Problem: Article: Study the different writing styles as well as what constitutes good writing. To get the "perfect" job write a triumphant profile and send it out with a brief but succinct covering letter to potential employers. Scan the classifieds as well as online job sites for vacancies that suit your profile. Consider registering with a placement consultant or go for online sites that specialize in jobs for writers. Another option is a paid job coach, agency, or resume blasting service. Learn how to research competently using the World Wide Web. Have a working knowledge of graphic design, page layout, and multimedia software would add weight to your goodie bag. Do your homework well and find out about the potential employer and the kind of writing they need. You must be able to convince the company why you are a good candidate. Read writing tips given by experts, attend workshops and seminars. You might even enroll as a member into one of those professional writer's guilds and interact with other writers. Every day can be a learning experience and you never stop growing. With the right mind set and willingness, there is no end to the possibilities as a writer. Write and write and write. And voila! I see renaissance of another Shakespeare, there!
Summary: To be a successful writer you must understand what the industry needs and sharpen your proficiency accordingly. Train yourself in the use of personal computers and desktop or electronic publishing systems. When you go for an interview be sure to take along with you writing samples, a resume, and any publications in which your work has been featured. As a writer you must constantly update your skills to suit developments in the writing industry. Writing as a career is a process. Like they say, a pen is mightier than the swordWriting has a whole new world on offer.

Problem: Article: In-text citations tell your readers exactly what information you got from somewhere else, and where you found it. APA style requires an in-text citation for every sentence that includes information from the report. If you have a whole paragraph of text that you are paraphrasing from the annual report, a parenthetical citation at the end of each sentence would be awkward and difficult to read. You can remedy this by mentioning the report in your text using signal phrases, such as "According to XYZ Corp.'s annual report...." When you include information from an annual report in the text of your own paper or report, you'll typically put the name of the company and the year the report was published in parentheses, separated by a comma. For example: "(XYZ Corp., 2001)." Your parenthetical citation goes inside the end punctuation of your sentence. Parenthetical citations can be intrusive and awkward, making your text cumbersome to read. Signal phrases alert your reader that you're using information you got from somewhere else in a way that flows more easily. Use a parenthetical for any information that you didn't include in the text, such as the year of publication. Place the year immediately after you mention the company or report. For example: "According to XYZ Corp.'s annual report (2001), the company failed to meet profit expectations during the first quarter of the year 2000." APA style doesn't require a page number in every in-text citation. However, if your text includes a direct quote from the annual report, end your sentence with a parenthetical that includes the author's last name, year of publication, and the page number where that quote can be found, preceded by "p." For example: "The 2000 annual report noted that following the poor performance in the first quarter, profit expectations were 'adjusted to better reflect the changing market conditions and other facts on the ground' (Johnson, p. 32)." Or, "According to Johnson (2000), the poor performance in the first quarter, profit expectations were 'adjusted to better reflect the changing market conditions and other facts on the ground' (p. 32)." Or, "The annual report shows that profit expectations were 'adjusted to better reflect the changing market conditions and other facts on the ground' (Johnson, 2000, p. 32)"
Summary: Place an in-text citation after any information you pulled from the report. Add a parenthetical citation to the end of a sentence. Use signal phrases where appropriate. Include the author, year of publication, and page number for direct quotations.

Problem: Article: If you have children or pets together, work together, or share a social circle, there will likely be times that contact is unavoidable. Make a clear plan that you can both agree to for how to handle those times. Take control of the situation by clearly stating your needs. Keep in mind though, that you may need to negotiate. For example, you may never want to see your ex again, but if you work together, you may need to say something like, "I understand that you need to keep working here, so we'll have to interact occasionally. I can do that, but I won't be engaging with you socially at work, and please don't visit my department unless it's unavoidable." If you have children together, you'll need to establish boundaries around custody, holidays, milestones (such as graduations), and family gatherings. If you feel strongly averse to interacting with your ex at all, you may need to seek the help of a family counselor or lawyer. Write down the guidelines you've both established so you have something to reference if there's a misunderstanding later. This may be difficult, particularly if you still don't feel closure, or if you're deeply heartbroken. It's natural to want to reach out or to find reasons to contact your ex. However, do your best to cut off all contact until you've had time to heal. It can help to delete their number from your phone. This can help prevent impulsive calling or texting. If you feel the need to contact them, spend some time writing in a journal instead. You can write them an imaginary letter, or write out out how you're feeling. This can help you process feelings without actually reaching out to them. If you feel the urge to contact your ex, call a friend instead and tell them how you're feeling. Avoid going to places you know you might run into them. Stay away from the bars and coffee shops they frequent, even if it means changing your usual routine. Don't walk home using the route that goes right by their house. Your ex may reach out to you, even if you've explicitly asked them not to. They may even send flirtatious messages or indicate that they're still interested in you. Do not respond to this. It's disrespectful of the boundaries you've established and to your healing process. Your ex may use flirtation as a way to manipulate you to reestablish contact. Unless they have explicitly said that they want try to get back together on terms that you could agree to, do not respond to their messages. If you're afraid that your ex might stalk, harass, or threaten you, seek support from a domestic violence shelter. You also may want to contact law enforcement or file a restraining order. Remember that "friends with benefits" has the word "friends" in it.
Summary:
Create guidelines for unavoidable contact. Refrain from contacting them. Ignore flirtation or mixed signals.