Felton, California
What is the most valuable skill PR firms look for in an intern?
I'm looking for internships right now, in your experience what is the most valuable skill an intern should have at your public relations firm?
#PR #publicrelations #internships
Is college really necessary to succeed in life?
We are always told since we are kids to go to school, go to college, get a great job that will help us live a better life but we are basically going to work so many years to pay our student debt not to mention that we aren’t guaranteed to find a job with our degree #collegedebt
Why can’t college students learn what is only necessary for their career?
What if someone wants to be an English teacher, why is it requiered to take a math class? Why can’t we start learning right away what we need to for our career, we are just getting ourselves into more money debt taking classes that are not necessary #studentloans
How easy is it to shadow a psychiatrist for a day of work?
I want to gain more insight on what a typical day of work looks like for a psychiatrist. #psychology
What is the best way to get a research opportunity as a college freshman?
I want to do research as a freshman in college with a professor, but how do I build a close enough relationship with my professor, seeing how most GED courses have 200+ students?
#research #medicine
For those in the sports and entertainment industry what advice can you give.
My dream is to work for sports media, or directly with a sports team. Furthermore, I would also really like to work for entertainment media with my focus being television and film.
#entertainment #sports #public-relations
As a public relations major does getting a masters degree make much of a difference?
I have been thinking about applying to grad school for quite some time now but every time I do research there is not much information that suggests having a masters degree will give me much of an advantage over other students
#gradschool #public-relations
How do you know what career or job is truly best for you? When did you know it was the path meant for you?
Deciding what to do for the rest of my life is quite daunting. I'm curious as to when others discovered what their true calling was; what it felt like, how it happened, how they knew. I also want to know how they figured out how to make their passions into practical jobs, how they found the...
How do you balance being a physician with having a close relationship with a significant other/family members/friends or even starting a family?
I'm excited about entering the medical field because it interests me so much and would be the perfect job for me. I'm just worried about the type of work-life balance real practicing physicians have and what they do to combat the issues that come with working such an intense and time-consuming...
How common is it for public relations specialists to move from different organizations during their career?
A public relations specialist visited one of my classes to provide students a glimpse into his career life. One of the details I took notice was how much he moved from organization to organization after a few years. All my life, I was raised to believe in the notion of working at one company...
What was your favorite or memorable moment as a public relations specialist?
I am currently studying public relations at San Jose State University. I am enjoying the major more than I expected, but I am curious about favorite or memorable moments from legitimate public relations specialists. Personally, my favorite moment thus far was working on a PR plan with a few...
What is the best way to finance a law degree?
if I decide to go to Law School.
#law #law-school #law-practice
What is the best non-STEM major to pursue in Liberals Arts college to get the highest pay job post-college?
I need to be able to support myself and pay back my student loans, so it will be helpful to know what non-STEM major to study in college.
#bestdegree #college-advice #college #liberal-arts #college-major
When choosing a major what is a piece of advice I should taking into consideration?
I need help narrowing down my options of majors. #major #choosing-a-major
What are three suggestions on the best way to network?
My plans are to attend a career fair in the future and my hopes are to network, so that I can find an internship. #network
What are some tips for a Public Relations major looking to work with social media?
I'm a Public Relations major with a minor in Sociology. It's almost time to graduate and look for a job. I'm passionate about social media and content creation, so I'd really like to look for something that offers those. Any suggestions/recommendations/tips for what I should take a look at?...
Is graduate school a necessity now?
I'm finishing up my third year of college, and I'm planning on graduating next year. I'm majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Sociology. I don't know if I should go to graduate school or not? Is it better to have that extra edge when employers are looking at candidates? #publicrelations...
What is the daily life for nutritionists (inside and outside hospital settings)?
I am interested in nutrition and want to do some work in this field that does not involve just hospital work. Positions can be like manufacturing, handling, dietitian, research, supplements, etc. #nutrition #clinical-nutrition #medical-nutrition-therapy #diet-and-exercise
For doctors/physicians, what would you change to enhance your residency experience?
I understand that there are ups and downs in medical school and the training years later on. I want to know what can be done to make things smoother for doctors. #medicine #residency #doctor #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare
What would you tell the young version of yourself after graduating high school?
Contemplating my life choices...
#school #college-major #college-admissions #college-selection #college #college-advice
In California, do CSU or UC campuses have the better engineering program?
I would like to kick start a career in engineering, any suggestions of what to major in to make job hunting easier later on? Also what were your experience with California public school programs?
#california #engineering #berkeley #first-job #degree #major #software-engineering
What are Do's and Don'ts for my LinkedIn account/Resume/Cover Letter?
I am preparing to hunt for Internships and want to catch the companies attention. I could use all the insight possible. #linkedin #resume #public-relations #cover-letters
Public Relations is a really broad field. What should I expect from an entry-level position once I graduate College?
I'm graduating this December and could use all the insight possible. #college #public-relations #student-development #internal-communications
How do I make myself stand out in the Public Relations Industry?
I hope to become a PR Representative in the future. #career-counseling #public-relations #development #Representative
What's the most important thing to look for in a company?
When applying for jobs, what has made you decide to accept an offer from one company over another?
#job-search #career
How important is what I do after I graduate?
I have no idea what I'm going to do when I graduate in the winter of 2020. That's two years away, making me halfway through my college career. I get that I still have time but is it able to have a corporate career if I go and do volunteer work or travel after graduating? #after-graduation...
How do I get experience programming?
I've recently switched majors to Operations, Management, Information Systems at my university which involves programming. I have a little background programming knowledge but don't know how to make it a bigger part of my life. Other than the classes I'll be taking, what can I do to get a better...
What do you believe is one experience all people who go to college have?
Do you think there is anything all people experience when going off to college, even with the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personalities people are coming from? #college #college-experiences
What is harder in the college transition: trying to make friends or trying to adjust to being on your own?
Just to try to garner a little more understanding about what might cause me more of a struggle when I go off to college and what to prepare myself for #goingtocollegenextyear #goingtocollege #newplace #college #college-advice
What are some good ways to stay organized in college?
I'm going to college soon and I would like to have different methods of staying organized. Hopefully, I can tell my friends some of these methods so they have something to help them. #college
What are some career choices for majors in biology or chemistry?
There are majors that I am interested in looking at in college. #biology #chemistry
Which computer language should I learn?
I want to start a career in computer science, I have a education in economic . i want to learn computer languages to leverage the skills of economics. #programming #computer science
Does knowing psychology or sociology help when teaching?
My goal is to be a teacher but I'm also interested in psychology and sociology and wonder if having a background in those would help me understand my students better. #teaching #psychology-education #sociology #psychology
How are you able to balance your point of view with your clients?
I would like to know how PR agents and managers are able to create a strategy that is true to them and to their client. #publicrelations #public-relations
How do you handle or bounce back from a PR crisis?
As a PR major, should you always assume the worst of any situation in order to be prepared? I feel like we learn a lot about PR in school, but a lot of it is washed down and doesn't always sound as bad as it is. I would like to be prepared for real-life situations. #public-relations
Agency or Industry? The ultimate PR question!
I am graduating in May of this year and there is a lot of talk about going into an agency profession or starting out in industry. I know I want to do social media management, but I don't know if I should start out in agency or industry. Is agency as scary and difficult as people say it is?...
Is it better to take time off right out of college?
What are your thoughts on this? A lot of people have asked me if I am going to take a gap year or go backpacking for a few months. I'd like to know if there is a way to make this travel experience relevant to PR and maybe find a way to use it as a work experience type of thing. Thoughts? #PR...
How many resumes should I have to send out before I hear back about an interview?
Now that it's abnormal to walk into a business and ask if they are hiring, I'm sending out resumes all the time and I have no idea if they are even being reviewed. I heard a stat once that you should get one interview for every 100 resumes you send out. Is this true? It's so time consuming to...
Should I get my master's right away or wait to see if the company I work for can pay for it?
The reason I ask is because I've heard a few professors talk about how they landed jobs with companies willing to pay for their Master's degree.
#HelpAGuyOut #FreeDegree
How much harder is it for a minority to get a job after college graduation?
I understand, in today's society, we are much more open and accepting to race. However, this question comes from experience. When I was in middle school, I was walking home once and was stopped, handcuffed and searched by a police officer because I looked "suspicious." That wasn't even my...
How does one prioritize life and the need for a job at the same time?
Its important to remember happiness it key when thinking about your future but also thinking about financial stability. So how can we as people make sure we start to prioritize life over and happiness over making sure things get done. #realworld #life
How do you navigate the workforce appropriately as a women of color?
As women of color we have to navigate the workforce differently than others and its just nice to see how others think I should navigate it #woc #different #realworld
What timeline should college students plan for when it comes to paying off student loans?
Which type of loan should college students pay off first... unsubsidized or subsidized? Is there a specific timeline to repay student loans? #student-loans
What scholarships or grants are available for Hawaiian ancestry college students in 2018?
Paying for college is nonetheless expensive, with Career Village as a helpful tool to reach out for answers on scholarships or grants for Hawaiian ancestry students is insightful to learn about financial assistant opportunities. #scholarships
Should I be worried about moving out of my home state?
I plan on moving out of California for college to go up to either Seattle or Portland. I'm also expecting to stay in the area after college instead of returning home. I'm not sure how common this is or even if it would benefit me economically. Something that really worries me is that I won't...
What is it like to teach English at the high school and college level?
My goal is to become an English teacher. I was planning on pursuing high school but someone suggested college. Since I haven't been to college yet I don't know what teachers are like there. Hearing about different experiences from teaching different levels would help me decide which I would...
What was an experience you had during undergrad that set you apart from other candidates applying to Veterinary School?
I know that Veterinary school is very competitive and as I start my undergraduate studies, I want to look for unique, educational opportunities to help my chances for admission. #veterinary #animals
What is the most difficult situation you’ve been faced with since you got in veterinary medicine? How did you handle it?
I am interested in pursuing a career in the veterinary field and want to have a good idea of what the day to day experience is like
#animals #veterinary
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