Of course, you never know when a surprise offer might come your way, but there are some things you can do on a regular basis to set yourself up for success if you do want the job.

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This may seem scary but there are some things you can do.

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"ALMA is halfway into space but there are some things that genuinely you can't do from the ground and successors to ALMA in 30 years time may well be flying in space, " said Richer.

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The IRS collections people cannot arrest you, but they do have some nasty things they can do.

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There are some things that are out of your control, but what is really important is what you can do for yourself.

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Yes, they can be stressful and sometimes even a little bit degrading, but these types of positions are the only things that show you have some real world experience and you can work in a professional environment.

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