Most record labels post available jobs online through career websites. When you find a job, send in your resume or cover letter. Apply for as many jobs as you can to increase your chances of getting hired.  Check sites like Indeed.com and Monster.com for career postings. Make sure you have the credentials before you apply for a job. For instance, don’t apply for a job that requires 10 years of experience if you only have 2 years of experience. If you know which labels you’re interested in working for, go directly to their website to learn about career opportunities. Scroll through the available jobs and look for one that’s a good fit for you. Then, send in your resume and cover letter. Only apply for jobs that you’re qualified to do. You’ll likely need to work your way up the ladder to the job you want. Look for jobs that are labeled as entry-level or don’t require much experience. This increases your chances of getting hired.  Most entry-level positions will be jobs like personal assistant or street team member. You might also do data entry. Don’t worry if the job isn’t what you eventually hope to do. It usually takes time to work your way to your dream job, and most people start at the bottom. Since working for a label is very competitive, you may struggle to get hired. Don’t despair! Instead, apply for other types of jobs within the industry. Use this job to network with other people in the industry and build up your resume. Then, start applying for jobs at a label. For example, apply at a radio station, work for a small recording studio, get a job with a festival or event planner, or work local concerts. Put your all into the job you get to impress your supervisors and label executives. Then, apply for promotions whenever they come up. Over time, you may be able to ascend the career ladder to your dream job. It’s common for music labels to promote from within, so you’re more likely to get higher level positions if you’re already working for them.

Summary: Look for advertised positions on employment websites. Visit the record label’s website to view available positions. Apply for an entry-level position to get your foot in the door. Take a job related to the music industry if you can’t find work at a label. Work your way up to the job you want.


The Chicago Author-Date style is like a mixture of MLA and APA. Just like in MLA, the Chicago Author-Date style inserts a parenthetical citation at the end of the sentence, before the period. But the information included in the parenthetical is more like APA: author, date, and page number. There is no punctuation between the author and date, but the date and page number are separated by a comma:  The worldwide population of bees is in significant decline (Brown 2011, 203). Brown points out that the worldwide population of bees is in significant decline (2011, 203). If you have multiple authors with the same last name, include the first initial in the parenthetical citation: (J. Smith 2005, 192). If you have multiple essays by the same author, the reader should be able to distinguish them by the year you've provided. But, if you have two articles by the same author and published in the same year, you mark them with a letter, like in APA. The letter again corresponds with the alphabetization of the essay titles by first major word: (Smith 2005a, 192). The Notes-Bibliography system does not require a bibliography, but the Date-Author system does. Like in MLA or APA, the reference list appears after the text of your essay has finished. The first line of each entry is unindented, while all subsequent lines are indented. Entries are listed in alphabetic order.  Essay found in a print anthology: Last, First. "Title in Title Case." In Anthology in Title Case, edited by First Last, Page range. City: Publisher, Year. Essay found in a print journal: Last, First. "Title in Title Case." Journal in Title Case Volume, no. Issue (Year): Page range. Essay found in online database: Last, First. "Title in Title Case." Journal in Title Case Volume, no. Issue (Year): Page range. Url for database.

Summary: Use parenthetical citations in-text. Include information to distinguish between multiple authors and essays, if needed. Create a reference list.


Mild anemia may not become noticeable until it has progressed to a more severe level. That is why it is important to take your cat for an annual checkup with a veterinarian to detect health problems early and treat them before they get worse. If you do not have a veterinarian where you take your cat, find one as soon as possible and take your cat for an initial appointment. Although cats are known to be a bit lazy, lethargy is not normal for a cat. If your cat is skipping meals because she is asleep, or you return home from work to find the cat in the same spot you left her, then your cat could be lethargic. A loss of appetite is another potential symptom of anemia in cats. Pay attention to how much your cat is eating. If she is eating less than is normal for her, then this may also indicate that your cat may be anemic. Pale gums indicate that your cat may be anemic. Your cat’s gums should be a rosy pink color, just like our gums. It is preferable to look at your cat’s gums in a room with natural lighting. Artificial lighting can give gums an artificial creamy or yellow tinge. To look at your cat’s gums, gently lift the upper lip and look at the gums. If your cat has pale gums, then this is a sign that your cat may be anemic. If your cat has pale gums and/or other symptoms of anemia, you will need to take your cat to see a veterinarian. The vet will examine your cat and check for problems such as fleas, lice, or other parasites. The vet will also check for unusual organ enlargement or masses within the abdomen that could indicate that your cat has a tumor. The vet will then draw blood to run lab tests. The lab tests will look at the cat's biochemistry and hematology, an examination of the red and white blood cells. These lab tests can tell the vet if the cat is anemic, as well as determine the severity of the problem, tell whether the problem is recent or long-standing, and confirm whether the cat is making new red blood cells or not.

Summary: Be aware that mild anemia may have no noticeable symptoms. Watch for a severe lack of energy. Pay attention to your cat’s appetite. Check the color of your cat’s gums. Take your cat to see a veterinarian for a full exam.


If you want a quick way to combat bed head, hold your comb under running water or lightly mist your hair with a spray bottle. Once your hair is slightly damp, comb it into your favorite style. Another benefit of short hair is that you can use your fingers to create a cool hair style! Just tousle your damp hair, then let it air dry. Protect your hair from heat damage by using rollers. Wrap your damp hair around soft rollers, then allow it to air dry for several hours or overnight (or sit under a hooded dryer). You may need to use a smaller roller in your hair if your hair is very short.  Special styling tools called end papers can help you grip the end of short hair to wrap sections evenly around rollers. If you have to go out while you have rollers in your hair, wrap a pretty scarf around your head. A pillowcase can absorb moisture from your hair, and friction as you move your head across your pillow can cause your hair to break. Protect your hair by wrapping it in a silk scarf before you go to sleep. This will also help your hairstyle last longer. If you don't have a silk scarf, try buying a silk pillowcase.
Summary: Style your hair quickly with a damp comb or a spray bottle. Try roller setting your hair instead of heat styling it. Wrap your hair at night in a silk scarf.