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Besides a high GPA, what extracurricular or activities do the big 4 firms like to see?
As an accounting major, my target dream employer is of course the big 4 firms. I was told recently that grades are the first thing that they look at before even considering everything else, so I am shifting gear to focus on that. However, I am now wondering what sort of extracurricular or...
To be successful do you have to go college
#college #Automotive #Master #Mechanics #Sales #Agents #Financial #Services
#Occupation #college-major #finance
How do you know which career is right for you?
Should I just pick a career that can support me or make me happy?
How long did it take for you to reach your goals?
#Business #Intelligence #Analysts #Sales #Agents #Financial # #business # #marketing Services
To have a successfull business do you have to be rich?
#business #Sales #Agents #Financial # #finance #Services
What is the best way to improve your public speaking skills?
Public speaking is basically my biggest fear in the entire world. I pretty much try dodging every obstacle possible when it comes to this topic. This is a strong phobia of mine that just eats away at me. If I were to practice speaking when I know I have a presentation or something big coming up...
Do you need to get a philanthropic-focused MBA to get a CSR job?
I am very interested in pursuing CSR, non-profit work, social entrepreneurship, etc. as a career after college. My university offers a 5-year Bachelors + MBA program which would mean less time and money but they only offer focuses in the big business areas (EX: marketing, management, finance,...
What are the best electives to take for a nursing major?
Due to the fact that my schedule is very tight and I only get to take a few electives, I was wondering what electives are best for my major. Is there any that would help me to build relationships with my patients, help me further my nursing skills, or be good extra knowledge to have as a...
What do you do working as an intern in a CPA firm?
I got an internship at a CPA firm, but am very nervous to start something so professional. Thus, I was wondering as an assistant/intern what would some of the usual and main responsibilities be at the CPA firm? #accounting #internships #accountant #cpa #quickbooks #career-details
What is the best way to prepare for an interview?
Honestly, I have not been on many interviews within my lifetime. However, during my Principles of Professional Psych course at Kean University my class as a whole had to do a one on one brief interview with the professor in front of the entire class. The professor asked us a numerous amount of...
Business Internship
I am majoring in business at college but I was wondering how I could get an internship. What are the things I should do to find an internship and to prepare for the internship?
What courses are advised that would make my career as a sales management person successful?
Hi, I am a senior in high school and I am not sure of what I want to doin the future but I am looking into the sales management as a possibility. So, I was wondering if I chose this career what courses in college should I take. #management #communications #communication #organization #sales
What methods did you use/or use to memorize certain information?
This is for studying and for exams and questions.
Is accounting a good career for someone who doesn't particularly like talking with alot of people?
I need to find a good career and I don't really like being around people all that much. I feel like if I brushed up on my math, I could do a good job in this field. #accounting #accountant
What picture is appropriate to set as your background on LinkedIn?
While updating my LinkedIn and looking at other people's profiles today, I want to know what background picture is appropriate and unique for my profile. I saw people putting a backdrop of their schools and cities. However, are those the only acceptable pictures? #career-counseling #linkedin...
Does band and arts give you an advantage for college, even if music isn't your major or minor?
Next year, I'm in the 9th grade and I would like to major in either Pre-Med or Biology. I also take band and I'm in the marching band and planning to take it for the next 4 years. I'm wondering if that factor will give me an edge on my college application and if it will benefit me later. Thanks!
How do you balance a hobby you love with a career that can support you?
I am about to be a junior at a High school in New York, and most people are expecting me to know what I want my future career path to be. However, for the longest time, I have been on the fence on what I should be doing because the career path I want isn't the most guaranteed to give me a...
Is It Okay to Graduate College Late?
Hi, initially I wanted to get my Associates degree from a Community College then transfer as fast as possible. Lately, I have been dealing with a lot of things and considering to take it easy and maybe get my Associates a semester or year later. Yet, I feel quite scared of letting myself go...
what is best source to learn programming?
what is best source to learn programming?
whats it like to work for a full time job
i wonder what its like to work a full time job because i never have worked a job full time #job #time-management
What should I be doing to prepare for college as a sophomore in high school?
I’m a sophomore and I want to get into UCLA, I want to know what path I should be on in order to achieve my goal
Are there any advice or tips on how to properly network with professional accountants?
I am a second year accounting student that have attended many career fairs, networking events, and clubs to start building the all-important connections. However, I feel I have not made much progress each time I go to a different event. My questions are generic despite how hard I try to come up...
How does one decide upon an interest?
When it comes to careers, I generally want to choose a career that interests me. However, I haven't been able to narrow my interests down to a point where I can choose a career path that interests me. Some of my interests include: Biology, Technology, Music, Programming, Psychology, Philosophy,...
I want to pursue a career WAYYYY out of the scope of my college major. (Dance to Cybersecurity) What sort of work or opportunities should I look for?
I have reached a point where I'm about to graduate from college and I have found the need to make a very hard and fast pivot out of the dance industry. I've always had a knack for computers and tech tinkering. I recently stumbled across Cybersecurity and got my CompTIA Security+ certification....
What are other job options I can consider from knowing another language?
I have been learning Korean for a few years, and I am planning to continue my studies in college to get to the level of fluency. Are there any jobs other than teaching English in Korea that I can consider? #foreign-languages #language #foreign-language #korean
What are some good presentation tips?
I am a junior in college. #career #career-choice #presentations #sales-presentations
Do colleges care if you quit a sport in the middle of high school? What can I do to improve my application?
Do colleges care if you quit a sport in the middle of high school? What can I do to improve my application?
Which college would be better to go to?
I'm currently deciding between two colleges right now, Binghamton University and University of Colorado Boulder. I'm leaning towards Boulder however I don't know if leaving New York would grant me the same opportunities as Colorado would. My hope is to go into the film industry but I'm going to...
What is the proper way to dress for an interview?
I have had quite a few interviews in the past where I always wore a nice polo collard shirt, dress pants, and dress shoes. It was never anything different. However, now that I am graduating and taking on a "real professional" interview I guess we should say, do I need to change up my attire? Do...
How would I go about preparing myself for handling the pressures of leading a small team and working late nights developing different advertising and marketing strategies?
Knowing that I want to major in marketing so I can become a marketing manager, I poked around online to see what different jobs and positions require. The job seems to require a lot of leadership and hours of work. I want to know if I can start early on developing ways to handle that pressure...
What are good careers that have good pay when it involves plumbing?
I am wanting to be a Plumber and want it to be my career because I have somewhat experience with working the waterworks and I want it to be my career but, I don't know what kind of plumbing I can do
What are some good jobs to start out in while High School?
I want money and I want to find a job
What are the best State Colleges and University's for (Business Management/ Sales Management)?
#2-4yrCollege #Business-Management #Sales-Management #Entrepreneur
How did you find out what you wanted to do?
How do you know you made the right choice?
I'm having a hard time deciding what I want to be when I grow up. Is there a way to help organize my thoughts and I am feeling lost in my career path, What can I do?
Hi! I'm in 9th grade and people keep asking me what I want to be or about my career and I don't know how to answer. I have many things to choose for my career path but don't know what to choose. I know many people have the same issue as me. Sometimes I say I wanna be this and that but by the...
What can I do to gain more leadership experience in college?
From the start of college, I have joined many clubs and organizations to get involved. However, lately I've been stressing out because every time I desire to join a committee or become a board member, I never quite succeed. Will not obtaining leadership positions hinder my potential to...
Is it important to know multiple languages in your job?
This is regardless of the job. Personally I plan on being in tech but all my teachers say it's very important to know more than one language. Personally I struggle with learning languages. Will I be at a large disadvantage? #general #language #first-job #technical #spanish
How do I improve my time management skills?
I've been struggling with time management for a while now and I can't get anything done.
What are good websites to use to learn coding?
codeacademy? code . org? #science #computer #tech
When interviewing for a job, what should you answer when asked about your weaknesses?
Are there answers that show you are thoughtful and honest without ruining the chance of getting the job? What are companies really looking for? #interviews #college-jobs #summer-jobs #interviewing-skills #high-school-jobs
What types of jobs can come from studying Communications?
I’m curious as to what different kinds of jobs can come from studying communications in college. #communications #college
what are some good ways to network?
I am a junior at college. #career #career-counseling #career-choice #career-path
Does anyone have any advice for me?
I'm currently going into my first year of college. I was planning on doing a major in Physics with a minor in film but the more I look into it and do research the more I find out that Physics isn't a secure job. I was originally going to do Computer Science before Physics and I was thinking of...
Can you start a small business at a young age and if so, how can you do so and achieve financial stability and freedom with it??
- I'm in middle school
- I enjoy performing arts
- I definitely know I would like to venture into business and cosmetics
How do I find the career that I want to have in my future?
Look for that I love to do the most
Be consistent
Be patient
Have fun
I have an upcoming interview at a medical school, how do you prepare for a one-on-one interview?
I have a one-on-one interview at a medical school coming up. Does anyone have any helpful tips on what to prepare for and how to approach the interview.
For reference: I have a masters degree in biomedical sciences and a bachelors degree in mathematics. #medicine -school #interview
What is the difference between hard and soft skills on a resume?
One resume asked me for hard skills and soft skills, and I want to know the difference. #resume #interviews #general
How can I politely decline an internship without burning bridges?
I'm a college student looking for a summer internship, and I believe I will get accepted to two of the internships I applied to - but I cannot feasibly do both. How can I politely decline one internship while not burning any bridges and maintaining the connections I made there? #internships...
How can I land internships and research opportunities as a high school student without much practical experience ?
STEM research opportunities and internships usually require a high school degree and current enrollment in college. Is there any way to successfully gain experience while in high school?
Resume writing
How can I ensure an acceptable resume for future opportunities?
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