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What are some good tips for finding a job without experience?
I am a graduate student in Electrical Engineering and I will be graduating very soon. It has been hard for me to find a job by searching and applying for jobs online. I find that my application gets turned down often because I lack engineering work experience. Your tips on this matter will be...
How crucial is the choice of the thesis vs. non-thesis option in the Master's degree?
I am a graduate student in Electrical Engineering who opted for the non-thesis option in order to avoid the uncertainty of the time of graduation that is associated with the thesis option. However, I am also planning to pursue a PhD in the future and I have heard how not choosing the thesis...
What is the best approach to take towards a poorly taught course?
I am a graduate Electrical Engineering student and throughout my career as a student I found that there were a few classes that provided less than satisfactory learning experience and I've always felt unsure about how to approach such classes. I feel that I tend to be uncertain about who to...
How exactly do I start a business
I am thinking about starting a music business. I want to make a career for myself singing hopefully. But I don't know how to go about doing that. #music #experience #in
How much does college GPA matter when applying for a job?
As an honors college student with a 4.0 GPA, I want to know how much my resume would drop in value if my GPA went down to say a 3.5 or lower. I want to push myself to the hardest I can, but not be too disappointed if I get a B somewhere down the road. #college #professional #career-path...
Is it more beneficial to take more credits per semester in a shorter amount of time or less credits per semester in a longer amount of time?
As a student trying to save money on college fees while still maintaining a great GPA for my resume, I want to know whether or not I should be taking 14 or 18 credit hours per semester. I am in the Public Health Sciences Field. I want to make the most of my college experience. #college #health...
Would you say becoming a lawyer is "worth it"?
I am interested in becoming a lawyer but know that with that comes lots more schooling (I am a current freshman in college), LSAT, and can cause much debt. Would you say that your work as a lawyer has paid off? Do you feel that all of the extra schooling was worth it? How much time did you...
How do I get internships for my major if I do not have much experience in the field?
Hi, I am Nicole and I am a student in college. I am a Marketing major and am required to finish 2 internships before I graduate. The only thing is, I haven't had any experience in marketing before so landing my first internship may be difficult. Any advice? #marketing #internships...
What industries are chemical engineers the most successful in?
I plan to major in chemical engineering when I go to college next year, and I've often wondered about which chemical industry to pursue. Chemistry is a very broad topic applicable to many aspects of our lives, and I would like to know which industry is on the rise. Do you suggest food, fuel,...
Is it worth the extra year to find a Co-op?
Every college I have visited has talked about the amazing Co-op program they offer for engineering students. Co-op programs seem to have greater success for the student as opposed to internships that only last the summer. If I decide to do a Co-op, will that affect my cost to attend that...
Which choice of engineering would be harder: eletrical or civil?
Im considering going into one of these. Is there any insight or help you could give. #engineering #electrical #civil
Is there any careers that combine civil engineering and architecture together?
I am in a PLTW class that is considered a Civil Engineering course, however we use lots of architecture as well. I really enjoy the class and I wanted to know if there was a way to find a career to combine the two later. #engineering #architecture
How much does a cosmetologist make a year?
I enjoy doing hair and make up its one of my passions that i would want to pursue, #cosmetics #cosmetologist
What does it take to be an entrepreneur?
I ask because i see myself owning a business at some point in my life, I want as much help as i can get to prepare myself with the correct knowledge to pursue a business. #business #marketing-and-advertising
What kind of math do biomedical engineers do?
I want to know if it would be more algebraic or geometrical types of math. #biomedical-engineering
What is the best major to do in a STEM career while being a student athlete in college?
I am planning on running track and cross country in college so I am somewhat worried about the work load for someone who may want to pursue a pre med major or related. #medicine #collegiate-athlete
What is the best major for someone wanting to be a physician's assistant?
Also I am a little confused by come of the requirements for the career as I have been told it is vigorous to get into some programs and requires a lot of volunteer hours. #college-major #physicians-assistant
Which major would be more beneficial: Biomedical Engineering or Music Technology?
I love the STEM field and music, but I'm having a hard time choosing which major would be more beneficial in the long run. As well, after graduating from college, I would like to go into a career that I would enjoy, and not just do for the money. #science #college-major #technology #music...
How would minorities be successful with a degree in Biomedical Engineering?
I know there is a small percentage of minority ethnicities within the STEM field, and I wanted to know if it would be a field worth going into, considering it's predominantly Caucasian. #engineering #science #biomedical-engineering #stem
How to land an internship ?
Could you list some advice or skills that would be beneficial for a student to acquire in order to get an internship ? #computer-science #business #engineering #web-design #web-development #web #personal-development #job-application
Advice on major
What advice would you give a high school senior planning to go into computer science with no prior experience? #computer-science #engineering
What's the difference between a Ph.D and Psy.D?
I want to become a clinical psychologist but I'm not sure which one of these would be more beneficial? #college #psychology #degree
What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a psychologist?
I am considering majoring in psychology and I was wondering about the good and bad parts of becoming a psychologist. #college #psychology #psychologist #advantages
Do you have to be good at chemistry to go into the medical field?
I'm a junior in high school and I'm thinking about studying medicine, but I can't do chemistry.
What steps should I take in attempting to become a marine biology?
I am a junior in high school that has an interest in studying marine biology. What should I do to get started? #college #biology #majors #marine
What is the most important thing to focus on while complete college applications?
I will soon be a senior in high school and will need to be filling out lots of applications. I am worried by applications will not impress the people reading applications. #college #students #applications
What experience can students gain while still in high school?
I am a high school student and am struggling to find any opportunities for experience and development. Any suggestions? #jobs #school #experience #opportunities
What is the best way to determine which area of psychology you would do best in?
I know that I want to major in Psychology, but I am unsure of how to determine which area that I like best or would be the best at. #psychology #careers #development #child
The high school I go to has a health sciences program that lets students take their CNA but after high school I would like to immediately find a job in the medical field while taking my pre-requisites for nursing college. What would be the best job option
I am asking this question because I would love to immediately start putting what I learn to good use in my selected career path. However, the catch is that I would still have to be able to go to college at the same time. #nursing #nurse #health #registered-nurses
How do prospective workers/managers get the start-up money to found and run a non-profit organization?
I would like to work with a non-profit organization, but am also interested in starting my own. However, I'm not sure how realistic that is given that grant money or loans may be scarce. #nonprofits #non-profit #non-profits
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