Article: Use shallow bowls or disposable food lids. Make sure you use something you don't mind throwing away and then add instant potato flakes to them. Set them where you've seen evidence of rats so that the potato flakes will be right in their path. Make sure to put at least 1/2 cup (50 g) in each bowl so the rats will really chow down. For this to work well, they need to drink water after consuming the potato flakes. Typically, they're pretty good at finding water on their own, but you can also set out small bowls of water near the potato flakes. Rats are drawn to the food, so they'll come chow down on the dried flakes. Then, when they drink water, the subsequent bloating will eventually cause their deaths. Check on the bowls once a day at least. If they're not being eaten, you may need to move the bowls elsewhere. Alternatively, try adding 1-2 spoonfuls of sugar to the mix to make the food more enticing.
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Place bowls of instant mashed potatoes in the rats' path. Make sure the rats have a source of water. Keep an eye out to make sure the flakes are being eaten.
Article: You don't want to increase the anxiety in a cat that is already stressed out. If a cat has its hair raised or is hissing at you, it's a good sign that the cat doesn't want to interact with you. At that point you can do one of two things, either walk away and let the cat have its space or you can try to win it over by offering a treat to it at a distance. You should not, however, try to win it over by forcing physical affection. This will only discourage trust and may result in the cat scratching or biting you. Remember that a cat will rely on the instinct of fight or flight when it feels at risk. Whether it runs from you or fights you, it is doing it out of fear. You can also look at a cat's tail to judge its comfort level. A tail that is swishing may signal that the cat is fearful, while a straight up tail is more likely to signal that the cat is relaxed and comfortable with you. Stop petting the cat at any sign of displeasure. A cat will usually warn you that it is getting overstimulated by a soft bite or growl. If the cat you are petting does this, immediately quit petting it and give it some room. Purring is the clearest signal that your cat enjoys how you are petting it. The cats body should be relaxed and it may be pressing into your hand for more pressure if it really likes the petting. Your cat may also direct your petting toward where it wants to be scratched. This is a good sign that it likes what's going on, the cat just wants it to happen in another location. A cat may even be purring and then decide that it is done with what you are doing. When petting a high strung cat, be prepared to stop petting him or her quickly, and be aware that you may get bitten or scratched. This may be the cost of trying to connect with a skittish cat.
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Look for signs of fear in the cat. Understand that a cat may decide it doesn't want to be petted at any point. Look for signs the cat enjoys being petted. Remember that just because a cat rubs up on you, doesn't mean it wants to be petted.
Article: There is no single career path toward becoming a mortgage underwriter, but there are important classes that can help prepare you for a job in that field. It's never too early to start studying mathematics, as you will need to be proficient in math and data analysis to become a successful mortgage underwriter. The best preparation for a career in mortgage underwriting is to take as many accounting and mathematics classes as possible. . Most schools do not offer a specialized degree in mortgage underwriting, but mortgage firms and banks tend to look for certain education credentials in mortgage underwriter applicants. Knowing what courses and degree programs to study can help you secure a better position as a mortgage underwriter. Loan officers like mortgage underwriters are typically required to earn a four year bachelor degree. Many mortgage underwriters major in business administration or finance. There is no firm requirement, however, and many successful applicants had other majors but took extensive coursework in accounting, business law, and insurance. . Many banks and banking industry trade groups now offer internships of varying lengths to interested college students and recent graduates. You'll need to actively pursue an internship, and there may be steep competition among other interested students. Seek out internships by searching online for banking, investment, or credit analyst internships. You can also reach out directly to a banking institution or trade group in your region by searching for them online. The Massachusetts Bankers Association runs a summer-long internship program that immerses college students in the world of financial banking. Similar opportunities are available for recent graduates. RBS Citizens (part of Citizens Financial Group) offers a year-long training program, which combines classroom studies on finance and credit analysis with rotating positions at the bank to give trainees a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of commercial banking. Once you've earned a four-year bachelor degree, either in business/finance or in another degree with relevant coursework, you're eligible to apply to most mortgage underwriting positions. You'll need extensive on-the-job training, however, before you can become a certified loan officer.
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Take relevant high school classes. Apply to college Pursue an internship Earn a degree.