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What specific skills, experiences, or qualifications are most important or stand out to employers when they are hiring?
As an accounting student with tax, administrative and customer service experience, I want advice on what can I do to make myself a competitive candidate for entry-level accounting or finance positions.
In your experience, do you recommend letting people who are in your personal life to read and edit your personal statement for PA school or paying for an editing service?
I will be applying to PA school in 2027, but because I actually don't know any PAs in my life or have any mentors, I am a little lost. I get conflicting advice from people who don't know what I'm going through or who don't have insight into PA school. If any of you are open to mentorship, I...
Is there anything you wish you knew before choosing this career?
Hi! I’m currently a third-year college student studying business communications and minoring in information technology. This wasn't my first choice when picking my major in college, just seeking advice with career pivoting.
What is the biggest mistake that undergraduate accounting majors make in their first two years of college that hurts their chances of landing a Big 4 internship and even a Big 4 job after graduating from college?
I am a current high school senior committed to a large university for Fall 2026. My goal is to land a Big 4 internship by my junior-year summer, so I have a better chance of receiving return offers from companies like PWC and KPMG.
How can I combine my business/corporate communication degree with my passion for animals to create a meaningful career, and what steps should I be taking now—such as internships, networking, or skill-building—to stand out to employers in that space?
I am a senior at Baruch College, I have never had any internships, and I feel quite stuck on what I want to do with my degree/what exact fields interest me. I just know my interest in animals.
How can generation Z defy all odds and maintain authenticity in securing careers with the ongoing competition introduced by the popularity of AI ?
I am a senior in high school looking forward to pursuing a major in Finance and a minor in Spanish at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. I am curious as to how my generation will break into the work field with the constant competition that AI has provided and the jobs it has taken over so far.
With AI Generated content on the rise, what will make human filmmakers indispensable How can I start developing those qualities now as a freshman entering a Communications School in the fall? #Spring26?
I am an upcoming freshman at American University in DC, where I play to double major in Film and Business of Entertainment. I have a passion for creating and telling stories which emphasize the value of music, art, and human passion in order to shape how people connect with one another and the...
I’m a sophomore accounting major at Baruch College working toward CPA eligibility, but I’m still unsure which accounting path fits me best (audit, tax, advisory, or something else). Based on your experience, what signs should I look for now — in classes, internships, or my strengths — that can help me figure out which direction I’m most aligned with?
I'm a first-generation sophomore majoring in accounting at Baruch College, planning to get my CPA in the future. I'm trying to understand how to choose the right accounting path and how to prepare for internships, so I'm looking for advice from professionals who can share what skills,...
What is the best way to manage finances while being in college?
My worst fear is being in a devastating amount of debt. Should I invest my money into a 529 Savings Plan? In addition, what is the best type of student loan to take out that won't plunge me into a financial crisis? Thanks!
How to get a intership or reasearch program as a undergraduate student in college, it can be from the school or not is both fine with me.
I am a undergraduate student but I don't know how to approach internship, research program ( it doesn't have to be really from the school it can be outside the school too). I am undecided major but maybe wanted to be somewhere in the healthcare ( not confident yet). I have applied to my...
Interior design looks very glamorous? Is it as fun as it looks?
I love HGTV and considering a career in it.
How does the transition process from a being a biomedical science/engineering major in college to working in field feel and look like? #Spring26
As someone who’s majoring in biomedical i want to know different routes and paths people have taken.
Hi, I would just like to know what a day in the life of an accountant looks like, and what are things an accountant my experience in their daily life? #Spring26
I'm asking this question, because I'm thinking about majoring in the accounting and finance field in college, and may become an accountant in the future. #Spring26
How can I balance being a first-gen college student, staying on top of my classes, and committing to club soccer, while still building a strong path toward a career in civil engineering without burning out?
What are the best study habits for engineering majors with busy schedules?
What should I do during my first year of college to prepare for internships and future career opportunities?
I'm 18 years old and will be starting college at the University of Scranton in fall 2026. I’m excited to begin this new chapter while studying psychology at a four-year college. I want to make sure I’m making the most of my first year and setting myself up early for internships and future...
How will AI affect the film-acting industry, and how will WarnerBrothers buying Netflix change the industry ?
Will jobs decrease? Increase? What changes will be made?
What are skills are needed for bank managers ?
I am a junior in college, majoring in economics BA. I am still figuring out what careers to pursue. What might be other careers to consider?
How do you start selling your hobby?
Ima High School Senior, and I'm considering the possibility of selling my art before college to raise money for school. How can I go about this? I draw digitally and don't know if commissions are the best route to making money from my art. Any advice from people who made their hobbies into side...
How can I find freshman opportunities as a student at Baruch studying finance ?
I find it very difficult to be able to get exposed to the industry early on besides clubs on campus. Do you know of any other ways?
How do you transition your soft skills and knowledge from one profession to another? I plan on entering a Master's of Library Science program this year. I am coming from a general humanities background, and I am aiming for anything in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) space. My current background and skills are most applicable to Archives and Libraries, since I have mostly been working in history and research. Libraries and Archives will also be my focus in grad school. I would like to gain skills in all these fields, what can I do to get more experience in Galleries/Museums and become more well-rounded?
Graduating Senior at John Jay College, BA in Humanities and Justice
How do you stand firm in pursuing alternative/untraditional careers paths in the face of financial insecurity? #Spring26
I'm returning to school to pursue a second bachelor's after years of struggling on my original path, but the financial pressure to return to what I know is the biggest challenge.
how to find more money for free?
I'm currently a high school senior, and I committed to stony brook. I'm going aboard for my first semester and my question is how do I find more money to help pay for tuition without taking out loans.
What was the most important decision, mindset, or early experience that helped you successfully build a career in business, real estate, or entrepreneurship, and what advice would you give to a college student hoping to create both financial success and lasting community impact? #Spring26
I’m a first-year college student interested in pursuing a career in business, real estate development, and entrepreneurship, with a long-term goal of achieving both financial success and meaningful community impact. I’m especially interested in learning how experienced professionals built their...
How do you know what kind of doctor you want to be when you’re drawn to everything ?
I am a graduating high school senior and salutatorian with a strong passion for science. I plan to pursue my undergraduate studies in biology with a pre-medical track, with the goal of becoming a physician.
How can I set myself apart from my peers?
How can I set myself apart from my peers?
How do I professionally network with the people in the industry?
How can make those relationships more personal, yet keeping professionalism?
What are the tips you would give to students who want save up money while paying full tuition by themselves?
What are the tips you would give to students who want save up money while paying full tuition by themselves?
What is the biggest challenge a non stem major might face applying to medical school post graduation from college?
I am thinking of taking only pre-requisite courses to apply to medical school and major in a non-stem area. I’m wondering if I will face any challenges to the medical school curriculum if I follow this path.
How can one receive an internship offer from college faculty as an Informatics (Software Development) Major?
How can one receive an internship offer from college faculty as an Informatics (Software Development) Major? I am committed to SUNY UAlbany Class of 2030! #Spring26
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