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I am debating on whether to study teaching or psychology. I know that if I put my mind to it I can do which ever one, but how can I come to a conclusion on which major to focus on when I love helping others?
I am a senior in high school and I have always loved helping and putting others before me. With having to help out in the house as well as my siblings, helping is second nature to me and it is something that I excell at. I really want to have a profession in which I could help others with...
Can I get a job without any prior work experience?
I'm looking for a job. #jobs #resume
What courses or classes should I take in college and high school if I am interested in the field of dentistry?
I have wanted to become a dentist form the young age of 2 and now I am old enough to gear my life towards that goal. However, I am not completely sure which classes are the best to take. I know math and science courses in general but I need specifics. #college #college-major #dentistry #dental
Would having work experience be beneficial for college and any major?
I am currently a junior in High School and I am interested in getting a job. I need some input on whether or not it is beneficial to at least have some amount of work experience and if I have experience how would that help me?
I want to be an English major, but I'm wondering if there are jobs other than writing related things that English majors are good for? I want to know about availability and diversity in careers for people with this kind of education.
I want to be an English major. #english-composition #academic-english #business-english
Is it hard to find a job as a chemical engineering major?
I am worried I will waste my education for a major that won't be useful. #chemical-engineer
Will I be able to keep busy and learn more in a field like chemical engineering?
I am worried that I will stagnate in my education and career in the future, and I cannot see myself in a position where I am not challenged. #education #research
Is it okay not to know what I want to pursue as a career?
I'm a sophomore in high school, and a lot of people around me seem to be set on what they want to do in life. However, I haven't really found a topic or field that I'm incredibly passionate about. #career #career-choice #career-path #career-paths #undecided
If you could only choose between pursuing a career that has a high salary, or pursuing a career that you always wanted to, which one should you choose and why?
I'm still deciding my major. My parents want me to select a major that would help me acquire a high paying job, however the major I want to go into is not that high paying. #financial-planning #personal-development
What overall percentage of construction and carpenter degree holders receive job placement right out of college
My goal in college is to receive a degree in construction and carpentry and then use my skills to benefit the earth by building green. #construction #carpentry
How do you begin looking for jobs after college?
I recently graduated as a psych major and am nervous about job searching. What is a good place to begin and what are some tips to help improve my chances of finding a job? #psychology #graduate #career-paths #time-management
Is the process of becoming a doctor worth it?
I know it's time consuming definitely -- 4 years undergrad, another 4 for med school, and maybe 4 more for residency and experience? That's at least 12 years and after all that, a lot of debt might pile up too. So is the time, commitment, and money really worth it? #college #doctor #medicine...
How important is math really when pursuing a career in pediatrics?
Math was never my best subject and especially this year, as a high school junior, precalculus hit me hard. When I see numbers mixed with symbols like theta and sin cos etc, I get mini headaches. My cumulative average for ONLY math subjects (algebra, geometry, algebra 2/trig, precalculus) is...
What are the top employers of students who graduate with a bachelor's in marketing?
This fall I will be entering college as a Global Marketing major and I am curious about what companies lead in hiring students like me. #marketing #job-search
Which is more important to a future employer, the grades I receive in my college courses or the number of activities I am involved in at my university?
This Fall I will be an incoming college freshman and am wondering whether I should begin the school year by focusing mainly on my grades or spreading myself out and getting involved with multiple different activities and organizations. #college #career #career-counseling #career-development...
Would it beneficial to major/minor in another field when going into the major of Communications?
I'm not sure if the field of communications has a large market for jobs, so I was wondering if also majoring/minoring would help me in case I cannot get a job pertaining to communications. #communications
Would a degree in Political Science prepare me for a starter career in law?
I'm interested in law but don't want to major in pre-law for the off-chance that I don't go to law school #law #political-science
What is the procedure for being a pediatrician in New York City?
I want to set my medical career and I'm trying to lay my future out. Right now, I'm a high school junior so I'm deciding on majors and colleges to apply to next fall. Thank you! #college #doctor #medicine #health #pre-med #pediatrician #counselor #college-minor
What job can I get with an undergrad in Genetics and Biotechnology?
Ahh yes. I want to be a radiologist but, I'm wondering if I can start a job after my undergraduate degree. What options am I looking at? #jobs #biomedical-engineering #radiology #biotech
What made you want to work in computer security?
I've heard good things about this industry but i'm not sold on it being the one I pursue. Can you tell me about what made you decide to go into this industry? #technology #cyber-security #computer-security
What is the best technology to use to stay organized?
I am in high school and have a really hard time staying organized. Especially when it comes to doing big projects or studying for tests. I'm trying to find out what others have done to stay organized in school or a job. Do you have recommendations on technology tools/programs I should use?...
What made you want to work in sales for a tech company over working in sales in other industries?
I've been told I'd be great at sales, but I'm not sure where to start looking for jobs. Why do you do sales for the company you work for? What should I look for in a company to work for right out of school? #technology #sales
Did you have a mentor growing up who helped you get to where you are in finance? How did you find your mentor? Should I have more than one?
I find investment management really interesting, but sometimes this stuff is over my head. I talk with my accounting teacher about the stock market and investment strategies, but sometimes there are things he doesn't know. #finance #financial-services #investment-management
How applicable is a psychology degree to the world of business?
I want to study psychology in college, but I also want to make sure I can get a good job with decent pay in business. Is this possible, or should I reconsider my college major? #business #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #pyschology
What was the hardest professoinal decision you've ever had to make, and how did it get you to where you are today?
I know life is full of difficult decisions, but how do you know which decision is the right one? I'm having trouble deciding whether to go to school to get my BS in finance or pursue my dream of acting. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
Do you need to an MBA to get a job in finance?
I want to work in the finanical services industry when I graduate from college, but I'm still not sure whether or not I should go on to get my MBA. Is it necessary? Will it award me more opportunities? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #mba
What is the responsibilty of a tax manager at an investment management company?
I recently heard of this job title, and I'm thinking about pursuing an accounting degree in college. Can you help me understand what your job is like? What do you do? Are you an accountant? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #tax
Is it hard to handle the pressure of investing other people’s money?
I feel like it could be a big responsibility. Is there a lot of pressure behind that, or is it pretty easy to handle?
Should I reconsider a career in the financial industry because I'm a girl?
I notice that the majority of people working in finance that I know of are men. Is there a reason for this? Should I reconsider my career goal? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
What is a bond, and how important is it to invest in them?
My grandmother gave me a bond for my birthday, and she told me that when I get a job I should buy bonds too. How important is it to do that and why should I buy them?
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