Problem: Article: When applying for jobs online, you will need to to submit a resume and cover letter that detail your experience, training, and interests. Be extremely thorough when writing these documents and make sure to highlight qualifications that make you a unique candidate. Don't forget to include any experience that you have working with customers. Even if you weren't working in a salon, customer service experience is a plus. If you're not confident about your grammar and spelling, make sure to have someone proofread your resume and cover letter for you before you submit them. Make sure to tailor your resume and cover letter to each position you are applying for. You don't need to start from scratch, but you should make sure to focus on skills and qualities that will be most important for each specific position. You will need to show off your skills to potential employers, so having a portfolio of your work is extremely important. Take before and after pictures of as many clients as possible and include your best work in your portfolio. Your portfolio should show off your strengths, but it should also showcase your versatility. Try to show examples of a wide variety of cuts and styles. Make sure to get consent from your clients before taking their pictures and explain to them what you will be using the pictures for. Having an online portfolio is advisable because you can simply include a link to it whenever you submit an application online. You may also want to have a nicely organized binder if you plan on applying for jobs in person. Update your portfolio regularly. If possible, try to get a job at a salon while you are still in school. You will not be able to work as a hair stylist, but you may be able to work as a receptionist or office assistant. Experience working in a salon will be very valuable to you, and you might even get a promotion to hair stylist once you obtain your license. Your cosmetology school can be a great resource to you when you are looking for a job, so don't forget to ask for help! Most schools have relationships with local salons, so they may be able to help you find a job when you graduate. They can also give you advice on how to prepare for interviews. Start working with the career services department at your school before you graduate. Even if you don't have your license yet, you may be able to introduce yourself to salon owners, and maybe even get a conditional job offer. You can search for jobs at salons and spas online by using job boards such as Craigslist and Indeed. You can also try visiting local salons and inquiring about available positions, but always be sure to have your portfolio and copies of your resume on hand. While you may have to be a bit flexible with your first job, you should still try to focus on applying to salons that offer the services you enjoy the most. If you love coloring hair and you get a job at a salon that only does haircuts, you may not be very happy. If you get an interview, make sure to research the salon thoroughly so you know what kinds of services they offer. Remember that you need to come across as passionate and friendly during your interview. While you should definitely talk about your technical skills, make sure the interviewer also gets a sense of who you are as a person. Don't be surprised if you're asked to demonstrate your skills before you are offered a job. If you can't find a salaried position at a salon, or if you're looking for the freedom to make your own schedule, you can try leasing a booth or a suite at an established salon. In this scenario, you will essentially be working for yourself. When you lease a chair at a salon, you will pay the salon a fee to use the space. You will be responsible for providing your own tools, marketing your services, and scheduling appointments. Make sure you thoroughly understand the terms of the agreement before you sign. Another option is to open your own salon, although you should probably only consider this if you have some knowledge of how to run a business and some experience as a hair stylist. If you open your own salon, you will be responsible for a lot more than just styling hair. You will have to deal with managing employees, maintaining your salon, and marketing, among many other things. You may not have any time to style hair, so make sure you are prepared for your role as a business owner. Opening a franchise is a good option if you want some support with marketing and brand development. You could also consider purchasing an established salon if you don't want to start from scratch. In addition to working as a hair stylist in a salon, you might also consider a variety of other related careers. Some options include styling hair for magazine shoots and fashion shows, teaching at a cosmetology school, or becoming a sales representative for beauty products.
Summary: Write your resume and cover letter. Create a portfolio. Get your foot in the door. Inquire about career placement services. Apply at salons and spas. Try freelancing. Open your own salon. Consider other related career options.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Cut them into five evenly-sized slices. When you turn the curds out onto your cutting board, they should be semi-solid. The texture will resemble that of jelly or gelatin. Return the sliced curds to the dried, empty stockpot. Cover well with the lid or with aluminum foil. The water should be about 102 degrees Fahrenheit (38.8 degrees Celsius). Make sure that the basin or sink is at least as deep as your stockpot, and fill it 1/2 to 2/3 full so that the part of the stockpot where the cheese rests will be completely submerged. Place the stockpot in the basin, making sure that the water does not reach the lid or seep into the pot itself. The curds need to be kept at a consistent temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) for 2 hours. Refresh the water, if needed, to keep the contents of the stockpot hot. Turn the slices of cheese curd every 15 minutes. This process is known as "cheddaring," and it is thanks to this process that cheddar cheese has its trademark flavor. Once the 2 hours pass, the curds should be very firm and have a slight shine to them. Remove them and cut the slices into 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) cubes. Place the curds back in the stockpot once cubed. Cover the stockpot and return it to the hot water. Let it sit in the hot water for another 30 minutes. Make sure that the water is still 102 degrees Fahrenheit (38.8 degrees Celsius). Stir the cheese curds with your fingers every 10 minutes during this stage. Remove the pot from the hot water and add the salt. Stir it in gently using your hands. The salt should completely coat the curds.
Summary:
Turn the curds out onto a cutting board. Fill a basin with hot water. Place the pot in the hot water. Cut the slices into cubes. Return to the hot water. Add salt.