Train restaurant employees by setting a good example for them with your own behavior. As the boss, you're always being observed by employees, and new hires will especially look to you for the right way to conduct themselves. Keep this in mind when you work with other members of the wait staff, vendors and diners and conduct yourself courteously and professionally. Training should not stop soon after an employee joins your staff. In order to reinforce best practices, you should hold training sessions regularly. This will not only help your staff recall everything you’ve covered before, but will act as an opportunity to train seasoned staff in new techniques and approaches.  Use regular training events as an opportunity to train staff on new techniques and changes to your restaurant. This will be especially important if you have a menu change. Use regular training events as an opportunity to bring in outside trainers who utilize different techniques than you have used in the past. Use regular training events as an opportunity to retrain and refresh seasoned staff who are becoming set in their ways or even careless. Holding meetings with your employees – whether it be a group meeting or individual meetings – is one of the best ways to reinforce best practices. Meetings don’t necessarily have to address staff weaknesses or bad things. Use meetings as an opportunity to lead by example and to highlight what you want your staff to do to improve your business and the customer experience.  Focus on your staff’s strengths, and encourage them to live up to these strengths and emulate each other’s positive qualities. Hold semi-regular group meetings every 2-3 months, at a minimum. Hold one-on-one meetings with employees you think are falling behind. Use this as an opportunity to discuss performance evaluations and to encourage them to live up to their abilities. Hold one-on-one meetings with employees you think are doing a great job. Talk about their good qualities and let them know that their work has been noticed. Reinforcing best practices is not just about training and teaching, it is also about recognizing your employees who do outstanding jobs. By recognizing these employees, you’ll send the message that you are paying attention and that their efforts are being noticed. Consider:  Recognizing your top employees at regular meetings. Recognizing top employees in a private meeting. Recognizing top employees through social media. Giving top employees awards or cash bonuses.
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One-sentence summary -- Set a good example. Hold regular training refreshers. Hold meetings with your employees. Recognize your best employees.


Tension rods are made of two interlocking shafts. Find the point where the two shafts fit together and place one hand on either side of this point. Twist counterclockwise to lengthen the rod.  A tension rod is not fixed permanently to the walls. It is held in place by a strong spring inside the rod, which applies enough pressure on the walls to hold it in place.  Twisting clockwise will shorten the curtain rod. Continue expanding the length of the rod by twisting counterclockwise until both ends meet the shower wall. Adjust the placement of the ends until they are exactly where you want them. Then expand the rod a little more until the tension creates a stable hold on both sides of the shower.  In general, tension rods can be adjusted to fit the width of most spaces without requiring any measurement beforehand.  If you do want to measure beforehand, the rod’s final length should be approximately 1 inch longer than the space it will occupy to maintain a snug fit. Double check the tension by twisting clockwise to shorten the rod back into its original position, then repeat the process again. Confirm that the rod feels firmly affixed in place after repeating the process.  The more you have to lengthen the tension rod to fit in place, the less stable its hold will be. If your rod is unable to maintain a strong hold, you probably need to get a longer tension rod. Take a level and hold it horizontally. Place the flat top of the level directly against the rod in the center. The tiny bubble will tell you if the rod is straight or crook. Tweak slightly to make it straight, if necessary.
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One-sentence summary -- Increase the rod’s length by twisting counterclockwise. Expand the rod until both ends are fixed in the marked location. Confirm the rod is suitable for the space by testing the tension. Use a level to make sure the rod is perfectly straight.


Apply for jobs in production online using sites like Craigslist, Indeed and Monster. Craigslist may be the best bet for finding small projects in your area that need short-term help. Job sites like Indeed and Monster usually post long-term jobs, which are harder to get but are more permanent. Don’t send the same general resume and cover letter on all your applications. You want to make sure that you express why you as a candidate admire that studio or company and how you would fit into the environment there. For example, you could include a sentence in your cover letter that says, “I am particularly excited to have the opportunity to apply to Red Crown Productions because I admire the work they have done to bring national attention to smaller, independent filmmakers.” Don’t apply for an Executive Director position if you have no experience in the industry. Look for Production Assistant, also known as PA, roles. These are the entry-level positions in film and video production, and are where many start off when getting into production. Unfortunately, this is an almost inevitable part of starting out in film or video production. Almost everyone in the industry has to pay their dues and do unpaid work as assistants or runners. If a studio or company is interesting, fetching coffee may be worth it for the connections that you can make. You have already researched studios and companies in your area. Make a list of the ones that most interest you and call their production office . You will likely reach the Production Assistant on the phone. Ask them if there are any openings and if you can send a resume.  Just because a studio doesn’t list jobs, it doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Many studios hire through word of mouth or through references, which is why pursuing them is a good tactic. Create a LinkedIn profile and post your resume. Get in touch with any recruiters that you can find that are in the industry. LinkedIn is fast becoming one of the most vital ways to find jobs in the digital age. If you get an interview with a studio or company, do thorough research. Make sure you know things like their size, where they usually work and what projects they have been doing.  Their website is always a great place to start. You can also find information on them by doing a Google search. If you get an interview, do your best to communicate your own skills and assets. Bring each question back to your strengths and the ways that you can contribute effectively to the company or project. Stay positive and down to earth. The last thing any film crew needs is someone who will bring drama to the table. Present yourself as someone who is grounded and is willing to follow directions. After the interview, send an email thanking the interviewer for their time. It is a polite gesture that is almost standard interviewing procedure now. It will also make sure that the employer will keep you in mind as he or she is interviewing other candidates.
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Apply to jobs positions online. Customize your resume and cover letter for each job that you apply to. Apply to jobs you’re qualified for. Don’t be above internships or unpaid positions. Contact studios or companies that interest you. Use LinkedIn to apply for jobs. Research the company or studio before the interview. Show yourself in the best light during the interview. Always follow up on an interview.