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Garima Oct 23, 2017 1712 views

How to start learning about a career path?

I finished my BA in Psychology and I'm interested in counseling, yet I don't have any experience or know anyone in the field. How do I get started learning about it? Or for that matter any career path I'm interested in? #career #career-path #careers #career-choice #learning #start #psychology...

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David Oct 15, 2017 1348 views

How do I get an apprenticeship?

I'm taking a Welding Technician program at a polytechnic in my city when I pass I will be a second-year apprentice, but I'm still worried about getting work in an economic downturn; what can I do now to improve my success rate? (I live in Canada) #apprenticeships #welding #apprenticeship...

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C Oct 15, 2017 1689 views

What can you do with you Psychology BA degree?

I know i'm not the only one feeling this way, but as I'm graduating soon (next year), I'm a bit nervous and I wonder what are the options out there for psychology major students? I don't want to jump into grad school right away since I haven't figured out which field I really want to invest...

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Garima Oct 14, 2017 2107 views

How do you deal with people who tell you that you can't do this job/career?

As a women and a person of color how do you handle oppression, discrimination and comments of people/society tell you that don't do this, you can't handle this because of your gender and culture? #equal-opportunity #cultural-diversity #gender-discrimination #employment-discrimination...

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Chandni Oct 11, 2017 5569 views

How is Supply Chain as a domain ?

This question is for all the Supply Chain Professionals. How do you find this domain in terms of job prospects ? How did you get certified and gained work experience in this field ? Please share your experiences and any insights you can offer. Thanks. #supply-chain #logistics...

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Bradley Oct 09, 2017 2144 views

Im 30 years old and would like to own my own business. Ive started with ads on kijiji but would like to grow into a multi million dollar company. How do i start doing that?

Starting a fan base on Facebook and Instagram is where I'm at but I need to find out how to go about finding and leasing property or land so I can make my auto body shop a worth while venture. Small businesses #good-attitudes #entrepreneurship #business #business-development #small-business

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Garima Oct 08, 2017 1314 views

How do you know which job/career is right for you?

Hi,
I'm interested in knowing how do you know when you know you are in the right role/career/ job. I have so many interests and want to do so many things that I feel that I can get lost in everything I want to do and lose sight.
#job #career #career-development #career-choice #career-path

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Chandni Oct 06, 2017 1434 views

How is/was your experience of doing an MBA ?

I would like to know from professionals who have or are currently doing an MBA in Canada and the US.
How was your experience ? Would you recommend doing it from Canada or the US if we look at the ROI ?

#mba #masters-degree #masters #college #college-advice #higher-education #business

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Elsa Oct 06, 2017 1941 views

What's the best way to prepare for a career fair?

It will be my first time attending a university career fair, so I am not too sure what to expect. I will definitely dress professionally, prepare my resume, and do research on the companies. But, what kinds of questions should I be asking representatives from these companies? And is there any...

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zainab Sep 26, 2017 1699 views

Can anyone working in the computer science field provide info about their life as a computer scientist and the schooling you went through to graduate?

i have an assignment that requires me to find a person working in the computer science field . I have to know details about the day in the life of a computer scientist, and also know what schooling you went through to become a computer scientist. I need someone who works in ontario, and someone...

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C Jul 25, 2017 9699 views

What's your weakness?

College student seeking internship position. Well, no one is perfect, we all have weakness. During the interview, I found this question a bit tricky. I would like to know how you approach this kind of question. What does HR really want to know from this question? #interview #HR...

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Elsa Jul 07, 2017 81597 views

What are some good questions to ask a potential employer during an interview?

Usually at the end of an interview, the hiring manager will give you the opportunity to ask some questions about the position or the company. Are there any questions that you can ask that will make you stand out to the employer as the main candidate? As well, as there any questions to avoid...

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C Jun 20, 2017 7651 views

Is it okay to ask for reference from your previous employer on Facebook ?

college student, seeking an internship position, which requires three professional references on the reference page. i've sent formal email to my previous employer, but I haven't gotten any reply yet. I really need the reference before next week. We are FB friends, is it appropriate to...

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Ena Jun 17, 2017 1942 views

How to wear in investment bank social event?

I received an invitation to participate a IB social event. Business casual or professional? #investment-banking

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Ena Jun 04, 2017 1432 views

How to break in buy-side?

I am international student in Canada and I hope to begin career in private equity. I just want to acquire local experience before graduation. #finance #pe #private-equity

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Dave May 31, 2017 6066 views

Medical biochemistry vs clinical pathology

Hi. Recently I was searching information about medical residencies and I found out that laboratory medicine has some kind of two "similar" specialties. So, my question is: what are the main differences between a physician with a specialty in medical biochemistry and another one with clinical...

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Ena May 26, 2017 1291 views

Is it good to enter buy-side financial institutions?

Many people think that entering buy-side like private equity should be after 2or3 years sell-side work experience. #investment-management

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Brandon May 24, 2017 2066 views

If I study business strategy, what sort of jobs would I be aiming to go into at the end of my studies?

Commerce is a broad program, and strategy seems to be one niche that appeals to me, but I don't know what careers can be led after studying in such a program. #undergraduate #strategy #commerce #career-path-planning #career-details

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Ena May 20, 2017 1309 views

How to find up-paid internship in banking?

I hope to find internship, without payment, it is ok. Because I want to have local work experience when I study in Canada. #banking

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Brandon May 11, 2017 2575 views

When should I start studying for the LSAT?

Interested in pursuing a career in law but currently in university. Many have told me to start studying after second year, but I'm still uncertain to when I should begin exam prep. #college #law #law-school #lsat #lsat-exam

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Brandon May 10, 2017 2129 views

I want to become a lawyer, what program should I study in university?

Interested in pursuing law as a career, but there are so many options to study under in university. Should I just choose whatever program is most "GPA-friendly" or risk a slightly lower GPA for a program I'm genuinely interested in? #law #undergraduate #career-details #personal-development

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Ena May 06, 2017 2733 views

How to think of first intern in private equity?

I receive internship offer from a private equity as second-year summer intern. Do you think it is good experience? I hope to work in banking and investment area. #finance

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Ena Apr 26, 2017 1685 views

Can I write insight in my resume?

I find that many people write insights in linkedin, of course, I do it too. But I am not sure whether I write it in my resume (work experience or extra curriculum activities). #resume #job-application

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Ena Apr 26, 2017 5945 views

Do you think of certificate of appreciation?

When I do some volunteering work in university, I would receive certificate of appreciation about the activity. I keep them. Could I write them in my resume? #volunteering

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Crystal Apr 25, 2017 1713 views

Should I become a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant?

I'm a nursing student and I'm thinking about pursuing further education after completing my BScN degree. What are the pros and cons of becoming an NP or PA? #nursing #nurse #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner #nursing-schools #physician-assistant #registered-nursing

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C Apr 24, 2017 12467 views

When the employer asks you about your MS skills, what exactly does "intermediate to advanced MS skill" mean?

3rd year undergrad, seeking jobs for summer, I often see 'intermediate to advanced MS skills' in the job description, but how good does that mean? #job-search #interviews #microsoft-office

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C Apr 23, 2017 910 views

I am interested in knowing more about music therapy, what are the available training programs in Canada ?

3rd year Psychology major student, interested in knowing more details about what it takes to become a therapist. (e.g. degree requirement, training program length, certificate... etc.)

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Harpreet Apr 20, 2017 2525 views

Whats the best way to deal with the people having negative attitude ? Should we stay with them ?

I kinda of like sharing my upcoming plans with people I know and most of the time they have negative feedback and tells me that they know this is not right and then put some logic to support their claim which is kind of right in their own way but very demoralizing. So what should one do when...

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Ena Apr 17, 2017 2839 views

Do you think of non-profit work experience?

I am finance second-year student. I plan to find a volunteering job as director of finance. #finance #volunteering

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Sarah Apr 16, 2017 996 views

Sustainability of being a vet

I am currently doing an internship at a vet clinic. I really love being there and everyone is pleasant and nice. I like the environment and am not afraid of surgery etc. however, sometimes the vets complain about how tiring the work is etc. I was wondering if most vets feel this way, that after...

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