Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make a list of companies you would like to work for. Look for an entry-level position. Find out who gets hired where. Compose your resume. Write a brief cover letter. Contemplate your personal sales philosophy. Take stock of your personal qualities. Drop off your resume in person.

Answer: Look up companies in the region where you would like to work in online business directories and telephone books. You will want to give them your resume even if they aren't currently hiring. Positions can open up unexpectedly. If they have your information on hand, they might give you a chance. Search online job boards for entry-level positions in your field of choice. Favor positions that offer training, as these companies will help you build your expertise. Remember, not all open positions are advertised. You will want to deliver your resume to companies that don't appear to be hiring, as well as those that do. Call your local temp agencies and ask about temporary sales positions. Consider starting your sales career in retail. It can sometimes be easier to find entry-level positions in retail than in other fields. Consider being an independent salesperson. Places such as cosmetic companies or travel agencies don't require any previous sales experience, and can help provide you with training and marketing materials. When you come across companies you would like to work for, try to find the profiles of their employees. You can search for the company on an online networking website and learn about the job experience and educational background of employees. Determine the amount of sales experience their entry-level employees have. A company that hires sales associates with little to no experience might be open to hiring you. Consider your employment history that is not sales related, but that lends to your qualification for the sales jobs you are interested in. For example, if you are applying for a sales position demonstrating power tools in a home improvement store, then it would be worthwhile to highlight your past construction and public speaking experience. Search your history for hidden sales experience. Have you ever sold your used furniture, or old car? Many jobs include elements of sales, even if they aren't reflected in your title. Highlight this experience on your resume. Make sure your resume looks professional. Look up sample resumes for entry-level sales jobs online. Get help on your resume. It is easy to miss important details when editing a resume or CV. Check out the schedule of your local library or community center for free resume help. If you know any salespeople, ask them to go over your resume with you. Customize your resume for each sales job you apply for. For example, if your headline reads, "Seeking a position in sales," then it should be customized in a way that is specific to the job you are pursuing: "Seeking an entry-level account representative position in the auto parts industry." You will need distinct cover letters for each application. Customize your letter to reflect the qualities the employee is looking for. For example, if the job description specifies a desire for "honest, organized, and extroverted" salespeople, then you can use real-life examples, sales-related or not, that exemplify your possession of those qualities. You should be able to explain this to prospective employers. Using what you learned about sales, what you know about customers and your reasons for wanting to be a salesperson, formulate a vision of how you would approach a sale. Refer back to the books and articles you have read about sales. Draw up the steps of making a sale as they apply for the position you desire. An example of a sales philosophy could be "When I make a sale, I help customers make their own best decisions," or "Let the customer come to you, and be ready to make them glad they did." When you are interviewed, your prospective employer will be looking for the personality traits of a successful salesperson. Salespeople are not required to be outgoing and debonair. Rather, they should be professional, timely, prepared, and resilient. Think of stories that exemplify these qualities. If you have ever applied for a job or other position multiple times, that shows resilience. Companies are looking for results-oriented salespeople. Think of goals you have achieved, and how you went about achieving them. This will likely come up in your interview. To show that you are invested in getting the job, do more than email the company. Check online to make sure there is no policy against unsolicited visits from job seekers. Dress in professional attire and be friendly and polite to anyone you meet. Ask the person at the front desk where you should drop off your resume, and be sure to get the name of the hiring manager. Email your resume and cover letter to the hiring manager after you drop them off, to make sure they have your material. Make a follow up call in a week if you haven't heard from the company. There are companies that discourage in-person drop offs. Check ahead to ensure there are no explicit warnings against unsolicited visits. You might be turned away. Be very gracious if you are. If you cannot drop off your resume in person, email it to the hiring manager.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Separate your relationship from their family. Discuss boundaries with your partner. Have your partner communicate your family's boundaries to your partner's family. Maintain your boundaries.

Answer: You're dating or married to your partner, not their whole family. Don't let problems with your partner's family members turn into difficulties in your relationship. If you feel like the conflict is affecting your relationship, take a moment to remember all the things you appreciate about your partner that have nothing to do with their family. Write these down and read over the list now and then. For example, if you only see your partner's family on holidays and special occasions, you might not fret so much about any tension because you don't have to deal with it all that often." Sit down with your partner and come up with some reasonable limits together. Think about what both of you can do to minimize conflict and maintain family peace. For instance, one of your boundaries might be that your partner's family members can't stay the night when they come to visit. Another boundary might be not allowing the family to factor in on certain couple decisions such as having babies, practicing a certain religion, or deciding where you live. Your partner's family members will need to know about the new rules you and your partner have decided on. Your partner should communicate these boundaries to their family members, and you can both enforce them as needed. Be kind and polite, but firm. However, if someone insults you over the new boundaries, then stand up for yourself. Make sure your partner's family knows the reasoning behind your boundaries, too. You or your partner could say something like, "We're really glad that you care about us, but we'd rather not discuss our finances anymore. Our decisions about money are personal." You may need to remind your partner's family about your boundaries now and then. It takes time for people to learn new behaviors when they've gotten used to acting a certain way. If your boundaries are violated, you need to reinforce them by saying, "Remember, we decided that we are not having children, Mom/mother-in-law. Can you please support our decision even if you don't like it?"

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check that the bra band is the right size. Make sure your cup size is correct. Wear a bra with wider straps. Buy a cushion to wear under your straps.

Answer:
Your bra straps should be doing minimal work to hold up your breasts--a properly fit bra band should provide almost total support. If the band is too loose, you may be tightening your straps to pick up the slack, causing them to gouge into your shoulders. Your bra band should be snug, but no so tight that you can't slide a finger between the fabric and your skin at the front of your bra. The band should be parallel to the floor and sit no higher than the bottom of your shoulder blades. If you measure your bust and find your bra band is the right size but still too loose, then it's simply too old and needs to be replaced. If your cup size is too large, you may be tightening your straps too much to keep the cups from looking pointy or to pull the them flat against your chest. If your cup size is too small, the straps may not be long enough to accommodate your breasts and be pulled tight, gouging your shoulders. A bra in the correct size will have cups that lie smooth and flat against your chest, without pinching or causing your breasts to overflow from the sides or top. If the center panel of the bra (the part between the cups) doesn't lie flat against your breastbone, your cups may be too small, forcing you to tighten your straps to a painful degree. Many full-support bras come with wider straps, which distribute weight better than thin straps and provide more comfort. Even with a properly fitted bra, thin straps can sometimes still be painful for women with larger breasts. Try to avoid them when possible. If your bra fits properly but the straps are still causing you discomfort, invest in cushioning designed specifically for bra straps. They fit under or around your straps and should mold against your skin so they are not obvious under your clothes. Some bra straps, especially wider straps, come with build-in cushioning for added comfort.