Problem: Article: In most cases, people don't just hand each other business cards--they trade them. Facilitate a business card swap by keeping your own cards with you in professional settings like meetings and trade shows, but also in your everyday life. You never know when you're going to meet a new contact. If you're having trouble keeping your cards neat, try designating a special pocket or folder for them. A rubber band also works, in a pinch. Never just hand over your card without asking--this can be seen as pushy. Instead, say something like "I'd really like to talk to you more about what you do. Would you like to exchange cards?" Examining the business card for a second or two is a good way to make note of important information about a new contact. If you struggle with remembering names, use cards as a tool to connect names to faces. The person's title is usually printed on a business card, too. This is another clue about who they are and what they do. If you carry a notebook or bag with you to meetings, designate a place in it for the business cards of new contacts. Or, use the second pocket on your own business card carrier to collect cards you receive. Don't stick cards in your notes, or stuff them in a pocket. They might easily go missing, or even go through the wash. If you're traveling and expect to receive a lot of business cards, you can stash them in a Ziploc bag in your hotel or briefcase to keep them neat and dry. Make sure the place you put new business cards is not the place you keep your own cards. You don't want to mix them up. Wherever you put the cards right now is not a permanent place--remember that you'll be removing and organizing them later. Whenever you get a new business card, write down the name of the place where you met within a few days of meeting. This way, you won't forget. Also, jot a brief note about what you talked about. Then when you contact the person later, you can remind them of the details of your conversation. If the card is glossy and you can't write on it with a normal pen, try sticking a post-it to the card instead.
Summary: Have your own cards handy. Read the card when you receive it. Have a place to put new business cards. Handwrite notes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you know the field that you want to enter, volunteer with an organization, company, or group that does the kind of work you want to do. Volunteering does not just have to be for non-profit groups, though this is common. Many businesses would be willing to have you volunteer if they know that it is part of your projected career. This will be a way for you to get a sense of the field you hope to enter while at the same time getting some experience. Lack of experience is going to be a major obstacle to getting work, and volunteering is one way to overcome it. Most schools have a community service or volunteer coordinator or office talk to someone there about opportunities in your area. Internships are another great way for you to get experience in a field without the challenge of trying to find a full-time job. Some internships are during the summer, while others are during the school year and have to be juggled with your course schedule. Think carefully and early about what you might want to do. Some internships are very competitive and will require an application. Others might be easier to get but will require you to set them up and figure out if you will get college credit. Many college students already work, but if you don't, think about the kinds of jobs you might be able to get. Apply for something in your field, but realize that the competition might be too much to get your top job. Even if the job you get is not in the field you want, having an employment history to put on your resume can be very helpful. It shows that you were a responsible worker and were able to hold down a job and go to school at the same time. Having an employer able to write you a letter of recommendation can also be helpful when you are looking for a full-time position.

SUMMARY: Volunteer. Pursue an internship. Get a part-time job if you don't have one.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Measure your paper to find the desired dimensions and mark them with a pencil. Then, cut along the lines to create your bookmark. Adjust the dimensions if you want the bookmark to be smaller or bigger.
Summary: Cut a piece of cardstock into a 2 by 6in (5.1 by 15.2cm) rectangle.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Make sure that they are clean. If they are dirty, wash them using soap and warm water. Pat them dry with a paper towel. The best surface to work on would be a slab of wood or an old cutting board you won't mind poking holes in. The underside of the bottle cap should be facing up. You will be punching the hole from the inside. Place a small, thin nail against the top of the bottle cap. Hit the top of the nail with a hammer. Try to get the hole as close to the side edge as possible. Make sure that you are punching the hole near the top of the bottle cap design. Take hold the jump ring with a pair of jewelry pliers, making sure that the seam is facing upwards. Pinch the other side of the jump ring with your fingers or another pair of pliers. Twist the jump ring towards you. Do not pull the jump ring apart, or it won't close evenly again. Don't close the ring just yet. Use a pair of wire cutters to do this. Even though you are working on one earring at a time, it might be a good idea to cut the chain for your other earring at this time as well. This way, you can be sure that they are perfectly even. To make basic earrings without a chain, omit this step. Click here to continue. Grab the jump ring again with your jewelry pliers. Make sure that the seam is facing upwards again. Pinch the other part of the jump ring with your fingers or another pair of pliers. The bottle cap and chain should be hanging from the jump ring. Carefully pull the two ends towards each other to flatten and close them. Pull open a new jump ring as before, and slip it onto the top of the chain. Don't close the jump ring just yet. Use the same twisting motion as you did on the first jump ring. When you are done, you can wear the earrings, sell them, or give them away as a gift.
Summary:
Find two matching bottle caps. Place the bottle cap down on a sturdy surface. Punch a hole into the bottle cap. Twist open a jump ring. Slip the jump ring through the hole you made earlier. Cut a 1 to 2 inch (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) long piece of delicate chain. Slip one end of the chain onto the jump ring, and twist the ring close. Attach another jump ring to the top of each chain. Slip an earring hook onto the jump ring and twist it close. Repeat the whole process of the other earring.