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How to ask your current boss for a reference?
What should I say in the email? or should I talk to my current supervisor directly? I want to apply for a full-time job and I want to be prepared (in case they want me to provide 2 ~ 3 most recent references). And my current position is a part-time position and I do have good relationship...
hey, i am done with high school but i am confused on what career pathway to follow. I know i am made for social science related careers but still finding it difficult to choose between International relations and a foreign language or Anthropology and Communication studies with a minor in a foreign language or journalism
#journalism #communication #college #major |
#anthropology #international relations #social sciences
Need help deciding which program should I choose Social work or Community worker?
Hello my name is john and I am college student taking Community Worker program, I was hoping someone could help me on deciding which program should I take Social work or Community worker. I love to work in both areas, which makes it hard to choose, and I was wondering give me information on...
I want to help children in different countries
Ive watched a lot of documentaries about children around the world, (Mostly in Bangladesh) and I can't help but to feel bad for them and want to help them. When I watch them go through horrible things like being sold for awful needs, or their parents abandoning them etc. I want to make their...
Do employers see value in a Coursera/edX/MOOCs certificates?
I want to continue my studies to build my career and have relevant skills in my field, but it is hard to do in-class courses with a full-time job. This made me strongly consider taking online courses. I definitely think that further education is great for personal growth and learning new...
i dont know how to start programming ???please helppp
#computer-programming
#computer-science
I'd love to got Android programming but academic projects are with c language Do you think I go looking for my interest and to read Java or c language to read?
How to ask professor for recommendation letter?
Which professor should I ask for recommendation letter?
What's the polite way to ask them to be my references when it's been a while since I've taken their courses?
#professors #professional #career #references
#email #scholarship #recommendationletter
How long does it take to find your ideal job? (if you've found one)
#jobs #job-search #human-resource #undergraduate #students-problem #advice #mentoring #job-coaching
Pursuing a rewarding career seems to take forever through trials and error.
How long does it take to figure out what's the best fit for you?
Thanks in advance!
Narrowing Down The Areas of Work for a Nueroscientist. What would this be called?
I'm really interested in #neuroscience, and am planning to become a #neuroscientist. I saw somewhere that neuroscientist is a more general term, and that neuroscientists focus on an area, like brain development. I would really just like to make new, breakthrough discoveries about the brain,...
How much weight should students place on the geographic location of their school?
Over the past five years many industries (tech in particular) seems to have concentrated in a few places around the country. In particular, New York, Silicon Valley, Texas, and Seattle. How large of an advantage is it to go to school at a university that is located in one of these places?...
Is it worth it to go to get a traditional degree if you are interested in getting into software development or software engineering?
It seems as though more an more influential people in the tech field are showing support to online studies as a legitimate replacement to traditional studies. Is it still worth it to go into debt in order to finance a degree that may be 5-10 years behind 'groundbreaking' concepts? #technology...
can someone in ontario with computer science field answer this please
What does a typical day looks like for them? How do they believe their field of work impacts the environment (i.e. e-waste generation, lowering usage of resources, etc.)? (see rubric for more guidance in how to direct this question) What schooling did they complete in order to do their job?...
What is an average day in the life of a neurologist and neuroscientist like?
I am really interested in the #brain, and how it functions, but more importantly want to find new discoveries about it. What is a day in the life of his job like,hand is worth all the school years?
#neurology #Neurologist #neuroscience #neuroscientist
For computer scientists, what does your work day look like, how does it impact other fields and the environment, and what were some education?
Hello I was wondering if someone could answer some questions I have for a school assignment pertaining to post-secondary opportunities in the field of computer science. I would really appreciate it if someone provided some answers to the following questions: -What does a typical day look like...
What do nurses in Canada do?
I wasn't from Canada and I found that the nurses in my homeland do the completely different work from the nurses in Canada do. I feel that nurses in Canada are more like doctors in my homeland. But I am not so sure about what nurses in Canada do. Could anyone give my some example of nurses'...
Any American universities or programs that do not require taking the SAT?
I am a Canadian high school student interested in applying for school in America. My biggest concern right now is the SAT.
#university #architecture #art #sat #program
Can you get your honors degree early?
Ive been really thinking about what I want to do in terms of careers and post-secondary education and Ive decided that I would like to get my Phd in psychology. The problem that arises is that I don't wanna spend ten years in university. So, I wanted to know if there is anyway to fast- track...
what to write for a follow-up email on a conditional job offer
I've accepted a conditional job offer. However, I haven't heard back from them after I accepted the offer.
What should I write in the follow-up email ?
#job-coaching
#email
#human-resources
#career-counseling
Thank you!
What is the name for this job, it has to do with Neurology?
Hello! For my future i'm looking for a career that has something to do with #neurology , or the #brain. I am mainly VERY interested in finding scientific breakthroughs (such as why we dream, and many other things) Could someone tell me what the name for that career is, and how I can start to...
I want to take history in university but I have no idea what I can do after that. What are the career options with a history degree?
#sos #graduate-school #school
What are effective ways in entering the education field?
I am interested in working in a school setting as a carer counselor or academic advisor and would love to know how to achieve this goal. #academic-advising #higher-education #education
How easy would it be to be hired at an art auction house/art gallery without Art/Art History as a major?
I intend to study Political Science and minor in Art History, but I have heard that many people within the art world are majors in art/visual art/art history. I wanted to deal with the business side of art, but wasn't sure if my minor would be acceptable to the likes of Sotheby's, Christie's,...
Would it look bad on a resume to have a gap in internships?
Would it look bad on a resume if I didn't do an internship one year, but instead did summer classes, or volunteered?
#volunteer #resume #internships
How do you ask employers for a recommendation letter?
#employers #recommendation #evaluating-resumes #careers
What are some careers I can get into as a Political Science major?
Are there any careers aside law, politics or research which political science majors can get into? Are there any careers that would utilize the skills well?
#future-careers #careers #political-science #resume
Should I take a certification for my second language in order to stay competitive?
I am bilingual but not incredibly strong at the writing or reading side of the language. I wanted to know if this would be putting me at a disadvantage and if I should take initiative to take a certification to prove my skills. #foreign-languages #careers #internships #evaluating-resumes...
Should I apply for big company internships if I don't have previous internships relating to it?
Would it make sense to apply to somewhere like Sotheby's (art auction house) as a marketing or business development intern if I haven't done anything within the realms of art, or directly as a BD intern?
#businessdevelopment #business #internships
What are some relevant skills to stay competitive in the 21st century?
Would coding, trilingualism, graphic design, etc be relevant for marketing/PR/branding interns? Would this be something interns/students need to adopt in their skill set in order to stay competitive? If so, what kind of skills would you recommend, and why? #recruiting #communication-skills...
Do big name employers mind if your previous internships were not at big name companies?
I was wondering how HR takes into consideration the locations of where their applicants worked at, and whether working at a small company would matter? (eg. a Marketing Intern for Small Company vs. General Intern for Big Company with some transferrable skills and/or Marketing Intern position...
What are some key positions or skills that would look good on a resume for business development/marketing internships?
I was wondering if things like language certificates, volunteer positions at smaller companies/charity organizations would look good, or anything else, for positions in business development or marketing/PR. Marketing would include brand consulting, communications/PR, consulting, etc....
How are internships from 5-6 years ago still relevant in your resume?
I have started interning for marketing and law firms since at least 5 years ago when I was in middle school, but I'm not sure whether or not to put them on my resume, and if so, how it would contribute to my present day skills.
Are these generally to be avoided?
#resume #law
What's the right job for a future counsellor-wannabe?
I will provide some details of my current situation so I can actually hope for some similarly detailed advice/answers. I completed my undergrad in psychology. After undergrad, I wanted to go into grad school for psychology. But my grades and etc. were not good enough. So I went into a master's...
How to prepare for an interview that includes "in-basket exercise" ?
any suggestion where to start & how to practice?
#career-counseling
#interviews
#career-path
#interviewing-skills
#humanresources
How/ Who should I ask for references
I've been working at a retail store for 8 months, and I have several different store managers already. Which store managers should I ask for references? (store managers are constantly reassigned to different branches so I only work with each for roughly 2 months) #career-counseling...
What kind of jobs are there available for students? It's hard to get the career experience you need when so much of your time is spent studying?
#jobs #student
Is it better to specialize your business degree or remain general?
I was wondering if people studying business are better of with specializing in their program(going into accounting or marketing) or if remaining general when it comes to job searches. Does one pay more? #business #business-management #business-degree #marketing #business-administration...
Must your previous volunteer positions be relevant to job application?
Are employers interested in the type of volunteering you? By this I mean, do employers want people that have volunteered in activities that are directly relevant or related to the jobs they are applying for? (specifically jobs in business/management)Or can any volunteer experience help when...
Deciding a minor
I'm in my first year of university and I recently decide that I'd like to minor in a different program from the one I'm in. But how do you decide a minor? Should it be based on your interests? Or based on a possible career path thats different from the one your'e currently on? #minor...
How can I become a environmental/wildlife enforcement officer?
My ultimate goal is to become an environmental enforcement or wildlife enforcement officer for Environment and Climate Change Canada. I have so many questions about this position (what's the hiring process like? what is a typical day in the job? what is the pay? do I have to relocate to...
How to start your own business?
Currently, I am studying business at college, but I have a passion to have my own clothing line one day, and I'm wondering how could I start it off with no experience and budget. Any advice will be helpful!
#business #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #clothing #brand #marketing
i want to create my own gaming company
how do i do this?
what team mates do i need for this to work?
#computer-software
What is organizational psychology all about?
Psychology major undergrad. Thinking about future. Which school offer organisational psychology program? (grad studies) What is it like? What can you do with it? Any personal experience you can share with me if you are in the program? Thank you! #psychology #HR #organization...
Can you share your experience as a UX or UI designer? What's like? What takes you there?
Undergraduate student thinking about future career options. I don't really know much about UX or UI Do I need to know programme language before taking UX or UI courses? Major in Psychology ; Want to explore different career options & where to apply psychology knowledge in real world. Any...
I completed a B.Sc. in nursing. How do I seek volunteer opportunities in a healthcare field?
The main purpose of writing this is to get experience in volunteering to make my resume strong
#resume #career #healthcare #volunteering
How would you handle a situation where you felt overwhelmed in the specific work you were doing? especially while being in the IT department
I'm asking because PwC is one place I want to work and was very curious in regards to IT. #pwc #information-technology #information-technology-and-services #career #career-choice
Music Psychology advice?
Can anyone share their experiences if they have ever taken music psychology course or enroll in music psychology programs? it seems to me that most programs available in this area are in UK, but if you know there are programs available elsewhere, please leave a comment #psychology #careers...
Which universities have good business programs in Canada?
I am looking to transfer to another university.#college-transfer #business #college #canada-university #college-selection
What will you do if your co-worker has been procrastinating, which impact your work?
Interview Question.
Is there a correct answer for this?
#communication
#interviews
#human-resources
#problem-solving
#conflict-resolution
What do you consider your most incredible achievement?
Interview question; As a student, how should I answer this question ? Can I talk about a group project (academic related) ? or Should I talk about something from my volunteer/paid work? What are some typical answers to this question? What do interviewers really want to know?...
can i study BSC in dental Hygeine for 4 years and then pursue dentistry
I have applied to dental hygeine school (UBC) in canada which offers a 4 year dental hygeine course and a masters level dentistry course i was wondering what if it is possible for me to first study dental hygeine then pursue the 4 year degree of doctor in dental medicine. #UBC #dentistry...
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