clean off this glass thoroughly and make sure that there aren't any scratches on it. This process will make the glass safe for you to handle while you're painting it and afterward. However, be careful not to scratch the glass. Use a cotton rag to thoroughly clean and rinse the glass with an abrasive cleanser and warm water. After you clean it, make sure that there are no streaks in it. If there are streaks, wash it again. When you rinse and dry the glass, it should be perfectly clear. Print it so that it is exactly the same size as your piece of glass. Trace the image onto tracing paper. The cardboard will provide a sturdy base to work from. It will also prevent tracing paper from tearing.  Use two 4-inch strips of masking tape to attach the traced image to a piece of white cardboard, larger than your glass pane.  Place the strips over the top corners of the traced image.  Attach the glass to the cardboard with small (2-inch) masking tape rings on the underside of the glass, so that you do not cover your painting surface with tape.  As you handle the glass, consider wearing gloves to avoid leaving oily fingerprints on the glass face.  Make sure the image is centered under the glass. Use white cardboard so that the lines from your image are visible and un-muddied by a dark color behind them. This will prevent line doubling, when viewed from above.
A: Clean the sheet of glass. Use fine grade sandpaper to sand the edges of the glass. Clean the glass. Acquire the image that you want to paint. Attach your image and the glass to cardboard. Slide an unmarked sheet of tracing paper between your traced image and the glass.

Article: In anticipation of passport processing times, apply for your passport as soon as possible. Passport applications can be completed online and printed, or you can obtain one from a United States post office that has passport acceptance services.  If you already have a passport but it will expire while you are working in Canada, go ahead and update it before you leave to avoid any future headaches. Many people move to Canada with a 4-year visa, so keep that in mind when reviewing yours. If you need to expedite your passport, you can request and pay for a faster application processing service. If you have family moving with you to Canada, make sure to get their passports and documents arranged, too. You can do this several months before you move to Canada. In fact, doing so is recommended, so you can start building a good credit rating there. To get started, contact the local bank to your future province in Canada. These banks can even have new debit cards waiting for you when you arrive in Canada and they can help you with transferring your funds from your current country to your new Canadian bank account. Before moving from your home country, don’t forget to close down all of your open accounts, including your internet provider services, electricity and other utilities, and whatever else you may have open.  Don’t forget to cancel your current subscriptions and arrange to have your mail forwarded to your new address before you leave. Start making your travel arrangements as soon as you are able to. If you plan to fly, there are airlines that offer discounted one-way air fare for people moving to Canada, so look into that possibility. The decision will be made based on what type of visa you’ve secured. If you’re driving, start planning your route, research which checkpoint you will go through when crossing the border, and begin making preparations to get through border patrol smoothly. You can obtain this information through CIC’s website.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Obtain or update your passport early. Open a Canadian bank account. Settle your finances. Book your flight or plan your drive.