Aromas, California
How do I get a job out of college as an account manager? What makes a successful advertising account manager?
I am graduating in December 2018 with a degree in Advertising from San Jose State University. I want to work in account management/client services in an advertising agency after graduation. I have a bit of familiarity with what this role entails and what the advertising industry is like....
Any good jobs to do while doing a master's in nutrition?
Master's program are more expensive than undergraduate programs. And loan repayment can be annoying. What kind of job or internship would you recommend doing (if possible) while studying nutritional science for a master's degree? Also, how did you stay frugal during those times? #nutrition...
What are other ways to pay for medical school besides loans and scholarships?
Medical school is expensive, as everyone knows. And paying off loans will increase the amount of stress for a medical student to go through. Are there ways to earn some cash to pay off the debt and to avoid getting loans for medical school? Scholarships can be limited as well. #medicine...
How do I move to a different job market?
I am based in the SF Bay Area. I am considering to move out of it after I graduate college with a degree in advertising. Some places I am considering are Seattle, Austin, Portland, or Los Angeles. I love the Bay Area but its really expensive to live here. I eventually want to get my own place...
With the field of biomedical engineering, are there any problems being a girl?
I heard that in most STEM fields, being a girl means you earn less, there are less opportunities, not as many companies believe girls are capable, girls are of less value. I wanted more information if this was a myth or if it was true and how it might be a bad decision to go into this field....
As someone who has a degree in biomedical engineering or works in the field, what types of jobs are available with the field becoming more and more popular daily and jobs becoming scarce?
I am currently a junior in high school considering biomedical engineering and want some more information for potential careers and general career advice.
#biomedical-engineering #biotechnology #biomedical
Is it necessary to get a masters degree to be a public relations professional?
I'd like to get into the field right after finishing my undergraduate but I know a masters would give me an edge. Is it advised to get a masters and then go into the field, get one later, or not get one at all?
#publicrelations #masters #masters-degree
What should I do in the summer before my freshman year of college to be more prepared?
Are there any helpful behaviors/things to practice before I leave for college? #college-advice
What activities should I do in college to boost my medical school application?
I'm going to be a freshman in college next year and I want to get a good start to make my medical school application in a few years qualified but also interesting #medschool #medical-school #med-school #doctor #hospital-and-healthcare #healthcare #college #extracirriculars
What is the most valuable skill PR firms look for in an intern?
I'm looking for internships right now, in your experience what is the most valuable skill an intern should have at your public relations firm?
#PR #publicrelations #internships
Is college really necessary to succeed in life?
We are always told since we are kids to go to school, go to college, get a great job that will help us live a better life but we are basically going to work so many years to pay our student debt not to mention that we aren’t guaranteed to find a job with our degree #collegedebt
Why can’t college students learn what is only necessary for their career?
What if someone wants to be an English teacher, why is it requiered to take a math class? Why can’t we start learning right away what we need to for our career, we are just getting ourselves into more money debt taking classes that are not necessary #studentloans
How easy is it to shadow a psychiatrist for a day of work?
I want to gain more insight on what a typical day of work looks like for a psychiatrist. #psychology
What is the best way to get a research opportunity as a college freshman?
I want to do research as a freshman in college with a professor, but how do I build a close enough relationship with my professor, seeing how most GED courses have 200+ students?
#research #medicine
For those in the sports and entertainment industry what advice can you give.
My dream is to work for sports media, or directly with a sports team. Furthermore, I would also really like to work for entertainment media with my focus being television and film.
#entertainment #sports #public-relations
As a public relations major does getting a masters degree make much of a difference?
I have been thinking about applying to grad school for quite some time now but every time I do research there is not much information that suggests having a masters degree will give me much of an advantage over other students
#gradschool #public-relations
How common is it for public relations specialists to move from different organizations during their career?
A public relations specialist visited one of my classes to provide students a glimpse into his career life. One of the details I took notice was how much he moved from organization to organization after a few years. All my life, I was raised to believe in the notion of working at one company...
What was your favorite or memorable moment as a public relations specialist?
I am currently studying public relations at San Jose State University. I am enjoying the major more than I expected, but I am curious about favorite or memorable moments from legitimate public relations specialists. Personally, my favorite moment thus far was working on a PR plan with a few...
When choosing a major what is a piece of advice I should taking into consideration?
I need help narrowing down my options of majors. #major #choosing-a-major
What are three suggestions on the best way to network?
My plans are to attend a career fair in the future and my hopes are to network, so that I can find an internship. #network
What are some tips for a Public Relations major looking to work with social media?
I'm a Public Relations major with a minor in Sociology. It's almost time to graduate and look for a job. I'm passionate about social media and content creation, so I'd really like to look for something that offers those. Any suggestions/recommendations/tips for what I should take a look at?...
Is graduate school a necessity now?
I'm finishing up my third year of college, and I'm planning on graduating next year. I'm majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Sociology. I don't know if I should go to graduate school or not? Is it better to have that extra edge when employers are looking at candidates? #publicrelations...
What is the daily life for nutritionists (inside and outside hospital settings)?
I am interested in nutrition and want to do some work in this field that does not involve just hospital work. Positions can be like manufacturing, handling, dietitian, research, supplements, etc. #nutrition #clinical-nutrition #medical-nutrition-therapy #diet-and-exercise
For doctors/physicians, what would you change to enhance your residency experience?
I understand that there are ups and downs in medical school and the training years later on. I want to know what can be done to make things smoother for doctors. #medicine #residency #doctor #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare
What would you tell the young version of yourself after graduating high school?
Contemplating my life choices...
#school #college-major #college-admissions #college-selection #college #college-advice
In California, do CSU or UC campuses have the better engineering program?
I would like to kick start a career in engineering, any suggestions of what to major in to make job hunting easier later on? Also what were your experience with California public school programs?
#california #engineering #berkeley #first-job #degree #major #software-engineering
What are Do's and Don'ts for my LinkedIn account/Resume/Cover Letter?
I am preparing to hunt for Internships and want to catch the companies attention. I could use all the insight possible. #linkedin #resume #public-relations #cover-letters
Public Relations is a really broad field. What should I expect from an entry-level position once I graduate College?
I'm graduating this December and could use all the insight possible. #college #public-relations #student-development #internal-communications
How do I make myself stand out in the Public Relations Industry?
I hope to become a PR Representative in the future. #career-counseling #public-relations #development #Representative
What's the most important thing to look for in a company?
When applying for jobs, what has made you decide to accept an offer from one company over another?
#job-search #career
How important is what I do after I graduate?
I have no idea what I'm going to do when I graduate in the winter of 2020. That's two years away, making me halfway through my college career. I get that I still have time but is it able to have a corporate career if I go and do volunteer work or travel after graduating? #after-graduation...
How do I get experience programming?
I've recently switched majors to Operations, Management, Information Systems at my university which involves programming. I have a little background programming knowledge but don't know how to make it a bigger part of my life. Other than the classes I'll be taking, what can I do to get a better...
What do you believe is one experience all people who go to college have?
Do you think there is anything all people experience when going off to college, even with the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personalities people are coming from? #college #college-experiences
What is harder in the college transition: trying to make friends or trying to adjust to being on your own?
Just to try to garner a little more understanding about what might cause me more of a struggle when I go off to college and what to prepare myself for #goingtocollegenextyear #goingtocollege #newplace #college #college-advice
What are some good ways to stay organized in college?
I'm going to college soon and I would like to have different methods of staying organized. Hopefully, I can tell my friends some of these methods so they have something to help them. #college
What are some career choices for majors in biology or chemistry?
There are majors that I am interested in looking at in college. #biology #chemistry
Agency or Industry? The ultimate PR question!
I am graduating in May of this year and there is a lot of talk about going into an agency profession or starting out in industry. I know I want to do social media management, but I don't know if I should start out in agency or industry. Is agency as scary and difficult as people say it is?...
Is it better to take time off right out of college?
What are your thoughts on this? A lot of people have asked me if I am going to take a gap year or go backpacking for a few months. I'd like to know if there is a way to make this travel experience relevant to PR and maybe find a way to use it as a work experience type of thing. Thoughts? #PR...
How many resumes should I have to send out before I hear back about an interview?
Now that it's abnormal to walk into a business and ask if they are hiring, I'm sending out resumes all the time and I have no idea if they are even being reviewed. I heard a stat once that you should get one interview for every 100 resumes you send out. Is this true? It's so time consuming to...
Should I get my master's right away or wait to see if the company I work for can pay for it?
The reason I ask is because I've heard a few professors talk about how they landed jobs with companies willing to pay for their Master's degree.
#HelpAGuyOut #FreeDegree
How much harder is it for a minority to get a job after college graduation?
I understand, in today's society, we are much more open and accepting to race. However, this question comes from experience. When I was in middle school, I was walking home once and was stopped, handcuffed and searched by a police officer because I looked "suspicious." That wasn't even my...
How does one prioritize life and the need for a job at the same time?
Its important to remember happiness it key when thinking about your future but also thinking about financial stability. So how can we as people make sure we start to prioritize life over and happiness over making sure things get done. #realworld #life
How do you navigate the workforce appropriately as a women of color?
As women of color we have to navigate the workforce differently than others and its just nice to see how others think I should navigate it #woc #different #realworld
What is the best way to get scholarships or money to help with college? and not loans!
I'm really financially not able to pay for my college. It would definitely put my family in complete debt and I cant do that. #scholarships #college #financial-planning #financial-aid #money-management
What are some career options for political scientists?
I know I could become a professor or a lawyer (after law school). Are there any other notable options with such a degree?
#future-careers #career #law-school #political-science
What is the best way to study for political science exams?
There's so much reading in my class(es), it can be hard to decide where to start!
#college #political-science #classes #studying
What's a day in the life of an aerospace engineer like?
Aeronautical or astronautical, it doesn't matter. I'm interested in pursuing a major in aerospace engineering, but I want to get a scope of what applying it to a career is like.
#engineering #aerospace-engineering
How do you balance humanities with a STEM major?
I love to write and draw -- they're two of my passions -- but I also love science and math, which is why I plan on going into a STEM field. How do you keep the two balanced when so many claim you can't reconcile them?
#women-in-stem #arts #stem
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