Davenport, Florida
How can I transition a previous career in the Legal field to my new degree and Homeland Security?
I believe I have a lot of skills that I believe can be transferrable, but I am not sure how to make the transition. #recruiting #legal #homeland-security #personal-development #career-details
What are some key words that really stick out to employers?
I am working on my new resume and I want to try to get the attention of the employer so I am not passed because my resume is ordinary. #criminal-justice #recruiting #hiring #homeland-security #job-application
Do you have free time while in college?
I would like to have some time with family, friends and work. #time #free
Where is the best place to be when needing to study in college? (On or off campus)
I would like to know because if I have to study and my house is loud I would like to study in peace. #studies #studying-tips
How many classes can you take in every semester of college in your freshmen year?
I would like to be prepared before I go to college. #college #semester-system #academic-advising #higher-education #picking-classes
What colleges accept Graphic Designing online?
I would want to know what colleges accept Graphic Designing online because I am thinking about becoming one. #graphic-design #online-learning
What do you do, when you don't know what to do with the rest of your life?
How do you know when you are 18 and starting to think about your major what you really want to do with the rest of your life? What if you are unsure? Did they talk to you about careers in high school? Mine didn't. It was accelerated, average, and vocational, oh wait and farmers. Maybe I...
Why do some universities push you towards a career where you have no experience?
My professors are great, but I am finding that now that I am in the work force that I do not have the proper background for the position. How can they guide you you one way because you do feel passion for it, but didn't know you will never be a complete success. You owe money and you need to...
Did your university assist you in your collegiate career?
I never saw a single person about my future and the avenues i could travel when I was getting my bachelors degree. I was not spoken to a single bit except for responses to professors. They had their great jobs, but what was mine? Why didn't I receive any guidance at a very influential time...
My mother says I synthesize material very well. How can I benefit from this awkward positivity?
I think the question says it all. I can take a number of random things and start interconnecting them to one another and adding additional information because its just how my mind works. There are so many ways to about solving a problem. #research #reading #recruitment #enrichment
What sorts of words stand out to you when evaluating a resume.
I decided to use the word innovative because I can be given a lot of material and make connections. I love research, there are so many avenues. #research #criminal-justice #human-resources #recruiting #cyber-crime #job-application
I am very new in my new career (I am changing it at 40). My networking is really involving only one company. How do I expand my network to get more job opportunities that are not necessarily in my field of choice, but will benefit?
I have a lot of paralegal experience, just from earning my B.A. I would like to advance into Homeland Security, but I am finding it hard to meet the job qualifications for a position in this field because of my age and my inability to join the Army or other national force. Was my education...
How do employer's really see an applicant with a disability?
I have a tracheotomy and although I am familiar with the laws pertaining to those who are disabled, do employers actually consider hiring you if you are disabled in the back of their minds? I have been out of work for a while due to my issue, but finally have the situation under control. I...
Is it best nowadays to use a recruitment service to obtain a career?
I just want to know what direction to move in besides just looking for employment myself. #career-path #recruiting #social-networking
What careers should I be looking for? How do I even get my foot in the door?
I have a Bachelor's in Sociology, minor in International Relations, and a Master's in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security. What should my searches involve? I am willing to move anywhere. #recruiting #social-networking
I may want a Ph.D. studying human trafficking or women and terrorism, what careers should I be looking for?
I have a Bachelor's in Sociology, Minor in International Relations, and now a Master's in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security. I would like to know where I should be looking for employment to prepare me for my possible future studies. #criminal-justice #social-networking #homeland-security
What's sorts of jobs should I be looking for if I just received my Masters in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security?
I want to know what terms or words I should be looking towards to obtain a career in my new field. I don't care if its government or a company or even a social impact group because I would get the chance to help people also while getting some sort of experience in my field. Especially, when I...
Is it worth paying a decent amount of money to participate in a job fair?
I have an opportunity to attend a job fair, but for one day, the amount seems to be a little extreme. I just wanted to know are these expenses worth it considering the connections one may make. Especially when the job fair is Women in Aviation and my Master's degree is in Criminal Justice in...
What is the best way to prepare a resume when you are changing fields and have a new degree?
I just want to know if there is a different way to prepare the resume to highlight the new education and desire to get into that field rather than falling back on your old jobs. I am looking for a career, not just a job. I want to dedicate myself but I need to know how to get recognized and...
How do you transition into a new field now that you have received your Master's Degree with no experience in the field?
I do not have any experience in my Master's area and would like to get a job in the sector, but I have no experience just knowledge. #human-resources #recruiting
How do you get into a position after being out of work for a few years and are around 40?
I want to know how easily it can be to get into a position at 41. #women #college-recruiting #recruitment #cyber-crime #internet-recruiting
How do you use a Homeland Security degree in searching for a career?
I am actually still in school for about three more weeks and I am finishing my thesis on Cybercrime. My experience is in Sociology and the Legal field. I am self-motivated and a hard-worker who learns pretty fast. I am anxious to get a career, but I am 41 years old and have been out of work...
How do I join the makeup industry?
Hi, i'm currently a junior in high school and i have always love makeup, and i wanted to pursue my passion in becoming a makeup artist and i was wondering, after high school do i go to a college for makeup ( for example the EI makeup school) or do i go to a regular 4-6 years college??? I don't...
What are some possible careers l can "land" if I have a degree in computer science?
I want to study astronomy but I also want to study computer science because people tell me it is a good academic and career option especially in this day and age. However, I don't know what careers require a computer science degree or at least is associated with a computer science degree....
What clubs/organizations should I take while possibly majoring in astronomy?
I want to major in astronomy (and possibly minor in computer science) and try to get at least a bachelor's degree and at most a master's degree. For the longest time I wanted to work at NASA but I also understand that to get any job relating to astronomy I need to do internships and possibly be...
what type of degree would best prepare me for a career in homeland security?
I am interested in security firms that contract with the government for homeland security. #federal-government #federal-agent #contractors #private-investigations #federal-air-marshal #private
What areas of Florida and what industries can I use a degree in logistics?
Considering majoring in logistical management. #on-location
What is the best industry in your opinion for a Chemical Engineer to work in?
I want to know what industry: polymers, paper, dyes, drugs, plastics, fertilizers, foods, petrochemicals..., would be the most fun and interesting one to work on. I'm not looking for which one looks the best in terms of job growth but instead which seems to be the most creative for the...
What's the day-to-day routine of a Chemical Engineer actually like?
I want to get my Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, but I want to know what problems they deal with everyday rather than generic "Some chemical engineers make designs and invent new processes. Some construct instruments and facilities. Some plan and operate facilities. Chemical...
To learn linguistics, does it matter if I have an accent?
I want to study the English language and its science, but I know that the careers I am interested in will require me to possibly teach or aid people with difficulty speaking or those who want to improve their English, but I myself have an accent that I can't get rid of. #english #english-composition
How much of math knowledge do you need to have in order to major in Biology?
I like science, such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology, but math is not my strong quality. #biology #mathematics #math #chemistry #molecular-biology
What are some fields that relate to the conservation of nature?
I know that I want to help undo the damage caused by humans, but I'm curious as to the best scientific approach to this #science #biology #conservation #nature-conservation
Information technology
I want to go to college and i don't know what to do about what i want to study in.I just need some help to know what class i should take and is there any requirements that i need for that major. #technology #information-technology #anyone
To become, say a Pediatric Pulmonologist, how many years of schooling do you think that would take?
I have had my heart set on pediatric pulmonology for as long as i can remember. #cardiology #cardiovascular #cardiopulmonary #lungs #pulmonology #respiratory #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #medicine
What's the hardest thing about being a biologist or chemist (or anything related to these careers)?
I have interest in becoming someone working in these career fields. #biology #chemistry #biochemistry #molecular-biology #chemical #chemicals #medicinal-chemistry #organic-chemistry
Do medical magnet programs help getting into college?
If I am pursuing a pre medical program, will colleges favor someone who has taken a medical magnet all four years of high school? #college #medicine #college-recruiting #academic-advising #college-recruiting #college-admissions
Would it be beneficial to have a summer internship in the field we are considering?
Will colleges consider this during the application process and will it give me an advantage? #college #internships #college-admissions
Where are really nice places with a cool climate where there is an excellent job market for mechanical engineering?
preferably on west coast #mechanical-engineering
How much does an internship in high school help?
I'm currently in an internship in my senior year with an engineering firm, is this marketable at all? #engineering #mechanical-engineering
How to begin to shadow?
Hello, I am a pre-med student (freshman in college) and I am really worried about not being able to gain shadowing experience because whenever I ask someone how they shadowed they're like "My parents know doctors" and my family don't really know doctors and I feel like that's the only way...
What are the most important things to think about when choosing your major?
I hear about people all the time who get a degree in something completely different from the job they have. Is having a major for the profession you want really important? It it better to get a specialised degree, or something more general? How are we even supposed to decide on a degree? There...
What is it like as a physician assistant?
I'm very interested in pursuing a career in the medical field originally as a physician in the hospital, but many people have told me that it's not worth going to medical school for such a long time, and to become a physician assistant instead. They listed a lot of reasons like having better...
Degree in biology... art/environment/science?
Hello, I graduated last year with a degree in biology in Florida... I've been pre-dental since 2010. I applied last cycle with a GPA of 3.4 and a DAT score of 17. I'm aware my DAT score isn't the best, and considering how competitive the dental career is becoming, I don't expect that to be...
As a Pathologist, is more of your work computer based or in a lab/hospital?
I am interested in pursuing a career in pathology and was wondering what this aspect of the job was like. #medicine #pathologist #pathology
As a Biomedical Engineer, do you typically spend more time working on the computer with models or programs or with prototypes and physical objects?
I am interested in pursuing a career in biomedical engineering and I wanted to know about this specific aspect of working in the field. #biomedical-engineering #biomedical #biomedical-engineer
Preparing for Medical School, what should I focus on the most?
I understand that grades, GPA, and test scores are extremely important when applying for medical school, or anything medical for that matter. I also know that they like to look at 'unique' characteristics that make the applicant stand out, like taking a different major than the generic ones....
Optometry vs. Ophthalmology- Should I be worried that the MDs will take over the ODs?
I am interested in pursuing Optometry, which means I would need to take the OAT, and go into Optometry school. However, if you go through with Medical school, and the MCAT, one could become an Ophthalmologist. I don't want to begin following the Optometry route if the MDs could take over the...
What major works best for a soon to be Pre-Med student but also allows a back-up plan?
I plan on pursuing Pre-Med in college, however I must declare a major. I want to choose something that I can also rely on (like a back-up) if I decide that Medical School isn't for me. Of course, I don't plan on quitting, but I'm worried that if something were to happen then I would be stuck...
What is a profession you would go into with a degree in PR?
You have graduated with a PR degree but what sort of job do you end up with? #jobs #after-college #pr
How do law firms choose their new hires?
When you are going through law school are they already looking for people or do they not look until you have already graduated? #law #lawyer
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