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What are some of the worst job sites for finding non-profit work?
I have been using Idealist and not finding many current jobs. Craigslist also has not provided many great non-profit jobs. Should I just use any job posting site and hope that I find something? #job-search #nonprofits #non-profits
What job title would I hold if I wanted to provide businesses with employee personality assessments?
I'm wondering if jobs that help businesses with finding the best employees with personality assessments are psychology based jobs or a form of consulting? #career #psychology #jobs #consulting
Is job stability ever more important than job satisfaction?
I am an undergrad working towards my Bachelor's. I left a very stable, well paying job in a career that I wasn't passionate about or satisfied in. I am trying to make a career change and am wondering if in the beginning of a person's professional career if job stability is actually more...
What should you do if you don't get accepted to any of the colleges you want to attend for grad school?
I am looking at colleges that I want to attend for grad school and am wondering what I should do if I don't get accepted to any of my schools of choice? #career #graduate-school #graduate
How do people with "helping jobs" manage their stress?
I have heard that counseling and work in social services can be very stressful. As an aspiring counselor, I'm wondering what methods do people in those fields use to manage their work related stress? #career-path #counseling #stress-management
What is the best way to initiate an informational interview?
I am looking to contact local therapist and counselors on Psychology Today. I am wondering if I should just send them an email explaining that I am an aspiring Career Counselor and ask if I can get an informational interview or should I call them? What are the best methods for an informational...
Are there ways to deal with an unprofessional coworker without involving hr or is it always better to bring in a supervisor?
I have had issues in the past with unprofessional coworkers and did not speak up. I want to know what I should say if issues like the ones I had in the past come up again. #human-resources #employer-relations #supervisor
How important is Social Media literacy to employers?
Should all employees know today's biggest social media platforms or just employees looking to work as Social Media coordinators and other related positions? What are some benefits if any to being literate in platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Tumblr, and the like?...
How can I create my personal brand?
What are things that I can do to help create my brand? Will creating a career portfolio help with personal branding? #career #career-development #personal-branding #portfolio #work-portfolio
What are alternatives to becoming a career coach/career counselor?
I'm wondering what are similar job titles? #jobs #career-counseling #career-path
Are entry level office jobs the only jobs you can get with an Associate of Arts?
I am looking for jobs that are related to non-profits and have found that I don't qualify until I get my Bachelor's. Will my degree only allow me to work in an office setting or a setting that is not a non-profit? #career #office-administration #entry-level
Are nonprofits typically at career fairs?
I usually see for profit organizations and was wondering how often non-profit organizations are at career fairs? Are there career fairs strictly for non-profits?
What should a college senior make sure they have done before they graduate?
Which resources should I make sure I take advantage of before I graduate? #college #graduate
When you are on an interview, are there any red flags to look out for from a potential employer?
Should I watch out for certain questions that they ask? Is there anything you have learned in hindsight from an interview that should have paid more attention to? #job-search #interviews #job-search-strategies
What are methods to changing careers smoothly?
I am an undergrad and a senior getting my bachelor's of social science. I have worked in the insurance industry for two years, but left my last job to focus on my schooling and relocate to the state that I want to go to grad school in. I want to transition into the health & human services...
What should a student consider before transferring to a different college?
I am senior and am considering transferring to a different school as I feel unsatisfied with the college culture as well as the teaching methods of many of the professors in my program. #college #college-transfer #transfer
What are the best volunteer/ intern environments for someone trying to get into career counseling?
Should I focus on volunteering with non-profits that provide job placement assistance, resume writing, and the like as those skills will be usuful to me or should I focus on working with organizations that are apart of the mental health industry? #career #career-counseling #internships #volunteering
How to make connections on LinkedIn?
I am new to LinkedIn and am wondering who I should add as a connection? I also am transitioning into a different career section, hopefully the non-profit, human service, or social service sector and am not sure if I should add old employees/supervisors from the insurance industry. #networking...
What should I put on LinkedIn when I am an unemployed student looking to transition into the non-profit, human service, or social service sector from financial services?
Should I list that I am a student who is looking for job opportunities and looking to transition into the non-profit, human service, or social service sector from financial services in my headline? Should I mention the career which I aspire to have? In the experience section should I list my...
What are ways to have effective time management when a job seeker and student?
I am having trouble finding a balance between school and looking for employment. I find that school takes up most of my time and doesn't allow for me to spend very much time on job seeking. Should I set lower expectations for the time I look for a job, and focus on consistency, even if my...
How does recruiting and career counseling differ?
I am thinking about becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor so that I may specialize in career counseling. Originally, I wanted to be a career coach, but figured that specializing in other areas makes me more marketable. My main goal is to assist people with career knowledge and help them...
How should I prepare for grad school?
I am going into my senior year as an undergrad and am wondering how I should start preparing for grad school? What are the best ways to prepare for grad school? Should I start applying at the start of my senior year? Or should I wait until I am closer to graduation? Should I hold off on...
How do I stay motivated to do coursework for uninteresting classes?
This term I am taking two classes that haven't provided me with much of an intellectual challenge. As a result, I am having a hard time staying motivated in my classes, as I am not obtaining knowledge that I do not already have. #college #undergraduate #time-management #classes #studies...
What are the best ways to network?
I'm wondering what are the most effective methods of networking? Is volunteering the best or are informational interviews with professionals in my field of choice? I want to gain a network before applying for grad school and find a mentor. #graduate-school #volunteering #networking #mentoring...
What are entry level positions for students who wish to become counselors or social workers?
I am an undergrad and am wondering what jobs I should seek out after getting my degree. #career-choice #career-path #job-search #entry-level
How vital is it to participate in student organizations in college?
I am a undergrad and I am interested in joining student clubs and organizations. I am also wondering how joining student clubs and organizations can be beneficial to my career in the long run? #college #career-counseling #career-paths #networking #student-affairs
What is the best path to become a counselor if I am obtaining my Bachelor of Social Science?
I am currently in school to obtain my Bachelor of Social Science. I am wondering if it is possible to become a Licensed Professional Counselor with a degree that isn't in Psychology or Sociology or should I consider changing my degree? #psychology #career-counseling #career-path #counseling...
What jobs are hiring ?
I need a job been looking for a job for to long now #anyone
What is a good first step to take when you realize the field you got your Bachelor's Degree in has a low demand job wise in the job market?
Alyssa.24. Currently employed in the Legal/Law Field. Recent College Graduate. #college #careers
Do you need internship experience in order to get hired at a marketing firm after graduation?
I am a junior in college and thinking about possible jobs I will be applying for after graduation. A lot of my peers are scrambling to find internships in their degree fields, and I was just wondering if it's possible to get hired at a good firm without an internship. #business-management...
Whats is information about mechanical engineering? i need some answers for my junior capstone
i have background and fields for my capstone. this is for my in tech school #engineering #mechanical-engineering #manufacturing-engineering
What does a typical day as a Forensic Technician look like ? and Do they offer full-time and part-time or just Full time?
This is the profession I wish to pursue and I need as much accurate information as possible.
I am doing a project and need to be able to explain a typical day in this field. (bio or chemi) #science #forensic
What are the different job opportunities for different nursing careers?
For example, what specific job types could a Physician's Assistant get, or an R.N., etc. #nursing #nursing-education #school-nursing #nursing-administration #nursing-careers
How can you find real-life applications for your major?
I would love to know if there are databases or websites that show specific careers and job opportunities specific to your major. #career-counseling #career-choice #career-paths #careers #career-development
Will the Physican Assistant Program become a Doctorate degree program in the future?
I want to be a P.A #physician #assistant
Is getting into a Physician Assistant Program competitive? How Competitive?
I am asking because I would like to become a P.A #physician #assistant
What is a useful language to learn if I want to have a career in law enforcement?
Specifically, I'm considering a career in the FBI or CIA; however, answers about useful languages for working in local law enforcement would also be appreciated. Thanks! #law-enforcement #foreign-languages
Which majors give the highest return ?
I'm a junior in my high school and I have hopes and desires to earn a lot of money when I am older. I would like to know what majors would give a good return before I finalize what I want to pursue. The majors I am interested in include: Finance, Engineering, Computer Science. #money...
What would be a good double major with Computer Science?
My name is Rohith and i'm a junior at my high school and I would like to double major Computer Science with another major. What would be some good options? Please answer. #college #computer-science #computer #majors
What College Majors have a high demand in the future?
I'm a junior in highschool (11th grade) and as I start to look into careers and college majors, I asked myself what profession(s) will the future society rely on. I have interest in computer science and would like to pursue it in the future. #college #jobs #careers #future #choosing-a-major
What is the highest level of certification an entry level database administrator should consider obtaining?
Today I earned my first entry-level IT certification, the CompTIA A+. By the time I complete my degree, I would like to take the Oracle 12c Administrator Certified Associate. Without any experience in the field, would this certification increase or decrease the chance of getting interviews?...
What are some good ways to get involved in STEM related volunteering?
I really teaching kids about technology and how things worked. I give a lot of credit to my mentors growing who showed me the ways of model rocketry and soldering. Are there some well known STEM volunteer groups out there? Do you think it would be alright to just volunteer on the weekends...
How can the Arts impact your resume?
I keep hearing that putting down that I play piano would be a good addition to my resume. It strikes me as odd that an application with the arts on it would really impact your chances of getting a job. Would a place like Goldman Sachs really care?
What college majors should I apply to in order to be a diplomat?
I want to be a diplomat or even work for the U.N, but I am unsure what I should major in. I am currently leaning towards Economics, Journalism, and probably will go to law school. Any other suggestions? #international-affairs #united-nations #diplomacy
How does a venture capitalist know at first sight it's the next big thing
As a venture capitalist or investor, you always look to put your seeds in the next big thing and watch it grow to become a giant tree. But what's the 100% guarantee about the business you're funding and how do you know personally it's a wise move, besides the profile on paper #startups...
Hobbies and Career? Or Hobbies vs Career?
I love music and I am an accomplished instrument performer, awarded at state competitions. I also like to run, I've been doing track and field for many years. However, none of these passions are part of my career goals. At college I will study physics and engineering. Can anyone share...
How can one get the most exposure during the first year of college, in order to make an educated decision when choosing the major/minor?
At 18 I might have a target in life, but not necessarily a clear path of how to get there. When attending a technical university that has over 100 engineering majors, what can a student do to get the best exposure to such a wide variety of courses and labs, in order to make sure he didn't miss...
Have there been any recent student protests on many campuses lately? What were they protesting, and how did staff and faculty respond?
I am asking this question because I take great interest in what is going on around me, and if it is acceptable, justifiable and will affect my life or the lives of the people around me in a positive way i will not hesitate to support it. #staff #faculty #protest #protests #higher-education...
Do many students work on or off campus in collge? How easy is it to find a part-time job?
I am asking this question because I am considering working while on campus. Although I have been told it is a very strenuous thing to do whether on or off campus, i would still like some professional input as well. #work #college-jobs #campus
How long does it usually take to get a job in the forensics field after graduating college?
I'm very anxious to start a career in forensics and I would love to know how long it usually takes to get a job after graduating. #forensic #forensic-analysis #forensic-psychology
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