Problem: Article: Most interviewers will be looking for a list of 3-5 references for an entry- to mid-level job. For a more advanced position, you'll need to include 5-7 references. Think of managers, coworkers, human resource representatives, mentors, former clients, and even teammates who know you well and are familiar with your work. References shouldn't be family members or close friends. If you happen to work for your family, make sure to indicate on your reference page your relationship to the individual. If you are looking for your first or second job, you may not have a lot of professional references yet. Think about professors, community leaders, coaches, advisors, and mentors that would be able to speak to your work ethic and personality. Also check with them regarding what contact information they prefer to use. They may have a professional email or phone number that they'd like to use rather than giving out their cell phone number. For each reference, you will need: First and last name Position or title Company name or organization Phone number Email address 2-3 sentences describing your relationship to the reference Call this your "Master Reference File" and keep it on your computer so that you're always ready to go when you need to create a reference page. Because you will tailor your reference page to whatever job you're applying for, it's helpful to have 10-15 names you can pull from at any given time. Keep the names and information in the same order and font so that it'll be easy to copy and paste when the times comes. So for example, if you list the email address before the phone number, follow that organization for each reference you add to the list. Set a reminder on your calendar to review your reference list once a year and make any applicable changes. Perhaps you have new references you can add, or you might need to update someone's job title or phone number. This is also a great time to update your resume and add any new jobs or skills you've accumulated over the past year. Regardless of whether or not you're planning on searching for a new job soon, it's important to maintain good relationships with coworkers, bosses, and managers. It'll make your day-to-day work life better, and it'll also increase the chances that you'll be able to use those individuals as references later down the road. It's not a bad idea to keep in touch with all of your references, too, even if it's just casually through text or email. This way you won't feel like you can't use a reference because you haven't spoken to them in several years.
Summary: Make a list of potential professional and personal references. Contact each reference to get their permission before you list them. Keep a document that lists references' names and personal information. Update your list annually so it's always ready to go. Continue to cultivate relationships with managers and coworkers.

Problem: Article: Once your budgie is settled, place your hand in the cage and keep it immobile. Repeat this for days to let your bird get used to your physical presence in the cage. When the budgie seems okay with your hand, place your finger inside the cage. Then push it slightly against your budgie's chest. This will encourage it to climb on your finger. Be patient as the bird might be reluctant at first. If the bird is intimidated, just stroke its breast with the back of your finger. Show love and care. Alternatively, you can put a few seeds on your finger. Your budgie will probably climb on your hand to eat them. Doing this for a few days will teach your pet to trust you. " This teaches your bird to be comfortable with being wrapped in a towel when it is sick or at the vet. To teach your budgie how to be wrapped in a towel, you must first let the budgie explore the towel. Lay it flat out on the table with its favorite treat or toy and let it walk onto the towel. Repeat this many times. Next, you can practice holding the towel while the bird is on it. Hold it in a slightly "cupped" way, and let it continue to eat the treat or play with its toy. Repeat this step every few hours for a few minutes at a time. Then, curve the towel around the bird and hold it more firmly. Keep repeating this process until your budgie is all wrapped up. Every time you do this, gently stroke or extend the bird's wings and feet. It will get used to its wings and feet being touched at the vet. Repeat the "wrap up" every day with a positive attitude and lots of treats. Your budgie will become comfortable with being wrapped in a towel for nail trimmings, wing trimmings, and such. Once your bird knows basic directions, it's time to make things more difficult. Introduce a tennis ball in its cage and let the bird play for a few days. Follow the following steps: Try to put the budgie on top of the tennis ball and hold its body while the feet look for balance. Every time the budgie tries to balance itself with its feet, offer a treat. Don't force your bird to learn a trick for too long. 10-15 minutes per day is enough. Remember that your bird should have fun! Leave the ball in the cage. Your budgie will eventually understand the purpose of the exercise and balance on its own on the ball. Be gentle when you hold the budgie on the tennis ball. Remember that they are fragile birds. You can find plastic bird ladders in most pet shops. Fix it to the side of the cage. Your budgie will be naturally intrigued by the ladder and will want to climb it. Every time the bird tries to climb the ladder, say the same word, like 'climb', to let your bird make the association between its action and your order. The trick is to make your budgie climb when you order it. Be patient and gentle. Place your bird on the lowest end of the ladder and hold it. Say the word associated with climbing and release your budgie. Once your bird understand what is expected, don't place it on the lowest end of the ladder but a few centimeters from it. Increase the distance every day until your budgie obeys without physical contact.
Summary: Encourage physical contact. Teach your budgie "Towel Training. Train your budgie to balance on a tennis ball. Teach the budgie to climb a ladder.

Problem: Article: Otherwise, your gift may start to break down before the recipient gets a chance to use it! Since this bath bomb will likely be brought outside your home, it's especially important that it's wrapped in plastic. Plastic wrap or shrink wrap look best for bath bombs that are going to be gifted. Tissue paper is not only lovely, it's also a traditional bath bomb wrapping. You can simply cover the bath bomb in a sheet of tissue paper. Once the bomb is completely wrapped, use a sticker to affix the end of the tissue paper to the bomb. Choose a tissue paper color that corresponds with the bath bomb color or scent. For example, use red tissue paper for a peppermint-scented bath bomb. You can also place the bath bomb in the center of the tissue paper, and then pull the paper up around it. Tie a piece of ribbon just above the bath bomb to create a nice gift. Cut out a large square of tulle and lay it on a clean, dry surface. Place your bath bomb in the middle of the square. Fold the tulle up around the bath bomb. Tie a ribbon just above the bath bomb to secure the tulle. Choose a color that goes well with the color of the bath bomb or that corresponds with the scent. You can find a treat box in the baked goods or candy making section of your local craft store or online. You may want to place a few sheets of tissue paper inside the box before adding the bath bomb(s). If you package more than 1 bath bomb together, it's a good idea to either separate them with tissue paper or wrap them in tissue paper before you put them in the treat box. This will prevent them from grinding against each other, which can make them break down. A treat box is a small cardboard gift box that is most often used to package cookies or chocolates.
Summary:
Start with bath bombs already wrapped in plastic for best results. Cover it in tissue paper for an easy gift. Use tulle and ribbon for an eye-catching look. Nestle your bombs in a treat box for a decadent package.