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What was your first job and how did you get hired?
And does that job apply to your current position?
What is the difference between the job of a Data Engineer and a Data analytics ?
I am currently applying to internships, and there are two roles available. These roles seem similar, so I am wondering if there is anyone from the industry that can further explain. Thank you. #GivingisCaring #dataengineering #engineering #data
As an incoming college freshman planning to work in tech industry, what should I do over the next few years to prepare?
Ex: types of skills to learn, types of internships to get, people to reach out and connect
Is Computer Science a good major? (or worth the time)
I'm a senior at Burton high school. I'm interesting in Computer Sciences however is doubtful due to the experience i have with coding, etc. #college #computerscience
#computer-science #computer-software #technology #computer-engineering
What are some jobs for high school students?
How could I get one and what are some tips when working?
Do you have any tips on getting connections and networking?
I want to pursue a career revolving around business and finance. I know that around this career and life in general, networking and having connections is really important and can be used as an advantage. #business #networking #finance #entrepreneur #connections
What is some good advice before going to college?
I am a Senior in high school
How do you maintain your mental health if you have a high-pressure/stressful career?
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What is important on a resume?
I was wondering what are important things to be put on resumes and what things don't matter
#resume #job-application
What should we do for interview?
What can we do to prepare for the interview? How can we increase the hiring percentage through the interview process? How can we have a good reputation?
Do you need lots of connections to get into the tech industry?
I'm a high school student.
How did you find a career that you love or passionate about?
As a student, I want to work in a career I enjoy but also one that I can make a good living out of.
what are some ways that helped you discover what career you wanted to do?
I want to explore more careers #career-choice #career-counseling #career
What should a student do if their classes are getting too hard?
As students transition between middle school and high school (or high school to college), they might notice that the material is getting harder to understand. What suggestions do you have?
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What are the different kinds of careers you can get from Information Technology?
I'm not fully sure if there are different kinds of positions or careers that you can work in information Technology. If there are different kinds of positions could you name them for me and give me a description of what else there are?
To be a product manager, do you have to know some basic CS skills?
#computer-science #product-manager #technology #management #knowledge
What does a good resume need to have for it to be competitive?
I am currently trying to get to an educational institute and become a TA for preschoolers with my experience from being a Resilience Corps Associate for the San José Public Library but they always declined my application because I don’t have ECE units. They tend to give the position to those...
What's the financial situation like in college? Do you recommend getting a job, and is it hard to manage work with school?
I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm starting to think about college and what it is going to be like. I've heard that in college, it is hard to get by financially, and I was wondering what the reality of it is. How hard is it? What kind of things can you do to improve your financial...
What age should I start investing?
I am a student and I am curious about how the stock market works. #career #general #professors #stocks #life #business #invest #finance #success #marketing
How can I manage my time better once I get a career?
#time-management #school #career #student
How can I find virtual volunteer opportunities?
I will be applying to colleges as a transfer students but I don't have much volunteer experience and with everything happening right now, opportunities are hard to find #volunteer #college
Is extracurricular activity important in college?
#college #college-advice
What are some good opportunities for people who want to study marketing?
Hi there,
My name is Tara, I'm currently a junior at Prospect High School. I would love to study marketing and potential information systems. Currently, I'm looking for new opportunities and people to meet. #marketing #business #career #college #entrepreneur
What majors in college can you take if you want to have a career that revolves in finance?
I know that I want to do something with money and finance, but I don't know what steps to take in college. #career #college #finance
I don't know what to pursue in, and I can't find motivation to find it either.
I don't feel motivated by anything to try and find out what I want to do. I thought I might've have wanted to go into the computer science field, but now I realized that it's not the direction I think I should go. So I don't know what I want to do now. #career #computer-science #career-choice...
If I want to be a manager,what should I learnt to prepare this job?
I want to be ready for the manager. #manager #ceo #manage
Should I minor in Marketing or take more business classes that interest me?
I am currently a 3rd year Psychology major who plans to attain an M.B.A. after graduation. I am wondering if I should take a minor in marketing vs. taking other business classes I am more interested in as my elective classes and how it affects my application in any M.B.A. program (whether at my...
How do I get started on finding jobs post-grad?
Hello, I am a graduating senior this coming Spring 2023. I am quite nervous about finding a job before I graduate because I am unsure what are the next steps. Since I am still in school, how do I kickstart the process? The time is ticking and I am quite nervous about it. My background: - I am...
Should I go to college after graduating from high school or should I work and get some money and go to college one year later?
I'm having some economic issues and I want to attend college, but I don't have all the money to pay it. What should I do. I already applied to scholarships, but I it isn't enough.
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What is the hardest thing about being a manager?
I've always wanted to be a leader. I want to manage a large team of people in my career. I think I have what it takes to inspire a team to work hard but i'm also nervous about having this kind of responsibility. What would you say is the hardest thing about managing people and why?
What made you want to work in marketing for a computer software company?
I'd really like to get a job in marketing but i'm not as sure what or who I'd like to do marketing for. I have a couple family members that work in computer software and they really like it so i'd like to learn more about what it would be like to do marketing for a technology company. Does the...
what is a good way to stay concentrated in school?
I am bad at concentrating and I tend to doze off in class without meaning to which leads to me missing info in classes
How do I build back my motivation?
At the beginning of the semester of college, I had much better habits and motivation. Alas, that didn't last very long. Now, I don't have any motivation. I'm constantly grasping concepts slower than my peers (I feel I'm behind in everything compared to my peers), I haven't done many...
Do you expect hiring for the Computer Tech region to increase, decrease, or stay the same over the next few years?
The world is starting to use more technology and becoming more advanced so maybe the demand will start increasing.
What is a mistake you made in work that turned into a learning experience ?
How do you use that learning in your life now?
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How do tech companies see a degree from an online institution ?
I have recently started my computer science degree at WGU, and I was wondering what people, companies, and experts think about online education nowadays. How does is affect a candidate in a possible job interview in comparison to other candidates who have the same degree in a traditional...
What are the pros and cons of working at home?
Remote work has become common among the former office workers, so what has your experience been like?
After I get into colleges, how do I pick the best one for myself?
I'm a senior who just applied to colleges and I am now waiting for acceptance letters, #college #college-selection #college-admissions
What's the most valuable lesson after you graduate college?
this could be in a more general sense, but I just want any answer, this could be more in a philosophical way.
What type of part time seems good enough for a beginner?
I have some work experience through a program in high school, but never really got a job on my own ever. I'm just curious about what is the best part-time job is there for me. I got a high school diploma and right now going to college. It's summer, and I plan to save up for some money. #job...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?
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How do I find a mentor and why is it important to have one?
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What if you want to switch careers after you've already started college? How about if you've already started working in the field?
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how do I decide what major to pick and can I only pick one major?
I feel like college is so far away but I still need to choose what to study but I don't know how to choose or what to choose. Also I don't know what interests me exactly or what I want to do with my life.
Is it hard to get a job at a big name company? If so then what are some of the best ways to get in?
I am 18 y/o, im currently trying to figure out what I want to do for a living one day. Ive always been relatively good with tech and so I feel being some type of tech engineer is a good route for me to take. #job #business #technology #information-technology
What helps you study for a test?
I have been terrible at studying for tests, but I am hoping that you can help me. Please teach me how to study. #testing
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