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What are some essential classes that helped you prepare for your career? Did you do any jobs during college and university related to your career? How long did your training/schooling take? It would also be appreciated if you can leave your name, your job title, and what company you work for....

What are your personal pros and cons?
What education and/or training helped prepare you for this job?
Did you have any trouble getting into this career field?
It would also be appreciated if you can leave your name, your job title, and what company you work for. Thank you.

When should an individual start planning for their career?
Why do you like what you do?
What are key things to put on your resume?
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Prosecution lawyers/ lawyers I have a couple of questions for that career. What skills prepared you for this job? What were the steps that you took in order to get to that job? What made you stand out above other applicants? It would also be appreciated if you can leave your name, your job...

What is it like being a heavy equipment mechanic? what are the days off like? do you get PTO? where is the best location to work or be while you are in this field?

Do you get to spend weekends with your family? I have a daughter on the way so family time is important to me. Are there opportunities for work-from-home positions?

I want to go above and beyond. I want to be the person my coworkers turn to when they need help. How far should I go? Is it a waste of money to get a master's or doctorate? Is the return on investment worth the time and money I would have to put in to be successful?

Does anybody have any advice for a student pursuing software engineering? I've completed a few computer programming classes. What jobs would you encourage me to apply for?

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Should I choose to major in something I enjoy doing or if I should choose a major that leads to a career that pays well?

How long have you been with the company?

Has your role changed since you've been here?

What did you do before this?