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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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