Q: One time, Vivienne Leigh (the star of Gone with the Wind) was asked in an interview, "Sooo...what part are you playing?" Needless to say, the interview ended there. To get a good interview, there's work involved beforehand. Here are some basics: Research the person you're interviewing. Know what you're interviewing them about, their interests, and even how this lines up with yours. Dress for the occasion. If you're just meeting for coffee on a Monday morning, you can be casual. Dress how you think they'll be dressing. Make conversation. Don't bust out your pad and paper immediately. Be friendly and casual. This way you'll get to their true personality, not some papered version of them. This doesn't only mean your writing should get better and better (though it should), it also means your writing should get more and more adaptable. Imagine if the writers for Saturday Night Live wrote the New York Times. Different platforms require different skills. Yours should be as varied. This means when there's an opening in the broadcasting department of a local TV station, you're on it, because you've got the writing skills. But when there's a position coming available as an editor of a local magazine, you can do that, too. Most people can't. It's well into the 21st century now reporters aren't just writing: they're tweeting, blogging, making videos, and going on air. They're maintaining a news presence 24/7 and always reading what others are writing, too. To stay viable, it's necessary. Devote your "free time" to these ideas to fully immerse yourself in the world of journalism. Just as with any industry, a lot of the time it's about who you know, not what you know. With each job you take (even if it's sorting mail), take advantage of the relationships you have there. Get to know people. Make friends. Your career may depend on them later. A large part of this industry is truly about being relate-able and friendly. You have to be friendly to make connections, friendly with interviews, and relate-able on TV and through the written word. In short, people have to like you. Which brings us to...
A: Know how to get a good interview. Constantly improve your writing. Get comfortable with all aspects of reporting. Establish relationships with others in the business.

Q: Classical compositions that follow a consistent 10-second rhythm actually slow your heart rate, lowering your blood pressure and helping you feel calm. Some examples include: "Va Pensiero" by Giuseppe Verdi "Nessun Dorma" by Giacomo Puccini "Symphony 9, 3rd movement" by Ludwig van Beethoven Reading helps you relax and enjoy your day. Read something on paper instead of on a screen. You'll be able to focus better, and you'll take in more information. Consider reading a novel, a book of poetry, a graphic novel, or a YA novel. Let yourself be lost in the text. Try to avoid other activities while you read. Instead of listening to music or snacking at the same time, just focus on the words. If you're not much of a reader, that's okay! The reason reading is relaxing is actually because it takes so much of our concentration: it helps us focus on something other than our own concerns. Before bedtime, set yourself up for the next day. Set out your outfit, set your alarm if you are using one, and pack a lunch when needed. This way, your next morning will be leisurely. After you've done this, put aside any thoughts of work. Focus on winding down for the night. Turn off your phone if you can. If you watch TV in the evening, watch something calming, like a gentle comedy, or a children's cartoon such as "Steven Universe" or "My Neighbor Totoro." Never go to bed immediately after experiencing a strong negative feeling, having a big fight, or experiencing something frightening or upsetting. Sleeping encodes memories, so bad feelings will make a longer-lasting impression on you if you sleep on them. Nothing improves your mood like being properly rested. Adults need 7-8 hours of sleep a night, while teens need 9-11 hours. To sleep through the night, sleep in a dark, quiet room. Use the bathroom before you fall asleep to increase your chances of sleeping through the night. If you have the morning off, wake up without an alarm. Your body will rest better that way. With a good night's sleep, you're all set to have a good day tomorrow, too.
A: Calm down with relaxing classical music. Read. Wind down so you can go to bed on a peaceful note. Set yourself up to sleep through the night.

Q: You can find the website by clicking here. If you already have an account with Monster, log on using your name and password. If you don't already have an account, you will need to create one. Click on "Log In" in the upper, right hand side of the screen. Look on the middle, right hand side of the screen. It will say "Don't have a Monster account? with a link next to it that says "sign up". Click this link. Signing up with your Facebook account will likely be faster, but keep in mind that this will give a Monster a limited amount of access to your account. If you would prefer to keep your social media separate from your job search, it is best to sign up manually. If you are signing up manually, enter your information into the fields provided. You will be asked to provide information about your most recent jobs, so have this information readily available.
A: Go to the Monster website. Sign in to your account. Create an account. Choose whether you want Monster to sign you up using your Facebook account or if you want to sign up manually. Enter your information.

Q: Servicing the a/c while it's connected to power may result in electrocution. If it feels hot, the unit's coils are most likely dirty and need to be washed. Some air conditioner units require the motor be lubricated. Do this now while your unit is open. The air conditioner filter should also be replaced every few months. It is usually located near the return air duct by the furnace.
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Make sure the unit is turned off either at the on/off switch and unplugging it or by shutting off the circuit breaker. Check the small copper pipe connecting the unit to the house. Rake any leaves and debris away from the unit before you start to service an air conditioner. Take the cover off the unit, and locate the air conditioner coils (they look like a car radiator). Use a soft brush to brush any dirt and debris off the outside cover. Cover the motor and wiring with a plastic sheet. Hose down the fins, coils and inside of the unit. Check your owner's manual. Replace the unit cover, and turn it on to make sure it runs properly.