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How hard is it to get a career in marketing that isn't sales?
I'm considering a career in marketing because I'm fascinated by the relationship between consumers and the market. However, I'm not keen on working a commission based sales job, which is what a lot of people tell me what a marketing degree leads to.
#marketing
Part-time jobs besides food service or retail?
I'm a college sophomore, psychology major, looking to have a more productive summer than last year (I volunteered once a week with the public library.) An internship or summer research program is my preference, but if not, I may need to resort to part-time work. I enjoyed my time at the library...
Getting over fear of taking the initiative
I'm currently in an internship and I'm being constantly told to take the initiative. What are some tips to doing this? Also, consciously, I know that I am here to learn, that mistakes will happen and that I'm not going to get hated for asking too many questions. But whenever I am supposed to...
Best ways to manage time in college?
I'm a current college sophomore, and I never feel like I have enough time in the day. I want to do well in my classes, but when I study it's very time consuming. This wasn't so bad before, but now that I'm trying to get more involved around campus and applying for internships I've got a lot...
Best way to earn 150 credits to take the CPA Exam?
I'm currently a sophomore at Rutgers Business School majoring in accounting and want to know what would be the best way to earn those credits. Should I double major, get my masters, minor in a few things, or do something else entirely? I'm planning on doing auditing for the big 4, but I'm open...
as a civil engineer, what is considered an efficient work path for the engineer?
I am pursuing the area of civil engineering and I am simply worried for my future since I do not have everything structured yet. I have a few plans for my future, but I want to be as efficient as possible in my workplace. Therefore, how can I make myself an efficient civil engineer?...
How will automation impact the engineering field?
I am exploring in the area of engineering and I am very afraid that automation will result in the unemployment of many laborers in the near future. Therefore, I am asking for an educated guess on the extent that automation will impact not only the working class, but specifically our beloved...
What is the best way to stay in contact with co-workers after an internship?
I currently have an internship in Ohio but my school and permanent address is in New Jersey. The people here are good people and might help me in the future. I want to maintain some contact so the opportunity doesn't disappear. What is the best way to maintain contact even when I get busier in...
Know what your dream job is?
As a mechanical engineer, I know that I have many options for my career choice. But I am also worried that I won't be able to find a job that I enjoy. What are the best ways or what are the right questions to ask to find out if I like a job or not? #enginnering #happiness...
Is Organic Chemistry a hard course in college?
I'm thinking about going into pharmacy.
#pharmacist
Is it possible that I could spend a day in a profession, so I know what I could be dealing with in the future?
I don't want to get into a profession where I don't like the environment I'm working in. I rather know what it feels like before I enter the profession.
#beproactive
How to balance technical work with management at a large company?
I have noticed when applying to large companies (nationals or multinationals for example) that it seems you cannot both be involved in technical work (deep mathematics, physics, or engineering) and have a role in management. It seems that the two branch off rather early and because I like the...
What is the most rewarding part of being a structural engineer?
This is my major and I'll be graduating soon. One of the reasons I originally chose this was because I always liked math and physics, but I wanted to make sure I could use those skills to help people, but lately I've seen this field as more of putting up high rises and luxury condos for people...
What is a skill or quality most people overlook when it comes to interviewing that is actually vitally important?
As a college student, the transition to the workforce is happening really soon. Since I will have to do many interviews, what soft skill or quality should I make sure I have in order to make myself as hirable as possible? #interviews #jobs #computer-science #professional-development #stem...
How should a computer science major keep up with the constant changes in the field and with technology itself ?
I'm a computer science major and I constantly hear about new strategies, programming languages, and technologies that are supposed to be the next big thing. It would be impossible to keep up with all of them, but, in order to stay up to date, how do I tell which new thing is the best to invest...
What should I expect when it comes to sexism and racism in the STEM field, because I know it's quite pervasive in the US?
I'm South Asian, muslim, and a woman, and so far I've not experienced a lot of sexist or racist treatment, but I expect I'll run into it eventually. Is there any ideology I should keep in mind, or any resources I should look into?
#racism #sexism #biology #biotechnology #women-in-stem
How do I blend visual art and writing skill with my biotechnology degree for a career?
Ever since I was a kid, I was constantly stuck between wanting to be an artist, a writer, or a scientist. There must be some way to have all these things in my life, but I'm not really sure since I want to be a microbiologist or parasitologist. #biology #biotechnology #molecular-biology...
Should I accept an internship if it has nothing to do with my major?
I've been offered an internship in an IT company that is not relevant to my major of Electrical Engineering. Should I accept it or look for something else? #internships
Is it worth graduating college early if you can?
I have the option of finishing college in only 3 years instead of 4 but I am getting a mix of options from that. My parents believe college should just be to go in and get out as fast as you can, but alumni and other adults say i should take the 4years to really live out my time and not rush...
What SAT score do you need to have to get into nursing programs
I'm really into nursing
#college-major
#nursing #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #college #college-admissions #sat
What gpa do you need to have to get into a nursing program
I'm thinking about majoring in nursing
#nursing-schools #nursing #higher-education
What classes should I have in college for me to have a higher chance to be excepted into law enforcement and to have a better pay grade
I’m asking because I want to have the best chance for my dream job to succeed and the best pay check I can receive.
#law-enforcement
What’s the steps of becoming homocide detective
My dream has always to be a homocide detective I was introduced in law inforcement by my grandfather and I got into it. Now I I don’t know where to start to make this a reality.
#law-enforcement
Best skill to improve your worth to a company
What is the skill that has the highest return on investment outside of going to school #engineering
How do I find internships at smaller companies
I want to do service engineering at a smaller company with potential for growth, and want to find a way to contact companies #jobs #engineering
Is it a good idea to change college for junior and senior year?
I have an opportunity to work in my field if I am willing to transfer to another school 5 hours away from where I am now.
#political-science #college #college-transfer #transfer
I am a Political Science Major and considering a second major next year, Do you think Communications is a good choice?
I am asking because I think that Communications goes hand in hand with Political Science.
#political-science #communications #college #college-major
Organizations
When transferring, do colleges and universities look favorably when you belong to multiple organizations or clubs or it is less important for a transfer student.
#college-transfer #college-admissions #college #student-activities
Will I need to continue my education beyond a bachelor's degree in order to be successful in the Animal Behavior field?
I want to pursue a career in animal behavior, do you think I will need to continue my education beyond a bachelor's degree in order to be successful?
#animal-behavior #career-counseling
Should I attend Graduate school after my bachelors degree or should I get some experience first?
I am graduating in approximately a year and I am having troubling deciding this. #graduate-school #technology
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