Different string gauge and material give you different feel and sound. Research what you need by all means necessary, including playing your guitar. Some examples are; Rock genres- 46-36-26-15-13-10. Metal/down-tune- 54-48-42-24-17-12 After finding a gauge you like string them onto your guitar and always stretch them. Remember that most guitars will not hold past certain brands of 56 gauge. Sometimes a perfect lower gauge action will not be welcomed with a higher gauge string. Adjust your bridge referencing to step 1 to accumulate the best of your guitar.
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One-sentence summary -- Know what you need. Find a gauge. Adjust accordingly.

Someone wants to hire you now, the email states. It sounds perfect, but you don't remember applying. That's because you didn't apply and someone's trying to take advantage of you. Think about it. If you didn't apply, why would a legitimate company have reviewed your qualifications? Let the offer rot in your spam folder. This includes emails that claim to have gotten your resume off sites like Indeed or Monster. Maybe you did post your resume, but you did not apply for this job, so stay alert. If you post online that you're broke or looking for work, that opens the door to dirty scammers looking to take advantage of your situation. Those unexpected emails often come with immediate job offers. After a moment of excitement that someone chose you, you start to realize this is all too easy. It is ridiculous that a boss would give you a job without ever speaking to you or your references and if you were the boss, you'd never do that. Real jobs come with evaluations and interviews. Here's the easiest tell of all time. That magnificent job offer sounds great, but the recruiter spells worse than the infamous Nigerian prince. A legitimate company is unlikely to display such an incompetent image. Legitimate job offers almost always contain complete sentences, proper grammar, and correct spelling. Anything that appears strangely-written is a no-go. Some scammers pretend to be clever, but their email address is often a dead giveaway. Pretend you apply to wikiHow for a job. The response you get should be from janedoe@wikihow.com. If Jane Doe sends the email from janedoe@gmail.com or janedoewikihow@hotmail.com, start suspecting that Jane Doe is a liar. Some places will use accounts registered with services like Gmail. Be cautious until you can decide whether or not the offer is fake. Unfortunately social media has also become a breeding ground for scams. This applies to sites from LinkedIn to Twitter. Don't visit their links until you're absolutely sure you know where it will take you. Avoid offers from people you don't know well or seem to post nothing but advertisements for their company. Real job offers on social media have links to official company websites where you can get company information and apply for a job. You should find out more by researching the company and recruiter first. Whether you're using email or social media, never click a strange link. Scammers will direct you to their website or send you documents, usually before you know anything about the job. Shortened links such as bit.ly can take you to any virus on the Web. Hover over the link or copy and paste it into your search bar to see the full address. A legitimate full address will take you to the company's website. Some links will look almost real but have key differences. Wikihow.com is different than wikiehow.com, for example. You must also be wary of those files the scammer sends. Unless you want a virus, don't open them until you're sure the job is real.
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One-sentence summary -- Be wary of unexpected emails. Turn down immediate job offers. Proofread the email for grammar and spelling errors. Check the email address for authenticity. Stay away from most job links posted on social media. Check links before clicking on them.

You should treat finding a new job like a job in itself. Budget several hours each day, at a set time, to search for jobs. For example, you might decide that you will spend one hour each day at 1 p.m. making a list of five jobs that you're interested in. Then, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. you will fill out applications for those five jobs. Take some time to improve your resume and tailor it to the jobs you're interested in. If you're planning to change your line of work, edit your previous employment to emphasize skills that will be relevant to the new line of work. For example, if you were a computer programmer in your previous job and you're hoping to get into investment banking, emphasize the analytical skills required in your previous jobs. Depending on your financial situation, you may need to accept jobs that aren't your dream job. At the beginning of your job search, it's OK to apply only for jobs that you really want. If a few months go by and you're still unemployed, you should consider taking a job that isn't exactly what you're looking for. For example, if you're searching for a job in programming but you're getting no offers, consider applying for jobs in IT instead. Remember that a non-ideal job doesn't have to be permanent and it may end up leading to other opportunities. Employers will want to know why you're experiencing a period of unemployment. Get in front of the issue by listing it on your resume and having an honest story to tell during interviews. For example, on your resume you might write, "Laid off due to budget cut-backs. Seeking employment daily for the last two months." In an interview, explain to your potential employer what you've been doing with your free time. Emphasize any activities that might be selling points. For example, you might say, "I usually apply to five-to-ten jobs a week. In my spare time, I've been learning how to program in HTML." If you want to develop new skills, unemployment is a good time to consider going back to school. Think about what kind of jobs you want and choose a program that will give you the skills you need to get hired. Avoid going back to school just to fill time. If you go back to school without a goal in mind, you may just end up accumulating more debt. You can also look for certificate programs or specialized training conferences that are shorter-term and will help hone your skills and make you an attractive candidate. Schooling is an additional expense, but there are many resources available to help fund your education. If you have a low income you may qualify for federal grants that you don't have to repay. If you don't qualify, you may be able to get low-interest loans through the federal government. Fill out the FAFSA application to find out what aid you qualify for.
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Make a plan. Update your resume. Be flexible. Make a good impression on employers. Learn new skills.