Article: Employers want employees who are well prepared and ready to do their jobs. Demonstrate that you're that person by gathering the documents you need and thoroughly researching the company. Take at least two crisp copies of your resume with you, as well as copies of any other documents you submitted to the company. For example, if you're applying for a graphic design position, you may want to bring samples from your portfolio to show samples of your previous work. If you know the name of your interviewer, you may want to do some background research on them as well. Look on the company's website to find out the company's mission statement and core values. Look into the industry and the company's position in the industry. Find out their key competition, and how the company is performing relative to others. You may have heard the adage that "if you're on time, you're late." Show up 10 to 15 minutes early so you aren't rushed and you don't keep the interviewer waiting. This will send the message that you're actually interested in the job and you respect the interviewer's time. Planning to get there early also gives you plenty of time in case something happens. It won't be the end of the world if you can't find a parking place or accidentally go to the wrong floor. When you show up for your interview, you will likely talk to a number of other employees before your interview starts, such as the receptionist or another clerk. Ask their names and be polite. If the interview goes well, you may one day be working alongside these people. The interviewer also may ask them their impressions of you after you leave. If you make a bad impression on them, they may tell your interviewer about it anyway. At no point, either before or during the interview, do you need to be looking at your phone. If you do, you'll give the interviewer the impression that you have somewhere more important to be, or someone more important to talk to. You also shouldn't keep your cell phone or any other device out in the open or in a place that's visible. Carry a small bag or purse, or keep your cell phone and any other devices tucked into your pocket. You'll make a better impression if you allow the interviewer to control the space and the interview itself rather than walking in like you own the place. Don't enter the room or sit down in a chair until the interviewer invites you to do so. When you're asked a question, wait until you're sure the interviewer is done talking before you start. If they interrupt you, stop talking and listen to what they have to say before you continue. The interviewer needs to know that you want the position and are genuinely interested in working for the company. If you're excited and enthusiastic about the opportunity, your attitude may overcome any flaws or causes for concern on the part of the interviewer. Show gratitude to the interviewer at both the beginning and the end of the interview. Thank them for their time and for sitting down to talk with you. At the end of the interview, take the time to let them know specifically that you are interested in working for the company, and ask them what the next stage in the interview process will be. It's natural to fidget when you're nervous, and the interviewer knows that. Try to sit as still as possible. Keep something in your hands so that you won't be tempted to play with your hair or drum your fingers on your leg or the arm of the chair. If you have problems with your legs bouncing, try to keep both feet on the floor, or place your folder with your documents on your lap for a little added weight. When you're not talking, keep your hands flat on your lap. You may want to adjust your position, but try not to move around too much. If you've crossed your legs, avoid crossing and uncrossing them frequently. The interviewer may offer you a drink or a snack, either before or during the interviewer. Generally, you want to avoid eating anything at all, even if your interviewer is eating. A glass of water is fine, and can help you keep your throat clear. You can also take sips of water as you pause to collect your thoughts. " Your interview isn't over when you shake your interviewer's hand and leave the office. As soon as possible after your interviewer, send a brief thank you note to the interviewer. Mailing a handwritten card can be a nice touch. People rarely get cards like this, so it will carry a little more meaning. Keep your note brief, but include at least one thing the interviewer said that really impressed you. Then express how grateful you are for the opportunity and that you look forward to hearing from them.
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Organize your information ahead of time. Get there early. Greet everyone politely. Turn off your cell phone. Let the interviewer take the lead. Show enthusiasm for the opportunity. Keep fidgeting in check. Avoid eating or drinking during the interview. Follow up with a "thank you.
Article: Hazardous waste that gets dumped on the ground contaminates the soil, which in turn can contaminate groundwater or nearby surface water. Don't ever dump hazardous wastes like motor oil, leftover paint or paint cans, household cleaners, or medicines onto the ground. Check with your local sanitation or trash removal agency about guidelines before putting hazardous wastes into the trash. Many pesticides and fertilizers contain harmful chemicals that contaminate ground water. If you must use pesticides or fertilizers, use them sparingly or check the ingredients to use ones that are made from all-natural ingredients. Or try making your own pesticides out of organic ingredients like neem oil, Epsom salts, or citrus. Make your own neem oil pesticide by mixing 1 teaspoon (4.9mL) of neem oil with 12 teaspoon (2.5mL) soap and 32 fluid ounces (0.95L) of warm water. To make an Epsom salt spray, dissolve 8 fluid ounces (0.24L) into 5 gallons (19L) of water. Or simply sprinkle Epsom salts around the bases of your plants instead of making a spray. Citrus is especially effective against aphids. To make a citrus spray, grate the rind from 1 lemon and add it to 16 fluid ounces (0.47L) boiling water. Allow this to steep overnight then strain the liquid from the lemon rinds. Check to see if the plants you grow need a fertilizer to thrive in your garden before automatically using them. Stencil a message next to a storm drain, reminding people not to dump waste into a street drain because that water drains to a river. Use simple images like fish, a faucet with water drops, or a person throwing away trash, and include a simple message like "Protect Your Water" or "Drains Directly To Rivers." Get permission to stencil storm drains in your area by contacting your local Department of Public Works. Search your closest city or town along with "Department of Public Works" online to find their phone number and tell them you're interested in doing a storm drain stenciling project. To create the stencils, draw and cut out your design on a piece of paper, then spray paint the design on or near a storm drain. If you are concerned about clean water shortages in your area, contact your elected officials to voice your water concerns and ask that action is taken. The website at https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials directs you to your state and local elected officials like governors, mayors, and county executives within the U.S. To contact officials outside of where you live, search the name of the town, for instance "Flint, MI," along with "ways to help." For contacting elected officials outside the U.S., conduct a google search on "contacting my elected officials" or "who are my government representatives." region. The Environmental Protection Agency oversees environmental issues like clean water protection and accessibility within the U.S. Their website has many resources about clean water issues and allows you to ask them questions. You can also find source water protection coordinators in your area and report environmental law violations that may contribute to decreased clean water through their website. Visit https://www.epa.gov/sourcewaterprotection/forms/contact-us-about-source-water-protection for more information on contacting the EPA about clean water protection.
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Use and dispose of harmful materials properly. Use pesticides and fertilizers only when necessary. Organize a storm drain stenciling project. Call your local elected officials with concerns within your area. Contact the EPA to take action in a specific U.S.