INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unless explicitly told otherwise, you should dress for the interview in "business wear": conservatively and professionally, in a suit or equivalent clothing. Dressing too informally for an interview will be taken as a sign of unprofessionalism or a lack of interest in the position. Pay attention to your grooming. Make sure your nails are trimmed, your clothes are clean and pressed, your breath smells good, and your hair is neat. You want to make a good impression at the interview. If the interview does not take place in-person, but rather via a video-conference, you should still dress appropriately. Even if the interview takes place over the phone, dressing as though the interview were in person will put you in the right frame of mind. It is essential to get rest before your interview, so that you will be alert, energetic, and confident. You should also make sure to eat beforehand, so that you are not hungry or weak during the interview. You may not want to eat a large meal, but a protein-rich snack at least will give you some energy. If your interview takes place in person, remember to bring a portfolio with samples, copies of your resume, as well as your notes and any other materials (such as a pad and pen to take notes) for the interview. If the interview takes place over the phone or a videoconference, be sure to charge your device(s) beforehand. Showing up late for an interview will not be perceived well by your interviewers. Try arriving for your interview about 10 minutes early. This will give you some breathing time to mentally prepare for the interview. If the company has a receptionist or assistant, you can let him or her know that you are there for an interview while you wait. If your interview takes place over the phone or a videoconference, have everything set up in a quiet, private, professional location at least 10 minutes before the interview is supposed to start. These are simple tips to help you do your best during the interview. Making eye contact and shaking hands firmly helps show your confidence. Speaking clearly makes you easy to understand, and also conveys confidence. Being positive suggests to your interviewers that you will be a good fit, so avoid talking badly about previous employers, work projects, etc. during the interview. Sometimes, search committees interview many people, and so referring them to specific documents can help you stand out. Even if you are one of only a few candidates, the specificity is beneficial. You may want to have a pad and pen with you during the interview so that you can take notes. Jotting down a few notes can help you keep track of the questions you are being askedjust make sure that you don't appear distracted, or stare at your notes instead of making natural eye contact with your interviewers.

SUMMARY: Dress professionally. Sleep and eat well beforehand. Prepare what you need. Arrive early. Make eye contact, shake hands, speak clearly, and be positive. Refer to your application documents, portfolio, website, etc. Take notes during the interview.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are four points to choose from when sharpening your pencil. The most common is the standard point. It's a sharpened point that resembles a cone. A chisel point is created by using a knife to cut the end of the pencil into a chisel shape. This allows people to draw two types of lines with the pencil; the tip creates a thinner but darker line, and the flat sides of the chisel point create wider lines with softness to them. The chisel will keep itself sharp as you draw. However, the chisel point can be harder to draw with unless you're practiced at it. Artists sometimes use this pencil point. The needle point is a sharp concave point carved with a knife. It is a very fine point and can be prone to breaking. However, it's good for use in drawings with needle-point detail. Carve the wood around the pencil down more deeply to expose more of the graphite. A bullet point pencil carves away wood from the pencil's last centimeter. Then carve the end into a bullet shape with a knife. You can make many different types of lines with a bullet point.

SUMMARY: Choose a point style.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A Maltese, like all dogs, needs to be well socialized in order to become a well-rounded dog. While it is important to bond with your pup, its also important that the dog is open to meeting new people and animals. Expose your puppy to a wide variety of people and animals when it is young, so that it understands that this is a normal and enjoyable part of life. Maltese dogs that are not socialized can become either fearful or aggressive toward strangers. Although Maltese are good apartment dwellers and don't require a great deal of exercise, it is important for the dog's brain, socialization, sensory system, and enjoyment to get out. Even a fifteen to twenty minute walk can be a nice break for you and your dog. Maltese are adaptable when it comes to exercise. They enjoy walks but are also happy to burn energy in a restricted space, by playing games of fetch. Teach your Maltese not to jump off your bed or couch, though, as this can cause injury. The breed is vulnerable to knee injuries (luxating patellas). Be aware that a bored Maltese may turn to barking to amuse itself. your Maltese. The Maltese is an intelligent dog and loves to be stimulated mentally. Like all dogs, your Maltese needs to be trained to sit, stay, and come when called, in addition to being potty trained. Use positive reinforcement when training, as opposed to punishment when the dog does something wrong. These dogs respond much better to treats and love as incentive to do the right thing. Don't be fooled by their small size, they love the mental challenge of training. Indeed, some Maltese excel at agility training, albeit on a small scale, so don't write this off as an activity for your dog. Maltese dogs are beautiful animals that deserve to be treated with love and care. Snuggle with your pup often and show it that you care for it.

SUMMARY: Socialize your dog early. Walk your dog. Train Give your Maltese love and attention.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many stains occur as a result of improperly following instructions. If you use too much fabric softener, for example, the residue could end up leaving stains. Concentrated fabric softener is more likely to stain than a diluted version. To dilute, pour your fabric softener into the dispenser, then pour in the same amount of water (such as one capful). The diluted softener won't leave a residue on your clothes. If your washing machine doesn't have a dispenser, wait until the machine has filled with water before adding the fabric softener. Pouring it over dry clothes will be more likely to leave a stain. It does the same job without leaving stains. Just pour a cup of white vinegar into the fabric softener dispenser when you do your laundry. The smell will go away after your wash and dry cycles are finished.

SUMMARY:
Follow the instructions on the back of your fabric softener. Consider diluting your fabric softener. Don't pour it directly onto your clothes. Use white vinegar as a natural fabric softener.