INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Put your name, address, phone number, and email at the top, all on separate lines. Skip a line, and then write out the date. Skip a line again, and write the name, title, organization, and address of the person you're writing, also on separate lines. You can include your title under your name on a separate line. Typically, you want to address it to the person in charge of hiring new employees. If it's a large company, that will be different across departments, but try to dig around until you find someone you can address it to. Use "Mr." or "Ms." and the person's last name. If the person has a doctorate, use "Dr." instead. If you can't find anyone, try "Dear Hiring Committee:" You are writing this letter to someone out of the blue, so you need to explain why you're doing so. Start by giving a brief explanation of who you are. Then, state why you are writing the letter. For instance, you might write, "My name is Lucy Wright, and I am a mechanical engineer with 12 years of experience in the field. I have always been fascinated by the work your company does, and I am writing to inquire about open positions." This paragraph is to show off the skills that would make you a good employee. Make sure to connect those skills to what you learned about the company in your research. For instance, you might write, "I have worked at the Engineering Company for the last 7 years as a team manager in research and development. While there, I led a team that designed and built a new machine that increased efficiency by 15 percent. I am always working hard to make the production line more efficient while maintaining high safety standards, something I know your company values. It is important to me that anyone under me work together well, and I have taken management courses to learn how to assist with communication problems. From what I have learned about your company, good communication skills and team cooperation are essential to running the company well." In the body of your letter, make sure to let the company know that you're willing to work in a variety of positions. That way, if something opens up, they will ask you to apply. For example, you may say, "I am proud to say I am very flexible. I have worked in a number of departments both at my current job and in my previous positions. I've worked in management, safety testing, research and development, and customer service, just to name a few. If a position should come open at your company, I hope you will consider me for it, no matter what department it is in." Conclude the letter by stating again that you're looking for open positions. Then, let them know you'll be in touch and how they can contact you. For instance, you might write, "Thank you for your time and consideration. If a position becomes available, please keep me in mind. I will be in touch in the next week or two by email, and you can contact me by email at lucywrightengineer@emailsite.com." Skip a line, and then write a closing like "Sincerely," "All the Best," "Thank You Again," "Kind Regards," or "Respectfully." Skip 2 lines to leave room for your signature and type your name underneath.

SUMMARY: Begin with the heading. Address the letter to a specific person if possible. Introduce yourself and your purpose in the first paragraph. Lay out your skills in the second paragraph. Emphasize your flexibility as an employee. Finish with a reminder of why you're writing and what's next. Use a professional closing and sign the letter.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Finger picks usually come in a small, medium, or large size. Wearing a finger pick that is too large or small can be uncomfortable and affect the way you play. It's ideal to go to a music store to try on the finger pick. If that's not an option, look for a sizing chart online. You should look for picks made for left hands if you are left-handed. Some finger picks are as cheap as a dollar, but some can be as expensive as $35. It may seem tempting to go for the expensive one to assure a great sound, but that is not always the case. Cheap picks can often be just as good as expensive finger picks. You may want to pay more if you'd prefer handcrafted metal finger picks. It's okay to use metal or plastic picks, but metal picks are ideal if you are going for a specific sound. A metal pick will help you produce a louder and more precise sound. Metal may also be more durable if you play hard and very often. Plastic is softer than metal, so naturally, it creates a softer sound with more ease than a metal pick would. Plastic is also a good idea if you plan to make adjustments to your finger pick because they are fairly malleable. It's also an option to combine plastic and metal fingers since people often wear three picks as they play. Thinner picks are great for beginner players because they are lighter. This is good for people that aren't used to having picks on their fingers. They are also good because they are more flexible than thicker picks, and flexibility makes it easier to play. Thin picks aren't just for beginners though. They are good for achieving a delicate sound in your music. Thick picks are great for more advanced players that feel confident with controlling their finger picks. They are also ideal for the faster strumming that is common with banjo playing. You can also use thicker picks if you want a heavier sound.

SUMMARY: Wear the right size. Look at a variety of picks. Choose metal for a louder sound. Go for plastic if you want a softer sound. Use a thin finger pick at first. Wear a thicker pick for a fast playing style.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ask one of your friends or a friend of the guy who likes you to try talking to him about how you're not interested and he should give it up. He might listen better when it comes from someone else. Also ask your friends or his friends to stop making jokes about the two of you getting together, or any other encouragement they try to give him. The guy that likes you might just want the attention or be pursuing you because his friends egg him on. If you feel really annoyed or threatened by him, it's a good time to talk to a parent or other adult for more help. Just tell them that there's a guy who likes you and won't leave you alone. The adult can offer you more advice, or talk to the guy or his parents. If you feel uncomfortable talking to a parent or other adult, try writing down what you want to say first before you say it. Also decide what you want from the adult beforehand so you can ask them. Say, "I just want you to help me figure out what to do about something," or, "I need you to talk to someone's parents for me." If a guy still persists with unwanted attention in any way after you've made it clear with your speech and actions that you aren't interested, talks or sends messages in a way that is threatening, or shows up at your house or somewhere to see you uninvited, speak up and tell the police.

SUMMARY:
Talk to a friend. Talk to your parents or trusted adults. Talk to the police if things get bad.