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Why should I learn about machine learning?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. Because I'm interested in computer science, I always hear people telling me to learn machine learning. Why should I do that, rather than just learn to be a better programmer in general? #technology #programming...
What are different types of engineering and what do they do?
I am a sophomore in high school and am very interested in some type of hands on engineering. Also I love using computers. #engineering
How do you get an internship in investment banking?
I'm interested in investment banking and I've heard that you need to have completed an internship in order to get a position after college. Is this true? If so, how do you get an internship like that? When should I start looking for an internship? #finance #internships #investment-banking
What software do market analysts use?
Hi everyone, I want to invest my winter break into learning a new skill. What softwares do market research analysts use? I know they would use some VBAs and will vary depending on the firm and market they are in, but what would you recommend me to learn over the next three weeks? What online...
Which careers are good if I enjoy working with kids?
I have been volunteering, and I have found that I really like working with kids. What careers would allow me to be around kids and work with kids? I have already considered the teaching options, e.g., in a day-care, preschool, or elementary school, but I am looking for other ideas for careers...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a big corporation vs a smaller company or even startup?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I'm curious to learn what influenced your decision to work for a big corporation over a smaller one (or vice versa). We don't hear as much about how people go about finding/selecting the companies they want to work...
College-advice?
What college classes should I take if I wanted to be a Veterinarian? Are there any requirements to be able to go to Vet school? How should I know what classes I need to take?
Can you help me understand the difference between certain jobs within marketing?
I really want to work in marketing, i'm just not sure what my specific options are within that field. What are the different roles within marketing at an airline and how should I figure out which one I would be best at? #marketing #aviation
How should someone start off their graphic design career?
I am very interested in graphic design and would want to create graphics. #design #graphic-design #graphics #3d-graphics
I want to go in to the field of game development and programming?
I am interested in programming and already do practice it. I am on school's robotics team and use a programming called robot c which is based on C programming. what steps do i need to take to do go in this field. #computer #programming
How do I get started in design?
Design is a career field I may want to try out. I'm still in 8th grade, so I can't get a part time job yet. How can I get started in design, on my weekends? I like to read design blogs, and I capture things I like on Pinterest. Are there any really good starter books I can read or sites I can...
What is the best major for me to pursue in college if I want to be an event planner?
I want to be an event producer, however there are very few schools who offer that major. Event planning is a major, however it most likely won't provide me with the best degree in order to be flexible in my job choice after college. Therefore, I was wondering what would be the next best thing...
If I want to be a marine biologist, what activities should I do during high school?
I am not sure if I want to be a marine biologist but I might. I think it could be a fun job, and I could learn a lot about rare animals. If I want to be a marine biologist is there anything that I need to start doing now in high school to be prepared for college? #science #marine-biology...
What types of careers offer traveling?
I just want to travel and wake up with a new beautiful view once or twice a week. #career #travel
Minoring in a different language
I am an 11th grader interested in careers in public relations and communications. I have looked into many jobs involving these skills. I think I would enjoy working as a publicist, event planner, or fundraiser for both private and non profit companies. I am also interested in foreign policy and...
Can I pursue two careers at once?
Ever since I was little my life has been about two things Medicine and movies. They are my passions. Movies and medicine are all that I know. I want to learn how to become a surgeon. What do I do? Can I pursue two careers at once? I also want to direct movies. I can't decide between the two....
Do I need a concentration or minor in college to be competitive for jobs?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. Now that many of my classmates are planning their futures at their chosen colleges, rumors are abounding about the usefulness of concentrations, minors, and even double majors. Do they really help boost your resume,...
Is there a "right" time to know which career path I'd like to take?
#career-path #July #July20
What jobs am I qualified for and how do I land them?
I'm a senior at NYU studying Behavioral Economics and I'll be graduating early in January. Last summer, I struggled to land an internship even before COVID-19 hit, and I don't want to end up in the same boat again. I love startups, tech, entrepreneurship, and finance. #business #career
How should I balance my schedule for my first year of high school?
I’m going into my freshman year of highschool and am playing football while taking all honors classes. Any tips on how to not fall apart mid semester?
Can my Major be completely different than my minor?
I want to major in Business and my minor to be interior designing.
I want to be an event planner when I grow up, but also have experience in interior designing to be a stager if that does not follow through.
Help! #business #business-management #interior-design #event-planning #interior-decorator
what are the best steps to become a nurse practitioner
#nurse #nursing #nurse-practitioner #medicine #registered-nurses
How do you evaluate success in your career?
I am a Highschool senior soon going to college and I as commit to a university I was wondering what you consider truly important when you look at your success.
Is being a therapist a steady job?
What happens if no one is having problems? Or not enough people at least? #psychology #therapy
What majors should I look into if I am interested in working with building and designing cars?
I am a junior and, ever since I was a little kid, I have always had an interest in cars. Not only in looking at them and observing the differences, but also customizing and building them so that they are my own. I wanted to know what majors would be best to look in. #design
How can I pick just one career when I'm interested in so many?
I'm interested in lots of careers ranging from a graphic designer to a nutritionist and athletic trainer. #experience #personal #conflict
What are some of the most lucrative careers in the Information Technologies field ?
I want to join this career and be successful and don't know where to start. #technology #information-technology
How can I do remote volunteering work?
Currently I am a Junior in High School and I am interested in pursuing Medicine as my career. I am a avid soccer player and captain of the VEX robotics team in my high school.
#doctorate-degree #athletics #medicine #career #hospital-and-health-care #medicine
How should you start in the Graphic Design industry
I've found graphic design as something interesting and I wanted to know how to get started. #art #design #graphic-design
Is it difficult to be a psychologist/ do you have to be really smart?
#psychology #smart #psychologist
I have a low GPA as a freshman, how would that affect my application to colleges?
I’ve newly joined a high school freshman year, straight after moving internationally. But while adjusting, I realized my GPA is terrible for what my aspirations are. It’s a 3.76 unweighted and I’m nervous it’ll affect my application to college in the long run. Any idea how I can help it?
What type of classes should I take in highschool to bring prepare me for medical school?
I’m a freshman and may be interested in medicine
What college should I apply to for music business major?
What colleges should I apply to if I want to major in music business/management? Berklee Boston and The Hartt are already on my mind but I'm still looking for more options.
How should i write a personal statement when i dont think theirs anything outgoing or interesting to write about myself
I havent gone through much struggles or any big at all to write about nothing interesting either that i can write about im very stuck on what to write about. #personalstatement #writing
What jobs in technology enable you to work remotely?
Hi! My name is Anina, and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. It sounds so cool when I hear that people work from home or wherever they want, but still work full time jobs. How can I find a job like that? Are they hard to find and get? Do you like working alone? I am very...
How did you decide on a specific career you wanted to pursue?
I’m a junior in high school and there are many STEM fields out there that I’m interested in but I’m not sure how to narrow it down. #stem #career #college #science
I would like to know some tips for a person who wants to pursue a career in acting.
I recently grew upon a love for acting and I want to get to be a professional t.v. actress. #acting #actress
What's it like to work as a computer programmer/coder?
#computer-science #computer #technology #programming #computer-hardware
How/where did you learn what you know about stocks?
I've heard a lot about stocks and the stock market and want to know the best way to be successful on stocks? and how to know which stocks to buy? as well as at what age do you recommend buying a stock? Also, what is a good amount of money to put into stocks? #money #stocks #stockmarket #online
Is it better to stay home for college or move in?
I am a Junior in high school and just curious on if moving into college is worth it. #college #moving
What are some good colleges that offer journalism majors?
I am an English lover, but I also love writing about my experiences and places I have traveled. So, I have decided to consider majoring in journalism. Any suggestions? #journalism #college-majors
What is the college life like?
I'm pretty nervous about college and to see if it's going to be really hard. # #help #college-advice
How do you go through with an informational interview?
I have seen advice on Linkedin that in order to land a job, we need to network with people from our desired company by doing an informational interview. What kinds of questions do I need to ask during it?
#interviews #interview-preparation #interview-questions
How can I utilize my campus career center to its full potential?
#campus # #career-development #July #July20
What can i do in highschool in order to impress college?
#college #college-advice #readyness
What would I have to major in to get a job on homeland security? And what does a job in homeland security entail?
I am currently a junior in high school and have always been interested in some kind of job with the government or military. I grew up under the influence of my grandfather who was enlisted in the navy during the Vietnam war and and have since aspired to enlist or obtain a job related to the...
How do I make an impression at my future summer internship?
I’m a junior in college doing a software engineering internship in the upcoming summer. Someone advised me that I should make sure to get great references from this internship. What’s the best way to do that? Should I excel at work? Should I be more friendly? Is there some strategy or practice...
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