Q: The trick to acing a Skype interview is to treat it just as seriously as a real interview even though you're not doing it in person. If you want to really succeed, then dress up just as if you were going to a real interview, leave a copy of your resume and cover letter on your desk, and make sure you're in a quiet place with good internet connection. Pick a location with flattering lighting so your interviewers can really see you and read your expressions. Close your email window and any other windows that are likely to distract you during the interview. Give all of your attention to the person who is talking to you. Check that your microphone and video chat works in advance. Practice by trying to chat with a friend the day before so you know you won't have any technical difficulties when the time comes. Many companies have an initial phone interview to get a better sense of their top applicants before they invite them to meet for an interview in person. This saves time for them and gives them a better understanding of each candidate. You should treat this type of interview just as seriously as a real interview. Have your notes in front of you, dress up, and find a quiet place and good reception so you can have a meaningful conversation over the phone. Make sure to be professional and considerate in all of your responses. Don't slack off just because you're only talking over the phone. Remember that, since your interviewer won't have visual cues, you'll have to work extra hard to paint a picture of who you are with words. Have a list of relevant buzzwords ready if you think it'll help you. Occasionally, you may be invited to a group interview so that your interviewers can interview more candidates at once and so they can get a better sense of how you interact with other people. The trick to acing these interviews is to be able to be assertive enough to still give your interviewers a sense of who you are while also showing that you're considerate toward others and can work well in teams. Don't try to put down other interviewers in order to make yourself look good. Instead, be kind and supportive toward them while making it clear that you're the best candidate for the job. If there are group activities during the interview, try to take a leadership position while making sure you're not bossy and don't keep the other interviewers from contributing.
A: Ace the Skype interview. Ace the phone interview. Ace the group interview.

Q: Challenge your employees, allowing them to try new things that are beyond their current workload. Trust them to get the job done right. For example, allow junior employees to work on committees alongside senior employees. If you don't allow your staff to grow, they may seek other opportunities. Letting employees try new things can lead to innovation. You can also use it as a strategy to increase the number of people on your staff who are able to complete certain tasks. It's normal for people to hit roadblocks, especially if you're assigning tasks that stretch your employees. If an employee seems to have hit a barrier that they can't cross, work with them to get the job done. Don't take over for your employee. Instead, provide them with assistance, whether it's from you or another employee who can mentor them. You can provide training sessions, guest speakers, or training videos. If you have the resources, you could even send your employees to a conference or seminar. Monitor your employees to see if they are struggling to meet their work demands, especially if you work in a rapidly changing industry. Delegating helps you get more work done and creates a well-trained workforce. Once a task has been assigned, trust that employee to complete it without you hovering over them. For example, allow problems to work their way up a hierarchical chain before they reach you. This will empower your employees to make more of the day-to-day decisions. Stepping in to help an employee who truly needs direction is not the same as micromanaging. Good bosses remember that their employees aren't just cogs in a machine. They have goals, too. Know what your employees are working toward, and help them get there by assigning tasks and trainings that best suit those goals while also supporting your organization. Invest in your employees, and they'll invest in you. Supporting your employee's goals can help you retain your best employees rather than see them walk away to another company.
A: Assign tasks that help your employees stretch and grow. Help your employees when they're struggling with a task. Provide your employees with the training they need. Delegate responsibility to avoid micromanaging. Support the career goals of your employees.

Q: The first step is to shut off the water for the bathroom you'll be working in. Locate the main line and turn it all the way off. Then, turn on the faucet in your tub to drain the lines. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the faucet and disconnect it from the water lines by unscrewing it. Remove the handles, overflow drain cover, and the drain cover on the bottom of the tub. If you have a showerhead, remove that as well. You may need to pry off a plastic cover to gain access to the screws. You may be able to reuse some of these accessories, so keep them if you don't want to buy new ones. You need to expose the studs in the wall in order to install a new bathtub, so you must remove the existing surround and the drywall behind it. Using a utility knife, cut through the drywall around the outside edge of the entire surround. Then, use a pry bar to pry the drywall and surround or tiles out of place. Be careful not to damage any pipes or wires! Be sure to wear safety gear, including goggles and a dust mask, throughout this process. Work from the top of the surround down to the bottom. In some homes, you may be able to access the plumbing from the room next to the bathroom. In other cases, the plumbing may be situated in the floor under the tub. Most likely, you'll need to cut a hole in the wall or floor in order to access the plumbing. First, unscrew the tub drain and overflow from the P-trap underneath the tub. If your tub is acrylic or fiberglass, cut it into pieces with a jigsaw to make the removal process easier. If you want to try to keep the tub in one piece, use a jigsaw to cut away the tub flange that's nailed to the studs, then tip up the tub and pull it out. You may need to slice through the caulk that connects the tub and floor before removing the tub. Use a utility knife to do so.
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Turn off the water at the main line. Remove the accessories and disconnect the water lines. Remove the existing tub surround or tiles. Gain access to the plumbing. Take out the old tub.