An important measure of how much a company wants to hire you is whether or not they try gauge your interest. If they really want you, they are going to try to figure out how much you want them. If this is asked directly, or even indirectly, it may be a very good sign.  For example, an interviewer might ask, "What did you think when you first learned about this position?" This is an indirect way to gauge your enthusiasm. Alternatively, they may ask "What attracted you to this job?" Discussions of salary, initiated by the company, usually do not emerge unless the prospect of hiring you is realistic. If your interviewer brings up the subject of salary, it can be a sign towards the positive.  This is particularly true if they are extending a salary offer. Before your interview, spend some thinking about what level of salary you will bargain for. You can review salaries for similar positions at sites like PayScale, Glassdoor, and Monster. One nearly indisputable sign that you are in the running for the job is a request for second interview. Many times this will occur at the end of your interview, and other times they will call and set it up later. In any case, a second interview insures that you have made it to the short list for this job.  A second interview means that they have narrowed it down to a few strong candidates who will be interviewed again. You will want to be as prepared as you can for your second interview (do some research on the company, prepare some good questions to ask, and try to anticipate what they might ask you). By the second interview, you should have previously reviewed the company through Internet and social media searches. However, you need to review their previous information and check for any news since the first interview. Often times, interviewers will not ask for references unless they actually intend to contact them. So a request for professional references can be a very good sign! That said, many HR departments have already received resumes with references, so a lack of questions is not a negative signal.  Be sure to have a list of references ready when you head to your interview. Type up your reference list and bring it along with another copy of your resume. In most cases, the interviewer will have asked more in-depth questions about your current job, past experiences, and/or education. Your answers should have tied these experiences to the duties and competencies required of you in the new job. It is a particularly good sign if the conversation moved to a problem that the company has and how your experience and skills can be used to solve it. This means that the interviewer can imagine you filling the position. If this come up in the interview, remember to reinforce the idea in your follow-up correspondence. Once again, a truly interested employer will be working to gauge your interest in the position. As such, they may come right out and ask you about any other job prospects you have in the works. This is an excellent sign that they’d love to have you aboard!  For example, an interviewer may simply ask, "Have you interviewed for any other positions?" If asked this, it is best to be honest. Depending on your answer, you may come off as someone in high-demand, or someone truly dedicated to this job opportunity, and either one can be good. However, there is no need to talk about rejections or interview processes that did not work out. After you respond, notice whether or not they try to sell you on this job. This is a particularly good sign.

Summary: Notice if they ask how interested you are. Note whether or not they discuss salary. Notice if they ask for a second interview. Observe if they ask for your references. Assess how well your experience was linked to the job. Note whether they ask about other job prospects.


Fermentation happens more quickly in warmer temperatures, so ideally, you should place the container in a space with a temperature between 60 and 80°F (15 to 27°C). Make sure that it’s dark as well because fermentation requires darkness to occur. A basement or pantry shelf is a good spot to ferment the vinegar.

Summary: Place the mixture in a dark, warm place.


Post sticky notes or hang large blank pieces of paper in places you frequent, like the bathroom or kitchen. Add new words and their definitions to the hanging paper as you encounter them. That way you’ll find yourself frequently encountering them as you go about your day.  Include a written definition of the word if you’re struggling to remember it. You can also draw a small picture depicting the meaning of the word beside it to help you build the association. For foreign vocabulary, try writing words for everyday objects like "mirror" and "table" on sticky notes. Attach the sticky notes to the objects the words refer to to strengthen the association between the word and the object in your mind. Writing new words into sentences that are relevant to your own life can help you build strong and relevant associations. For example, if you want to learn to use the word “azure,” a term for a deep blue color, write it into several sentences that relate to your current situation or surroundings: “My new shampoo bottle is a striking azure color” or “the sky this summer has been a particularly vivid azure.” The more fun you can make your vocabulary learning time, the more likely you are to do it and to learn from it.  There are a number of vocabulary-learning games accessible online. To see a sampling of learning apps for tablets and smartphones, go here. For a listing of web-browser based games, go here. For a review of various vocabulary-learning software options, go here. If you prefer a game you can play offline, see EdHelper’s Board Game Generator. This technique will be particularly helpful to you if you're a visual learner.  Another tool that is great for learning vocabulary words is Quizlet! Create a vocabulary journal or notebook and write out new words and their definitions. Write them as often as you need in order to set them in your memory. Create stories using your new words. You can write stories that simply incorporate the new words into a narrative, or you can challenge yourself to write a story using only your vocabulary words. Draw pictures depicting the meaning of your vocabulary words to accompany their definitions. Create a visual storyboard if you like to express yourself artistically.

Summary: Integrate the new words into your environment. Make the new words part of your life. Turn learning into a game. Make a visual record of your work.


Turn your oven onto a bake or fan bake setting and let it preheat for a few minutes. Find a baking tray with shallow sides and lightly grease it. Transfer your ham steaks to the baking tray and brush one side with your chosen glaze. Carefully flip them over, and lightly brush the ham steaks with the glaze on the other side. For more glaze and little more flavor, you can continue applying glaze every 5-10  minutes while the ham steaks cook. Put the baking tray with your ham steaks on it in the oven, and let them cook for around 25 minutes. Check the ham steaks as they cook until they are browned on either side and heated all the way through. Take your ham steaks out of the oven and transfer to a serving plate to eat immediately. Any leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.  Be careful when taking the baking tray out of the oven, as it will be very hot. Use oven mitts or a kitchen towel to avoid touching it directly. For extra flavor, add another layer of glaze just before serving your ham steaks.
Summary: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and prepare a pan. Glaze your ham steaks and place them on the tray. Bake the ham steaks for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve your ham steaks while they're hot from the oven.