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Is working at a tech company just like the HBO "Silicon Valley" show?
I've always been curious about working at a startup or at a big tech company in silicon valley. I got to watch the HBO show at a friends house the other day and I thought it was ultra funny. Although I did not get some of the jokes. But is that what it is really like? Especially the part where...
What college courses should I take if I plan to major in marketing?
I will be attending college in the fall and intend to major in marketing. I am unsure of what other courses would be helpful. I’d like to become a marketing manager at some point in my career. What courses would help me to achieve this goal? #management #marketing #manager #courses...
What major would be most helpful in getting a career in software development?
I love working with computers and I'm interested in a career in software development. I'm not sure what is the best major in achieving this goal. #technology #software-development
Is there still a gender bias in finance related jobs on Wall Street?
I was just wondering if it is still harder for women to advance in a financial career since I want to work on Wall Street when I'm older. #finance #job #interviews #career
What are some activities, study skills, and internships college freshmen can start implementing to maximize their chances of getting into med school?
I'm really into oncology and research but love working in clinical atmospheres.
How do you use your network to get good internships?
How do you use your network to get a good internships?
What are possible careers in public relations and communications?
I am an 11th grader interested in public relations. I like organizing and managing events, and fundraising. The job I am most familiar with in this field is event planning. I think I would be very good at it and I think I would enjoy it too because I like working with people and being able to...
What are the main challenges an entrepreneur faces when starting up a business?
I am an entrepreneur in high school and I plan to have my business up and running by the end of this year. However, I want to know the main problems that entrepreneurs face so that I am better prepared to handle them when they cross my path. #business #entrepreneurship #startups
What is the day to day like being a software developer?
Depending on where you work, what are your hours like and what do you do.
#computer-software #softwaredeveloper #technology #game-development
How do I find the career that best suits me?
How do I find the career that best suits me? I want to go into premed but I'm not sure if it is right for me. How can I see if its right for me?
What is most valuable to employers when looking for a potential employee who has just graduated from college?
#career #job #jobs #careers #writing # #job-market # #college-jobs #business
What is a career that involves business and travel?
#traveling #business #travel #international #jrhighschool #college #profit #income #stocks #companies
What part of the information technology field would you consider the hardest?
I am currently trying to learn more about IT, however I would love learn more about it as I am always trying to challenge myself. #information-technology
What are the steps to become a Pharmacist?
Currently 16, 10th grade #pharmacists #pharmacist #pharmacy #job #medicine
Is there any great entrepreneurial books ?
I'm looking for book to read about staring a business and what the essential things to get it started. #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur
How do I become a good teacher?
I want to became a teacher #teaching #teacher #education #teach #teachers
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 most dangerous part of being an electrician?
I am a student in the 11th grade and from other studies about me I have the potential of going into the Electrician range and so I wanted to know what the job is like and how does it work. #job #career #electrician #electrical
A question about the length of schooling to become a lawyer
How long does it take to get a law degree? #law #lawyer #law-school #attorney
What kind of characteristics would I need in order to pursue marketing?
What types of courses would I take?
What are some characteristics of people who are in marketing?
What types of things have people done in order to become successful? #b2b-marketing #b2c-marketing
What is your perspective on self-care?
As a rising sophomore in college, I find that a huge population of my campus do not practice self-care. By self-care, I mean things, activities, etc that nourish's a person's soul. Why do we, as a society, continue to cultivate a work/academic environment of stress and unbalance? What is your...
What is the best programming language for a beginner to learn?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I was wondering what the best language would be to introduce my younger brother to programming. Should I have him use a harder language like Java so that he'll find all the other languages easy, or start him off with...
What types of careers are there in the medical field?
I’m an incoming junior and I want to explore jobs on the medical field. I am currently thinking about college and what I may want to study if I were to enter the medical field.
Any tips for an interview as an office assistant?
Hi! I have an interview for an office assistant with the Computer Science department at my school. I was wondering if there was anything in particular I could do to help myself stand out from any competition? Even just general interview tips would help me right now.. Job Description: Help with...
What do advertising people really do?
Everywhere I go I see advertisements. Who makes them and how do you get a job in advertising? I watched some mad men, but does it still work that way? What are the jobs I can get out of college in advertising and how do I decide which of the jobs are best for me? #marketing #advertising...
Which is better to study for a marketing career, psychology or sociology?
If trying to pursue a career in marketing, which courses would be more beneficial, psychology or sociology courses? #JULY20 #career #future-careers #marketing #career-plan #studies #marketingdegree #business
What is a better major to pursue; Business Management or Marketing?
What is a better major to pursue; Business Management or Marketing? #FALL22
If I want to major in accounting, in what field should I minor in that would help me in the field of accounting?
Im just trying to look at my options that I have in the field of accounting. #accounting
What careers allow me to help society peacefully?
I am a 20 year old architectural engineering student (year 2) and I have to start college over and I want to choose a different career as I thought that architecture isn't doing enough serving people and the society for me, I thought of being a police officer/detective but then I realized that...
How much can I get paid after I finish college for programming?
I heard that there are a lot of jobs in programming, and my school has a class where we can learn to program computers. I'm going to take it next year I think. How much money do people make after they finish college for programming? I don't really know how much scholarships I'm going to get for...
How important is my GPA in the subject I want to major in when deciding a major?
#college #major #college-major #undecided #STEM
Any advice on getting a book published?
I write fiction. My dream is to get published someday. #writing #books #author #fiction #writer #book #published
Could I get advice from yoga teachers?
Hi fellow yoga teachers! I'm curious to know where you get your inspiration for music? How do you switch up your sequencing? What are your favorite poses? How do you cater to certain groups? What is your favorite flow to teach? Thank you! Maddie #yoga #mindfulness #music...
What can I do as a high school student to encourage more girls to pursue STEM fields in the future?
I am currently a senior in high school and I am interested in studying STEM in college. I realize that women in the STEM field are far and few between, so what can I do as an individual to help more girls explore STEM fields in school?
#women-in-stem #math #science #engineering #technology
What are good steps on starting up/maintaining a business?
#business #entrepreneur #business-management #finance #management
I am in the 10 grade and i am just beginning to explore my future career, what are some careers and helpful steps i should consider based on my passions and interests?
#computer #career-advice #career-counseling #career-choice
With seemingly a decreasing number of women in the IT Field, besides a related degree, do you recommend a specific minor and/or specialized certifications/qualifications to ensure that I will stand out among other graduates entering the work force?
I will be a female college freshman in the fall. I am majoring in computer information systems and love the ability to organize by creating and using software applications/databases. I also hope to have a lucrative career with flexible hours so that I will have an opportunity to be a great...
What majors besides criminal justice will help in law enforcement?
I am in 10th grade at Boston Collegiate Charter School and I am interested in a career involving law enforcement. I want to become a U.S. Marshall or something along that path, but I have read in previous questions about law enforcement that a major in criminal justice will not help much. I was...
What are extracurricular activities, how would that factor into my college application?
I’m lost on what extracurricular activities are, but I’ve done some research and it talks about volunteering? My aspiration is med school, and I want a great profile for the top universities for my biochemistry undergrad. I have also enrolled in multiple competitions for research and projects...
What are the factors I should be considering when deciding my future career?
I haven't even solidified a major or decided what my "dream job" would be. I've tried these tests that are supposed to link me with jobs but none of them make sense to me.
What are jobs that will hire 15 year olds?
I'm looking for a job. It's difficult to find #jobs that will hire a 15 year old. #job-search
What are good jobs to get you started and help you to build confidence?
I would like to soon apply for a job. I'm 17 years old and have not previously had any work, I'm also quite a quiet person so would like a job thats not overwhelming, but that still offers good experience and is of a relatively good pay for a few days a week (I need the time to relax, as well...
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 to be involved in economics?
I like math and i think that i'm pretty good #college #math #economics #accounting #college-major #economics
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
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...
Are you most likely to find a career through highschool internships?
I am a sophomore and my school does internships. People have told me that they lead to great careers sometimes. I want to know if this is true. Please help! #internships
I want to have a job using computers, but i don't know of any jobs out there that interest me.
I'm not good at coding and editing code definitely ain't happening, I wouldn't even know where to start. I do however love to make videos, even though what I know about editing videos is minimal at the moment I want to do more. I also love making powerpoints that look amazing. #computer #videos...
Is it ever appropriate to ask your interviewer why you were rejected for a job, so that you can improve next time?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I've always wondered if this was ok, because when I get rejected from places, I don't know how to improve next time. #human-resources #resume #interviews
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