Article: Index cards come in different sizes and colors. The most standard size is 3 by 5 inches (7.6 by 12.7cm). You can also get mini flash cards on a binder ring. Some find these easier to keep track of, and they also fit inside your pocket for easy studying on the run. You can also buy a hole puncher and a binder ring for standard sized flashcards. Or, most office supply stores sell plastic cases designed to carry flashcards. It's helpful to use a few different colors on your flashcards. Coloring your notes helps key terms to stand out and be more memorable. Be sure to purchase a good black pen for the bulk of your writing. Reread your class notes or textbook so that you can pick out the key information you want on your cards. It won't be helpful to cram a ton of information on each card. Try to be discerning in your choices to keep your brain less cluttered when studying. If you're studying for a test, make sure you know what information is going to be covered on the exam. This way you won't waste time writing down facts that have already appeared on previous exams or might be on future ones. Go through your class notes and write down every fact that you plan to use on your flashcards in the most concise language possible. Include information such as dates of important events, names of important figures and what they accomplished, and names and brief definitions of important theories. This practice not only helps you focus the scope of what you'd like to include on your flashcards, but also aids in memorization. The repetition of rewriting the information a few times makes you more likely to remember it during your exam. If you don't have time to rewrite your notes, go through them and highlight important facts, concepts, dates, people, and definitions that you want to include on your flashcards. For those who prefer computers to paper, you can now make flashcards online with certain websites such as https://quizlet.com/. Certain companies, such as Chegg Flashcards, also make apps for your phone so that you can study on the go. Check out http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/flashcard-apps-for-the-ipad for a list of the best flashcard apps.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Purchase flashcards. Get a variety of pens, pencils, and markers. Organize your notes before writing your flashcards. Write a list of what you want to use on your cards. Try out online flashcards.

Problem: Article: Taking the time to think about your personality and evaluate your shyness can help you gain the self awareness necessary to market yourself effectively. Once you know how shy you are and which situations seem to exacerbate the problem, you can prepare yourself to handle challenges. Ask yourself: Have I always been shy? Am I shy both at work and away from work? Is my shyness related mostly to the job search itself? Was I considered a shy person in my last position? If your answers to the questions above suggest that most of your shyness is related to finding a job marketing yourself, handling interviews, meeting potential employers and colleagues, and the like then understand that preparing for these specific situations can help you overcome the problem. If your shyness seems to be a generalized personality trait, not a manifestation of anxiety about the job search, then you'll have to think about your strengths and weaknesses and decide how to proceed. You do not need to become an extrovert to find a job. You can work to step outside of your comfort zone while focusing on finding a job that fits your strengths and weaknesses. By understanding your abilities, you can determine which jobs might be a good match for your skills. Consider your strongest personality traits and your most relevant work-related skills, and go from there. If, for example, you are an extremely detail-oriented person and an analytical thinker, and you have experience preparing complete financial reports, you might decide that a financial analyst position is right for you.
Summary: Assess your level of shyness. Know that preparation will help you deal with shyness related to the job search itself. Understand that shy people can and do find satisfying jobs that suit them. Focus on your strengths.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The floss dance has a lot of sharp, fast movements, and it's important to stay in a rhythm for the dance to look right. Turn on upbeat music with defined beats, like techno, dubstep, or pop, that will act as a metronome for your moves. The original floss dance was performed to "Swish Swish" by Katy Perry. Listen to that song, then find songs with similar beats and rhythms. Check out dance playlists on Spotify or browse popular charts, like Billboard, to get inspiration for new tunes. Since Fortnite helped popularize the floss dance, it only makes sense to dress up like the players when you do the dance. Pick any character, whether it's Skull Trooper, Brite Bomber, or Cuddle Team Leader, and slip into that "skin's" costume. Find Fortnite costumes at a Halloween store or online retailer, or make your own at home. For example, to dress like the Bandolier or the Tower Recon Specialist, wear camouflage cargo pants, a tank top, and combat-style boots. Have each of your friends dress up as a different character to perform the dance as a group. After practicing for hours in front of your mirror, you're ready to show off in front of your friends. When a fast song comes on at a party, or if there's a dance-off, break out your floss dancing skills to impress everyone. Ask your friends to record you doing the dance. Upload it to Instagram or YouTube, and maybe you'll go viral!

SUMMARY: Play fast-paced music to help you keep the beat. Dress up like a Fortnite player if you want to get into character. Do the floss dance at parties once you feel confident enough.

Most brokers will jump at the chance to talk to a potential new agent. Call their local offices and schedule an interview to get started. Read the rest of this section first and have a mental (or physical) list of questions ready for your interviewer. Know what sort of answers to your questions you prefer. If you are just starting out, you will benefit from a broker who helps you establish your career. A good mentor can give you area-specific tips that you won't learn in the licensing process. Look for training programs or seminars that are offered or encouraged. Some brokers will even help you pass your real estate exam for licensure if you sign on with them while you are training to be an agent. If many agents have been with a broker for long periods of time, it is a good sign that the broker treats their agents fairly. You can generally find this information on the broker's website. You might be required to put in a specific number of hours at the office or attending open houses and other events. Knowing what the broker expects will help you match your expectations and preferred working style with those of the broker. Most brokers divide the commission 50-50 with their agents. You will also need to know which party pays for licensing, marketing materials and benefits such as health insurance. The amount of control a broker usually has over these things will often be similar to the amount of control they have over your selling process. You will want to know if agents are assigned potential clients in a specific way, or if it will be up to you to bring in your own clients. Some brokers, especially larger ones, offer leads and other lead-generation services to agents. This can be invaluable if you are in a new area or are just starting out. Some brokers require their agents to provide their own laptops, cell phones and other devices. Other brokers might provide computer access, copiers, fax machines and even iPads or tablets. Factor this in to the cost of getting started in your real estate career.
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Schedule an interview with brokers you are interested in. Find out what mentoring programs, if any, are available with different brokers. Research how many agents are with each broker, how long they stay and what their experience levels and areas of expertise are. Ask brokers you might work for about what the scheduling expectations are. Talk about commissions. Determine how referrals and leads are handled. Assess the available technology.