Problem: Article: When the mussels are coated with the shallot mixture, add cup (118 ml) of dry white wine, the juice from 1 lemon, 1 cup (237 ml) of chicken broth, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir well to ensure that the flavors are fully blended. You can use any steaming liquid that you like for the mussels. You could use all white wine or chicken broth or substitute beer if you prefer. Even plain water will work, though the mussels won't have as strong a flavor when they're finished steaming. Once you've added the liquids to the pot, cover it. Allow the mussels to steam over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until they begin to open. When the mussels have opened, mix in cup (15 g) of roughly chopped parsley and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of unsalted butter. Cover the pot again, and allow the mussels to steam for another minute so they soften. Once the mussels are finished steaming, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to serving platter. You can spoon some of the steaming liquid over them if you like, but be sure to serve them while they're still hot. If you prefer, you can serve the mussels directly from the pot that you steamed them in. If any of the mussels haven't opened during steaming, discard them.
Summary: Pour the wine, lemon juice, chicken broth, and red pepper flakes over the mussels. Cover the pot and steam the mussels until they open. Add the parsley and butter and steam for another minute. Serve the mussels while still warm.

Problem: Article: Many people who want to become preschool teachers do so because they love working with children, but it is a very intense and grueling profession, often involving long hours crafting lesson plans or writing student evaluations. However, it is also an invaluable profession that helps the youngest students become lifelong learners. The following are among the content and skills you'll be responsible for guiding students through: Learning to recognize letters and sounds Learning numbers and counting Learning the basics of writing Learning to follow directions, voice their needs, and socialize Preschool teaching is not for everyone, especially given the long hours and relatively low pay. In addition to a passion for working with children, you should have the following characteristics: Ability to communicate with different kinds of people. Communicating with a four-year-old requires different skills from communicating with her parent or presenting to colleagues and administrators. Creativity and adaptability. Not only must you be able to develop engaging lesson plans, but you must also be able to adapt these lesson plans. Different students will have very different needs. Organization. You will need to make careful notes about your lesson plans (what you did, what worked and what didn't, what you would change in the future). While preschool teachers generally do not give their students formal grades, you will also need to keep track of your students' work so that you can write regular progress reports. Patience. A room full of preschoolers can't help but be frustrating at times, but you cannot become overwhelmed by this inevitability. Can you maintain your calm at all times? Energy. Preschoolers are also physically exhausting. Do you have the stamina to interact with them for seven or eight (or more) hours a day, most of it standing, and then spend several hours writing lesson plans afterwards? While the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that preschool teaching will continue to grow over the next several years, meaning that there will be more jobs, these jobs will continue to pay modestly. The number of children between three and five is expected to grow over the next several years. Many of them will be enrolled in preschool. You will have a much easier time finding a job if you have some education past high school, especially if you have a bachelor's degree. However, even those with bachelor's degrees will likely make less money than people in other closely-related professions. Preschool teachers had a median salary of $27,130 in 2012. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers had a median salary of $53,430 in 2012. Part of this difference can be attributed to the different places in which nursery teachers work, with those employed in schools making more. Keep these factors in mind when it comes to pursuing different qualifications.
Summary: Research what preschool teachers do. Consider your own strengths and weaknesses. Consider job prospects and pay.

Problem: Article: Most word processing apps have several different resume templates you can choose from. If none of them appeal to you, however, you can always use your own design. There are also templates available for download online, many of them free. If you don't want to use one of the basic templates in your word processing app, you may find another online that works for you. Template elements can also be customized to suit your needs. Think of it as scaffolding that you can adjust or eliminate as necessary. Use a standard, readable font in 10- or 12-point. Your section headings may be a little larger. Times New Roman and Georgia are popular serif fonts. If you want to go with a sans-serif font, try Calibri or Helvetica. At the top of your page, type your full name, address, phone number, and email address. Play around with the formatting to find something that you like best. For example, you could have all the information centered. You could also have your address on the left side and your phone number and email address on the right, with your name centered in the middle in a slightly larger size. If you don't already have a professional email address, get one from a free email service such as Gmail. Ideally, the email address you use on your resume will be some version of your initials and last name. Never list a silly or suggestive personal email address on your resume. In a chronological resume, you list your work experience and education in reverse-chronological order. This is a classic resume format that would likely be more appreciated by older hiring managers, or those in conservative fields such as accounting or law. You don't have a lot of flexibility with a chronological resume, but you can still arrange the sections in a way that puts your strongest information at the top. For example, if you have a lot of education but not a lot of work experience, you might want to list education first. With a functional resume, you can highlight your specific skills and assets without having to list every job you've ever had. This can be a benefit if your work experience is thin. A functional resume is also a good choice if you have an extensive amount of experience and want to limit your resume to a page. You can focus on the skills you've developed rather than having to list each individual job with specific details. You can still use a functional resume even if you're looking for a job in a more conservative field. Lead off with a skills section, then include chronological sections underneath. Because this type of resume can get lengthy, consider only listing your last 2 or 3 jobs and your highest educational degree. If you've been at your most recent job for over 10 years, you may want to only list that. You can make clear in the functional part of your resume how long you've been working in the industry.
Summary:
Choose a template or design your own. Create a header with your name and contact information. Use a chronological resume in more conservative fields. Try a functional resume if you lack direct work experience. Combine a chronological and functional resume to highlight your skills.