INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Each company defines teamwork differently. You should never go into an interview making assumptions about the nature of teamwork in a given company. You want your response catered to a specific company's values.  Review the job description carefully prior to the interview. See what information is provided about teamwork and working with others. These descriptions can give you insight into that company's idea of teamwork. Different positions require different types of teamwork. A startup company may want to make sure they hire someone who can wear different hats and work with a variety of different people. An entry-level position may simply want someone who gets along with others easily. For a managerial position, a company may want someone who can work with others as a leader. Team player questions are not always obvious. While an interviewer may ask something like, "Are you a team player?" directly, team player questions are typically disguised. Make sure you know common questions asked to assess your skills working with a team prior to an interview.  An employer may ask you to describe something related to teamwork. He or she may say, "Tell me about a time you had to work with others" or "Tell me about a teamwork experience that was rewarding for you." Employers may not ask for examples directly, but teamwork questions are always best answered with examples. An employer may ask something vague, like, "Do you prefer to work in a group or individually?" or "What is the most challenging part of being a team member?" When an employer asks you a teamwork question, they are trying to assess specific things about your personality and ability to work with others. In order to answer the question most effectively, understand what an employer hopes to learn.  These questions test your ability to work with others. Teamwork is almost always part of a job, so employers want people who are capable of working with others. Make sure you showcase an example or examples where you have worked successfully with a variety of people. There are no right answers to the question, but employers want to know that you can handle conflict, communicate effectively, and collaborate with others. Prior to going into an interview, do some brainstorming. You should think of a number of examples you can use to answer teamwork questions. Think of a variety of recent, real life situations in which you had to work as a team.  Jot down jobs you have had in the past. From there, jot down teamwork experiences. Did you have to make a presentation alongside a co-worker at your past job? Were you required to work with an editor when writing a press release? Were you a member of a project team? Do people report to you? How did you interact with your superior? Have several examples in mind. When the question is posed, you will be able to draw from the best example you have. If an employer wants to know how you handle conflict, one question should deal with a disagreement you had with a coworker. If an employer wants to assess your ability to lead, you should have an example where you took on a leadership position.

SUMMARY: Research the company's definition of a team player. Learn about the common types of team player questions. Evaluate what the interviewer is trying to learn. Have a variety of real life examples on cue.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Spending long periods of time staring at a computer screen is a common culprit for causing headaches. Staring at a bright screen all day puts strain on your eyes and can too easily lead to headaches. Flashing images can over-activate your retina and the nerves in your eyes, another cause of head pain.  Try to limit your computer use whenever possible. If you need to use a computer for work, take frequent breaks; get up, walk around, go outside for some air. Take a ten minute for every hour you're online to stave off headaches. Take a few days every week to keep off electronics and relax. No work/business negotiations should be scheduled. Take these days to relax and reduce stress, as stress is a frequent culprit for headaches. Either take a supplement or include foods in your diet rich in riboflavin, or B2 vitamins. Start eating more organ meats, leafy green vegetables, beans, nuts, and seeds. Some substances are more likely to cause headaches than others. You can prevent headaches by limiting your intake of these substances:   Nitrates and nitrites. Nitrates and nitrites are found in processed meats and in monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is used to enhance the flavor of some foods. Nitrates can also be found in some heart medicines.   Phenylethylamine, which is found in some chocolate and cheeses.   Tyramine, which is sometimes found in nuts and fermented meats, cheeses, and soy.   Aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in many foods.   Caffeine and alcohol can also trigger headaches in some people. Prolonged exposure to sunshine can mess with your brain’s thalamus, which sends pain signals to your body. To protect your eyes from the glare and decrease the risk of headaches, wear polarized sunglasses with UVA/UVB protection. Make sure your current glasses are correct. If you have eye strain, it could be a cause of headaches. Many women get tension headaches from an unforgiving hairdo that pulls at their scalp. Loosen your bun or ponytail, or wear your hair down to minimize the risk of headaches.

SUMMARY: Turn off your computer. Get a healthy dose of B vitamins daily. Avoid headache-inducing substances. Wear sunglasses. Let your hair down.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You’ll first need a  deep or wide edged wooden picture frame. You can get these from the dollar or thrift stores for next-to-nothing. Your other supplies will be Balsa wood, a ruler, double-sided tape, a pencil, paint or something to mark the wood with, a craft knife, craft glue, and backing paper. Backing paper can just be your standard drawing paper. The contents will determine the size and shape of the shadow box you end up putting together. You can put whatever you want in there as long as it fits! Many people use seaside objects such as shells, coral, pebbles. Some people make entire doll house/storefront/miniature scenes within shadow boxes. Others prefer nature objects: gumnuts, leaves, herbs, flowers, seeds, pods, etc. Take a look at other potential options below.  Collectibles: Stamps, spoons, coins, stickers, etc. Scrapbooking: The shadow box provides an great display case for scrapbook elements of all kinds. Insects: Do you have a butterfly or beetle collection? A shadowbox is perfect for displaying them. Be kind to the wildlife though; a paper or photographic collection can be just as interesting Militaria: Medals, insignia, buckles, awards, badges, etc. Play around with a design in advance. That way you'll know where to glue everything in place. Arrange the actual objects on a sheet of paper about the same size as the inside of the frame, or draw the outline of the object onto blank paper to guide your arrangement later. If it doesn't have deep sides already, it won't work well for the purposes of this box. You can buy a shadowbox frame on the Internet or an arts and crafts store. You can even make your own if you want. It’s really just a picture frame.

SUMMARY:
Gather your supplies. Decide what you'd like to place inside the shadow box first. Consider the typical shadow box contents. Arrange the objects you plan to put in the shadow box around a sheet of paper. Choose a frame that has deep sides.