Q: You may have had a mentor at your university or a professor that you worked closely with. These are often ideal people to consult about job opportunities. You might ask:  "Where have other graduates from our epidemiology program found work?" "Is there anyone you can refer me to about continuing my research?" "Do you happen to have a colleague at [prospective company/agency/lab] who I could talk to about employment opportunities?" This includes government agencies, like the Centers for Disease Control. Think back to research you particularly enjoyed while earning your degree. What organizations were those researchers affiliated with? This may put you on the track of your new workplace. The American College of Epidemiology has a comprehensive section of job postings for many different agencies. Check to see if these might be suitable for you. You have the opportunity to make many connections at these kind of conferences, and you may even reconnect with friends or previous colleagues who might be able to recommend you for work. You should also use these events to learn of any shifts in the epidemiological community that might influence your research or job-seeking. Some experts estimate that the highest paid jobs in epidemiology can be found in the fields of pharmaceuticals and medical manufacturing. You may be able to get this kind of job through the knowledge of specific pharmaceuticals you gained over the course of your study.
A: Make use of resources at your graduating university. Consider companies that specialize in your area of interest. Check public postings. Attend professional conferences. Note research associated pharmaceuticals in your specialty.

Q: Follow the instructions on the package to find the proper ratio of water to powder. Some people describe the consistency you should aim for as “creamy mashed potatoes”. It needs to be thick enough to stick on the wall and not drip, but liquid enough that it is malleable and workable.  Use your knife to mix it or, if you have one, a mixing attachment on the end of a drill.  Only mix as much as you think you will use that day, as the compound hardens overnight. If you aren't sure about how much to mix, start conservatively as you can always make more. Using a mixing attachment on a drill takes a lot of the work out of mixing the compound, but it’s also more expensive if you don’t already own the attachment. You can find the attachments at a home goods store. The most important thing when mixing the compound is to make sure that there are no sizeable lumps in the mix. Trying to apply these onto a wall is a nightmare. Cut the tape to the length of the joint. Try to apply it as straight as you can get it.  Make sure that you only put it down a maximum of 2 hours before you plan on applying compound as after this, it’s likely that it will fall off.  The mesh tape provides the base that you will apply the compound over. If you were to apply compound without any tape on, the compound would crack once it was dry. Mesh tape also allows you to work on it immediately after you apply it. Paper tape requires at least 24 hours to dry. It’s tough to know exactly how much to apply, but it needs to be enough to cover the line where the 2 pieces of drywall meet.  If you realize you haven’t applied enough, or you’ve applied too much, you can always scrape some off or add some more on. A section of 12 in (30 cm) of drywall is just a simple, base measurement. Feel free to work on larger or smaller sections at a time. Only use the compound over joints in the drywall, rather than applying it to the entire wall. Start where the compound starts, and do this as smoothly as possible. Try to avoid using lots of little motions, as this inevitably leads to you creating little ridges in the compound. The first motion is about creating a nice smooth bottom coat, so don’t worry if it looks like you’ve applied too much. Make sure to be slow and smooth in your motion to ensure you flatten the compound evenly. Also, in between each stroke, ensure that you wipe the knife clean on the edge of whatever container your compound is in.  The bottom edge of your knife has a different angle which makes it better for the second portion of smoothing out the compound. The portion that you have worked on is now fairly smooth, and isn’t raised too far off from the drywall. If it isn’t smooth, just repeat the smoothing motion and keep removing the compound you drag off each time. Look for information on your compound’s container for how long it takes to dry. Most of the time, 90 minutes is fine. Letting the compound dry is hugely important as it needs to set. Once it is set, you are able to work on it to get a finished product. Do this by rubbing the sponge firmly on the hardened compound until it is smooth and free from any chunks or lumps. Depending on the type of compound you used, you may have to sand really hard, or it may be fairly easy.   You can choose to do this at the very end of taping and floating a large room, or you can just do it after each smaller portion you work on is dry. It’s really important that the compound is completely dry when you start sanding. Once you’ve finished sanding, your job is complete and you can move onto the next portion of the building process, which is priming the drywall for paint or wallpaper!
A: Mix your powdered compound with water to a smooth consistency. Lay down mesh tape on whatever joints you are working on. Smear a scoop of mix onto a 12 in (30 cm) length of drywall joints. Drag the top edge of the knife across the compound. Use the bottom edge to smooth out the compound even further. Let the compound dry for about 90 minutes. Use your sanding sponge to smooth out the compound.

Q: Before you attempt the magnetic hands technique, find someone willing to work with you. Seek out a friend or family member who will allow you to practice hypnosis on them. You should always select someone you're close to initially before attempting hypnosis on strangers or acquaintances. It can take quite awhile to get the technique right. Once you've found a participant, get them in the proper position. Instruct them on how to place their hands.  Have them sit upright on a chair or sofa. Then, instruct them to hold their hands in their lap with the palms facing the ceiling. The magnetic hands technique should be something you engage in for lighthearted fun. Hypnotherapy to treat issues like depression and anxiety should only be administered by a licensed mental health professional with experience in hypnosis. You should never attempt to hypnotize someone as a form of therapy if you are not a trained professional with an advanced understanding of mental illness and psychiatry.
A: Find someone willing to be hypnotized. Get them into the right position. Do not perform hypnosis as a form of therapy unless you have specific training.

Q: Many websites have a place where you can enter the product's ingredients to determine if they're Curly Girl approved. For instance, visit one of the websites at http://www.isitcg.com/ or https://www.curlsbot.com/. Look on the back of the product for the ingredient list. Add ingredients to the box on the website, making sure to separate each one with a comma or a comma and a space. Be sure to spell the ingredients correctly; if you misspell something, the website may sort it into the wrong category because it doesn't recognize it. Once you hit "Submit," you'll be redirected to a second page with your results. The website http://www.isitcg.com/ divides ingredients into "Not CG Approved" and "Probably OK," for instance. If any of the ingredients fall into "Not CG Approved," then you want to avoid that product if you're using CG Approved ones. "Probably OK" means that the ingredients didn't directly match ones on the "bad" list or they're on the CG Approved list.
A:
Navigate to a webpage that features a Curly Girl ingredient analyzer. Type in the ingredients from the product. Hit "Submit" and look at the results.