How to protect yourself from Coronavirus Disease

Hi guys,
This is Bryan.
I am sure that everyone has some understanding about the Coronavirus situation now in US.
If you are still not sure what's going on, I strongly recommend you to look at this situation summary from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention - basically USA's government agency for illnesses).
For Pierce county, by far (3/11/20), there are totally 17 confirmed cases with cases been confirmed in Lakewood, Gig harbor area, Tacoma, University Place, and Puyallup. You can find more information in this web page.
For this week's blog post, I will talk about how to protect yourself and others from Coronavirus Disease and what to do if you feel sick.

Useful Information

PLU Coronavirus Disease Information Page

Counselling, Health & Wellness Service Phone number: 253-535-7337

                                                                Email: hopperea@plu.edu

CDC Coronavirus Disease Information Page

Disease Transmission for 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Coronavirus is transmitted through droplets (tiny liquid drop from mouth/nose), meaning if a infected person cough or sneeze, the tiny liquid drop will carry the virus around to other individual. 

The virus can also be transmitted through contact if an infected individual has coughed on his or her hands and touched it. 

Take a look at the picture below for how virus is spread:

This drawing clearly illustrate how virus is transmitted from infected individual to healthy individual through multiple pathways

Preventative Methods

Since we know this coronavirus is spread through droplet, we need to cut the route of transmission. 

1. Cough on a tissue/ your sleeve 

The best way to cough is to cough on a tissue paper and throw it in the trash. 

When you don't have a tissue on your hand, cough on your sleeve, because you can spread the germs around if you cough on your hand. 

Be sure to look at the picture below for the proper technique of coughing and try to cover your mouth completely with your sleeve when coughing. 

2. Wash hands VERY VERY OFTEN + avoid touching face

Washing hands can significantly decrease your risk of acquiring the virus. 

Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with hand soaps is recommended by CDC. 

When to wash your hands? As much as possible, but definitely before you eat, before returning home, and after using bathroom. 

Here is a link to hand washing information. 

If that is not available to you, use hand sanitizes that contains at least 60% of alcohol. 

Because coronavirus infects human body by contracting with human lung cells (you may want to look at this research article for detailed information), you should avoid touching your face, especially mouth and nose. If you have to, wash your hands before you touch your face. 

3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Stay at least 6 feets away from people who are sick. 

Personal opinion: try to avoid crowded public places. This is not recommended by CDC. However, infected individual can spread the virus without showing the symptoms (Reference), and infected individual can stay asymptomatic (no showing of symptoms) for 14 days (Reference). So an asymptomatic individual can spread the virus to you without you even noticing it. It's scary to think about it, and that's the reason why you should exercise extreme caution. 

4. Disinfect household objects 

If possible, you should clean your house daily with regular household disinfectants, alcohol, or bleach solution (5 tablespoon per gallon of water).  

Thinks that you should clean include: tables, phone, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles, desks, toilets, sinks, and anything you often touch. 

You can refer to this guideline for how to disinfect your house properly. 

What to do if you feel sick

Feeling sick doesn't mean that you are infected by coronavirus!

Coronavirus disease is a respiratory (breathing) disease which infected individual often shows similar symptom as flu or common cold. Please be aware that we are currently in the flu season as well, so even if you are sick, you may not have the coronavirus disease. 

According to research, most of the infected individual will develop fever (98% of patient) and cough (76% of patient). Other symptoms include fatigue and muscle aches (44%), difficulty breathing (55%), and coughing sputum (28%). Be aware that these symptoms are mostly similar to the symptoms of flu. (Link to research)

If you feel sick, stay home and avoid public places. This helps protect others from getting sick too!

If you have to go out, wear a face mask. CDC currently does not recommend healthy people to wear mask. (Personal opinion: this may be due to the shortage of mask supplies around the world, and the need to allocate resources for the hospitals.) 

Call your doctor if you think you have been exposed to coronavirus and have developed symptoms like fever, coughing, or shortness of breath. 

If you don't know who to go to, make an appointment with the PLU Health Center. Let them know about your symptoms beforehand, so they can be prepared for it. 

You may want to consider using this Lute Telehealth app for health counselling.  

As of this moment, the treatment for Coronavirus Disease has not yet to be developed. Hence, the best treatment for the disease is to not get it! Please exercise these preventative methods to protect yourself and others from 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Stay healthy and stay strong! 

Best wishes,

Bryan Yuan

2020/3/11

Stress & Anxiety in College: What It Looks Like and How to Cope

Happy Monday, Lutes!

My blogpost this week has a slightly different feel than usual. While thinking of topics to write about for this blog, I always try to find an avenue through which I can offer some insight, tips, or suggestions – whether it relates to residence halls, meal plans, job interviews, or anything in between. This week, however, I want to shift your attention towards something most of us (read: all) deal with from time to time; the feeling of being stressed and/or anxious. It comes as no surprise that college students often find themselves stressed with meeting deadlines and keeping up with our workload, but further than that, more and more students are struggling with stress and anxiety beyond just school itself.

Despite Mental Health Month being in May, I figured that the beginning of the semester would be a better time to discuss the importance of maintaining one’s mental health. After all, education is the first step towards preventing and coping with difficulties with mental health. Given the scope of this topic, I will narrow the focus on symptoms and signs of being stressed and anxious – and walking you through some steps you can take to cope with and handle these feelings. I myself have been feeling particularly overwhelmed and anxious recently, so more than anything I want to let you all know that you are not alone in feeling this way! To start off, let’s look at some different levels of stress and how they vary.

What is Stress?

They ways in which stress manifests is often referred to as a “fight or flight” response. As the words suggest, the feeling of being stressed causes our bodies to either run away from a stressor, or tense up and fight against it. In other words, stress is our body’s natural reaction to a challenge. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), there are three types of stress: acute, episodic acute, and chronic.

Symptoms and Signs

The descriptions above give you general idea as to whether the stress you are feeling is rooted in everyday concerns and difficulties, or if the problem goes beyond surface-level stressors. Realizing that the feelings you are experiencing are a result of stress can help you navigate your emotional and cognitive state during distress. Although searching for symptoms in and of itself is rarely relaxing - it is helpful to know which symptoms to look out for when you're feeling overwhelmed. 

Here are a some different symptoms and signs of feeling stressed:

Stress vs. Anxiety: What’s the Difference?

People often confuse the feeling of stress for being anxious. This is not surprising, as the two share many similar symptoms and signs – the feelings are similar in many ways. Stressful feelings include feeling frustrated or nervous, and these feelings usually relate to everyday stressors which may cause us to feel overwhelmed. Stress isn’t necessarily always bad either. Think about the feeling you get in your stomach prior to taking a big exam, or giving a presentation. In moments like these, stress is not only expected, it might actually help you prepare for and succeed at the task at hand. Anxious feelings, on the other hand, include fear, unease, and worry.

The key difference between stress and anxiety is whether what you’re feeling is a reaction to things that are happening now (stress), versus worrying over situations that may or may not happen in the future (anxiety). A constant feeling of being on the edge and worried about something – usually fearing the worst – are intrinsic to feeling anxious. Anxiety is the stress that persists even after the stressor is gone. It is important to note that anxiety can instill a feeling of hopelessness due to the overwhelming nature of thoughts and feelings that come along with being anxious. This sense of not knowing what to do or how to pause your thoughts can cause significant distress in one’s life. Understanding the feeling as your body’s natural response to a situation can help alleviate some tension when dealing with anxiety.

Feeling stressed is not the same as being anxious. Stress is something that is usually temporary and can be alleviated; anxiety might be a constant, unrelenting sensation which might require professional resources in order to treat.

How to Cope with Anxiety

Approach, don’t avoid. A common symptom of anxiety disorder is to intentionally avoid situations that trigger your anxiety. Avoidance, however, tends to make anxiety worse over time. Avoidance can help prevent anxiety in the short-run, however, it is important to deal with anxiety head-on by taking small steps to approach anxiety-provoking situations in order to make long-term progress. This is easier said than done, and if you find it impossible to make progress in this area on your own, it is time to reach out to a professional.

Keep yourself busy. This is a similar philosophy to approaching anxiety head-on, but the main purpose behind this strategy is getting out of your own head. The trickiness with anxiety is that it can lead you to feel as though you’re trapped with your own thoughts, and a common symptom of anxiety is not being able to shift your focus away from your worries. The easiest way to get out of such a headspace is to keep yourself busy. Again, this is not always possible when experiencing particularly intense anxiety, but it may help prevent a state of panic if you are able to keep yourself busy with things that don’t allow you to think too much.

Learn your triggers. Is your anxiousness tied to your family, friends, relationships, or school? A helpful way to deconstruct your anxiety can be to identify certain patterns in the thoughts/situations that trigger anxiety. Writing down your unfiltered feelings in a journal can help you identify some common themes or patterns in your fears and worries. Getting a sense of what lies behind your fear can help you put it into a greater perspective, consequently making it feel less like a “real fear” you should be concerned with, and more like a product of underlying concerns.

Put things into perspective. Whenever I feel as though my anxiety is taking over, I make a point of identifying things that I am grateful for, which takes me out of a clouded headspace. I will say, this isn’t easy if you are experiencing a panic attack, but if you are able to steer your thoughts, try and guide them towards a bigger picture that might make your worries or fears seem less impactful. Asking yourself “Is it really as bad as I think?” can make you realize that the threat you're facing is not as bad as you might feel like it is.

Deep breaths. Focused breathing has proven to be an effective coping method for reducing anxiety. This is a mindfulness approach to coping with anxiety, which I encourage you to read further into if you find yourself feeling extremely anxious. Inhale and exhale slowly. Repeat, and focus solely on your breathing until you feel the tension in your body begin to release. If your mind starts wandering while performing this exercise, keep shifting your focus back to your breathing as many times as you need. The goal is simply to give your mind a break from constant spinning thoughts.

Talk to someone. When you can’t take another minute of what is going on inside your head, it’s time to talk to someone. Contact a person you trust and who knows you well, and discuss what is bothering you. Tell them that you are feeling overwhelmed, and let them know that you might need them to follow up with you in the next few days.  If you don’t want to talk anyone at the moment, you can write your thoughts and feelings down in a journal or a piece of paper. If you feel as though none of your friends or family are able to help you, you should really consider making a call to the counseling center.

When is it time to ask for help?

Although self-help coping strategies for anxiety can be very effective, if your worries, fears, or panic attacks have become so great that they’re causing extreme distress or disrupting your daily routine, it is important to seek professional help. A tell-tale sign that you should pursue counseling is if you’ve started to avoid certain situations because you’re afraid of becoming anxious or having a panic attack. The good news is that panic attacks – and anxiety in general – is highly treatable. Anxiety disorders respond very well to therapy, and usually within a relatively short amount of time. In fact, many people only need around 5 to 8 treatment sessions before seeing significant improvement.

Campus resources

Luckily, PLU has great resources available to those who struggle with extreme stress and anxiety. The PLU Counseling Center is a free mental health counseling resource available to all currently enrolled students. It is located on the third floor of the Anderson University Center (Room 300), and offers the help of an experienced team of licensed psychologists and mental health counselors. Your first appointment will serve as a “screening intake” visit. This means that you will meet with one of the licensed psychologists or mental health counselors to talk about your concerns and determine the best plan of action. From there, you can create a plan for how to go about treating your anxiety.

Due to confidentiality concerns, all appointments must be made by phone or by visiting their office. To schedule an appointment with the PLU Counseling Center, call (253)-535-7206.

** For urgent mental health support after business hours (including weekends and holidays), contact the Counseling Center Crisis Line at 253-535-7075.  You will be connected with a crisis line professional who works closely with PLU’s counseling office. 

If you are currently dealing with intense stress and/or anxiety, I hope you leave this blog knowing that 1) You are not alone (!!!), and 2) There is help available to you. Making the first phone call is always the hardest step, but I encourage you all to pay extra attention to your mental health and overall wellbeing this semester. I certainly will :) 

-- Megan 

Go Skiing/Snowboarding!!!

Welcome back to J-term!

And welcome to a new season of skiing/snowboarding!
I figure I can write something about these winter sports, since
1. It's limited time - Winter Only!
2. It's fun - and really addicting
3. An opportunity for you to try these is coming up - @Outdoor Recreation
4. I just went to Summit at Snoqualmie for skiing
But just to be clear, I am no expert of skiing too. The information I provide will be mostly based on my previous experience with skiing/snowboarding.

Why should I go skiing?

If you come from a southern city like me where the coldest winter is like 55 F/12 C, you will definitely be amazed by the feelings of gliding on snows. It's all about the unspeakable joy of speed and control that you get every time from skiing down the hill. Plus the view of the mountain is absolutely gorgeous. I think this is just one of the things you have to try at least once in your life. 

Should I ski or snowboard?

This is the question that you should definitely ask yourself before heading to the mountain. Skiing and snowboarding are different in many ways other than just how you head down the hills. In general, skiing is easier to learn for beginners, and snowboarding is easier in doing tricks. 

I will recommend skiing to you if you...

1. Have never skied/snowboarded before, and you don't have a good sense of balance and strong physical strength.

2. Want to pick things up faster and head up the hill earlier with your friends

3. Not particularly interested in doing tricks

4. Want to progress to harder slopes faster

I will recommend snowboarding to you if you...

1. Have been playing skateboard, surfing, or any kinds of board sport. 

2. Feel confident about your physical strength and sense of balance

My first day skiing

3. Interested in doing tricks

4. Feel like snowboard is more interesting

For me personally, I started with skiing and changed to snowboarding later. On my first day of skiing, I registered for a skiing lesson in the resort. It took me only 1 hour to learn how to ski with no previous experience about skiing and I hardly ever fell. On the second day, when I confidently decided to learn snowboarding, it took me nearly 3 hours to learn how to snowboard, and I fell so many times that I couldn't feel my butt anymore that night. But, in the end, I love snowboarding because it offers me more sense of accomplishment.

How should I start my first day skiing?

For you first day on the slope, I absolutely recommend you to register for a class and learn from some experts, if you can afford to do so. Let me warn you that the cheapest beginner lesson that I found (for crystal mountain ski resort) was $128 for 2 hours of lesson, a beginner lift ticket, and rental equipment. I think it is still quite worth it, since the beginner ticket + rental equipment worth $101 already ($49 + 52). But I know not everyone has the time or money to do so.

So another thing you can do is to watch some Youtube videos online and try it out when you get there. It works for some people, but it is truly more difficult than it looks in the video. The youtubers are all pro-skiers already; they are used to the speed and they have perfect control over the skis. When you first get onto the skis, you will likely have no control of your skis and get scared by the speed and fall. It is going to happen multiple times before you are no longer afraid of the speed and learn how to slow down. So the big take away here is to be prepared to fall for your first day on the slope.

And for sure you can find a friend to teach you. Just warn them ahead of time that it takes time for you to learn and free them from time to time when you are learning how to "fall".

Equipments and Tickets?

Skiing is not always so affordable for everyone. It can be pricey if you buy the full ticket and get a complete set of equipment. What you can do to decrease the cost are: 

1. Buy beginner/discovery ticket

Slopes are arranged into different levels based on their difficulties. If you buy a full ticket, you will have access to all of the slopes. However, if you are a "noob", you probably won't get to the hardest slope for the first day and buying a full ticket can be a waste of money in this case. A discovery ticket will have access to magic carpet slope and a beginner slope. These are great places for you to learn, and the ticket is 40 dollars cheaper than the full ticket!

2. Buy tickets online ahead of time

Buying tickets online will save you at least 20% of the price. Visit their website for a link of online purchase!

3. Wear warm and water proof outfits

Swimming glasses works! @Masuda Yohei

You don't have to buy a 100 dollars ski jacket to be able to ski. The key features that ski jackets offer are waterproof and windproof. If you can find a warm and water proof jacket, you should be good for skiing. (Just remember you will fall for many times and it will get dirty)

For pants, also try to find a water proofed pants, since you will sit and lie on the snow very often. If not, find something that is warm and sporty and bring extra clothes for you to change later!

If you wish, crystal mountain offers ski jackets rental at $36.  

4. Buy ski gloves and goggles

Personally, ski gloves and goggles are the ones that are worth buying. Each can cost you around 45 dollars, but they are quite essential and can last for a long time. Skiing when it's raining is truly a pain if you don't have waterproofed clothes and goggles. 

If you decided not to buy one, a leather gloves can work. And, believe it or not, swimming glasses works too. My friend tried it and he gave a thumb-up to it. 

5. Rent a helmet

You will fall a lot, and you will fall on your head if you are snowboarding. Helmet saves life!

Where should I go for skiing/snowboarding?

There are three ski resorts around PLU. They are:
1.Summit at Snoqualmie

Summit at Snoqualmie

Snoqualmie is only 1.5 hrs away from PLU. It is relatively close and the tickets are a bit cheaper.
The downsides are the slopes are shorter and there are less beginner slopes. The beginner lesson there is also more expensive. 

2.Stevens Pass
I have never been to Stevens Pass, but I have heard a lot of good things about it.
It will be a 2-3 hours drive though, if you plan to drive from PLU.
I heard it has some very good slopes and it closes late in the season.
Just be careful about the bad parking situation. 

3.Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain

I have been to crystal mountain twice, and it gave me some pretty good experience.
It's a 2 hours drive from PLU, but it's definitely worth it.
The slopes are large and have quite some slopes available for beginners.
They also rent out ski jackets and give cheap beginner lessons.
Most importantly, Outdoor Recreation will host a trip to Crystal Mountain this Sunday (1/26)!
You can get a transportation to Crystal mountain and a lunch that OR will provide.
It will be a great opportunity for you to ski/snowboard and you will definitely have a lot of fun there!
So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and sign up for the trip online at www.imleagues.com
#NotSponsored

Best,
Bryan Yuan
1/23/2020

Bryan's Five Reasons to Visit Portland, Oregon

Hi guys,
Welcome back from the Thanksgiving break! I hope you all enjoyed a nice time off and spent some times with your families and friends. This is Bryan, and I went to Portland, Oregon, to spent my Thanksgiving vacation. 
I am sure most of you have heard about Portland. But here are my five reasons to visit Portland.

1. It's TAX FREE!

Currently, the Oregon sales tax rate is 0%. This means that you don't have to pay the 10% sales tax when you buy anything! Think like you get a 10% off for everything you buy. 
Besides, there are couple big outlets around Portland, like Woodburn Premium Outlet and Columbia Gorge Outlet. Or if you are not a hardcore shopper who is willing to stay up all night shopping, you can also choose to shop at downtown Portland like I did. You can find most of the brands you need just by walking in downtown Portland. And there are a lot of good foods. 

2. It's within driving distance (2.5 hours drive, if there is no traffic)

2.5 hours of drive is not that bad. Really... If you compare it with driving to other nearby cities:
Vancouver, BC -- 4 Hours drive, if you don't get stopped by the custom
Leavenworth, WA -- 3 Hours, if the snow doesn't bother you
Yellowstone, WY -- 13 Hours, yeah.. you probably won't drive there during thanksgiving
However, things can get rough if you are caught in a traffic jam, like we did. We first drove to Seattle to pick up my friend, and it took us two hours to drive back to Tacoma, because of two accidents near federal way. Then, the two hours drive to Portland took us over four hours, due to three more accidents around Olympia. Driving for six hours literally killed me both physically and mentally. 
So trust me, leave in the early morning when nobody is driving like they are in bumper cars.

3. Sunshine

Some people do whatever it takes to get away from the Rain in Washington. And I am probably one of them. 

Portland has always shown me her good side whenever I went there. It's sunny, dry, cool, and windy when I was where during thanksgiving. 

And if the weather is not enough to impress you, you should try exploring around Historic Columbia River Highway.

4. Great place for hiking - Historic Columbia River Highway

Historic Columbia River Highway is 20 minutes drive to the east of downtown Portland. It has many attractions along the way, like Vista house (photo ↙) and 5 waterfalls. The highway is built on the mountain, so you can get a good view of the Columbia River. There are also hiking trails built around the waterfalls. The one I recommend to go to is the Multnomah Falls (photo ↓). 

It takes around 1 hour to hike up to the top of the waterfall. It's not very tiring, which makes it ideal for all kinds of people. Also, the views along the way are gorgeous. 

Look at the view! Cr: Claire Huang

Multnomah Falls

5. GOOD FOOD

Try some "rainbow" poached egg

Portland has some serious good foods in the city. 

Five things I would advise to try are:

1. Petite Province for Brunch

2. Voodoo Doughnuts for Snacks 

3. Pok Pok for Thai dinner

4. Salt & Straw for Ice cream

5. Food trucks for some street foods

There are many many food trucks in Portland. And they are famous for being delicious! It's one of the special thing in the city that you should definitely try in Portland!

Unfortunately, I did get to try the food trucks this time, because most of them were closed due to thanksgiving break. 

But if you go to Portland someday, try it and let me know whether you like it or not!

Bryan Yuan

12/3/2019

Top 5 Job Interview Tips

Hello everyone, it’s Megan!

As my last fall semester comes to an end, I’ve naturally started to think about the future and what it holds - especially as an international student! Graduating college can definitely be scary in and of itself, but the thought of having to get a job right after college makes it all the more terrifying. One of the most common concerns for seniors in college in terms of graduation is having a job lined up for when you’re done with school. Relatedly, going to job interviews is a nerve-wrecking experience for pretty much everyone, and all of these stress factors related to job searching inspired this week’s blogpost: Interview tips! 

So, without further ado, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when the time comes for you to interview for your future job!

1. Research the company and your interviewer(s)

Let’s start things off with the basics - do your research! Before you go into a job interview, it is important to show that you are familiar with the company you would like to work at. By communicating to your interviewer that you’ve done your homework prior to meeting with them, it lets them know that you are serious about your interest in working there, as opposed to it being “just another job interview”. The company’s website, social media posts, and recent press releases are all good sources to provide you with a solid understanding of what the company is about, and how your skillset fits into the equation. For a more detailed guide on how to research a company effectively, here is a helpful website!

Now, keep in mind that researching your interviewers can come across as creepy if you don’t do it right. There is a fine line between coming across as knowledgeable about the company, and being borderline creepy. You don’t want them to feel like you have invaded their privacy, so stick to looking for information that relates to their career persona. You can also try to find some commonalities between you and your interviewer, as this could make them remember your interview favorably over other applicants. At the same time, be sure to not give away any suggestion that you actively looked up information about the interviewer themselves.

2. Practice answers to common interview questions

Most job interviews will include some standard questions that are common across the board. These are usually questions like “tell me why you would be a good fit for our company”, or “tell me about a time when you faced a challenge, and how did you deal with it?”. These sorts of questions are commonly used by interviewers, and practicing some of the most predictable questions will give you an edge if you have already prepared yourself on what to answer. Giving well-rounded answers to these questions illustrate that you are able to reflect on your own strengths and weaknesses. If you are not familiar with common interview questions, you can visit this website for a helpful guide.

3. Prepare questions for your interviewers

A lot of times we forget that a job interview is a two-way street, however, you should ask some questions, too! When you’re reading the job description of the position you’re applying for, think about what questions come to mind and what you would like answered. 

For me, I am always curious about what a hiring manager has to say about the office culture, meaning, what the “overall vibe” is amongst the employees. For you, this might not be a relevant question at all, so make sure that you find a couple of things to inquire about when you are given the chance to ask questions. Not only does it show that you have seriously thought about working there, it also gives the hiring manager an idea about which aspects of the job matter to you.

4. Make a great first impression

We usually spend more effort preparing for the actual content of the interview, including the points mentioned above. What is arguably just as important however, is to prepare your external presentation as well. Don’t forget to pay attention to the little things! If this is a high-stake interview, put some extra thought into the details of your appearance; like doing your hair nicely, making sure your nails are kept, ironing or steaming the outfit you’ve chosen. Essentially, you wan’t to show your interviewers that you care about this position, and spending time on your appearance and making sure that you look presentable is an obvious way to show that you’ve put effort into your meeting with the hiring manager. Most importantly, looking good will make you feel more confident, which will show through as well!

5. Send a personalized thank you letter after the interview

You should practice the habit of sending personalized thank you notes to each interviewer. When you are meeting with them, ask for their business card during the interview, and if you have multiple interviewers you should ask them individually. This allows you to follow up with them individually, as well. This note (or email) should be sent the same day, or the following morning depending on when you had your interview. If you interviewed in the morning, try to send out an email within the end of the workday. If your meeting was later in the afternoon, waiting until the next morning should be fine. Make sure that the emails are personalized though, and incorporate some of the notes you took during the interview to show them that the email is meant specifically for them.

Alright, so these are some of the best interviewing tips I have come across over the past few years, and now - I pass them on to you. The most important part is come across as authentic, meaning: just be yourself! Regardless of whether you choose to follow the tips in this post, I wish you the best of luck with your job-hunt moving forward. You can do it!!!

— Megan 

Inspiration taken from Indeed.com.