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Tiffanie Jun 24, 2016 1583 views

What qualities of a person do employers look for when interviewing?

Since there are so many people who apply for jobs, what makes a person stand out? What catches your attention or makes you want them as part of your workforce? I am referring to entry-level jobs specifically, but I believe that there are qualities of a person that can get them hired at all...

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Tiffanie Jun 24, 2016 1471 views

How do I know If I'm on the right career path?

I have an interest in a few things; fashion, advertising, and other miscellaneous subjects. I have figured out what I want to do in the future (fashion merchandiser) but the problem is that I always have this little doubt in the back of my mind. This doubt pesters me and produces insecure...

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Tiffanie Jun 23, 2016 2966 views

How badly can your GPA affect your career goals?

Since I came to college, it was hard adjusting to a new place and having a lot of independence. During my first semester, I took a turn going the wrong direction. I would not go to class, and it hit me hard the end of the semester when I realized I had done really badly. I am trying to improve...

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Tiffanie Jun 23, 2016 1563 views

How can I make my resume stand out if I don't have much experience since beginning college?

I've recently started school a year ago, and sadly I haven't been as active as I could have been. Now, I am applying for jobs but I am getting no replies. I was redoing my resume and realized that most of my volunteer work come from high school and that the experience is irrelevant now....

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zhengyu Jun 13, 2016 1383 views

Where can I get a good chances to learn more tech about the C++ ?

I'm a college student, my major is Internet and Information Technology. Bc I want to be a gaming designer or development That's why I really want to have more experience in C++ area. But my school only have one C++ classes for my major to get the degree. there are other two C++ classes in my...

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Kamil Jun 01, 2016 1772 views

How do I find relevant work experience if no one is willing to give work experience?

I found that many jobs, even jobs that traditionally were entry level, require previous work experience. Where can one go to find experience when everyone requires experience? #volunteering #career-plan #business-networking

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Kyana May 29, 2016 1368 views

where in New York can i be an intern for the summer?

I would like to be an intern for the summer but don't know a law firm that hires a 16 year old junior. #law #communications #communication #intern #pre-law #new-york #junior

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Kyana May 29, 2016 1028 views

How can i recieve a grant?

I want to get a grant because I know you don't have to pay them back. #graduate #financial-aid #grants

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SENNAM May 28, 2016 1289 views

In today's society, being a specialist or a family medicine practicioner, which is more suitable?

I am asking this question because I am planning on becoming a medical doctor but I am not sure if I want to specialize or practice family medicine. #medicine #family-medicine

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SENNAM May 28, 2016 1283 views

When is it suitable to plan, implement and conduct research when entering medical school?

I am asking this question because most students planning on attending medical school find it difficult as to what is the right time to engage in a suitable research project without any form of hindrances. #medicine #pre-med

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Troy May 27, 2016 1823 views

Should I drop a difficult class I enjoy but find challenging and might negatively affect my G.P.A?

So, when I was younger I always thought I'd like physics and took a class this semester in college. I would love to learn the material, but had to drop it after it became apparent the class would negatively affect my G.P.A. Now I'm caught in a dilemma, do I take the class again next semester...

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Daniel May 27, 2016 3022 views

What is Mechanical Engineering in the private sector like?

What type of work is usually done by a mechanical engineer working for a company? Is it largely desk-work and modeling? Is there any product testing? How multidisciplinary is your work? Is there a problem with intellectual property between you and a company? Would you recommend staying...

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Theresa May 27, 2016 1188 views

How can I know if medical school is the best career path for me?

I have always been fascinated by the medical profession, and I would like to gain some more insight on how a person can gauge whether medical school would be a good career option. #college #medical-school

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Daniel May 27, 2016 1870 views

Will opportunities for civil engineering grow in the near future?

I'm #undecided whether to become a civil or mechanical engineer. I know that America, where I live, needs about 3.6 trillion dollars by 2020 to address infrastructure repairs and that the bureau of labor statistics estimates that civil engineers have the highest growth projection (by demand)...

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Theresa May 27, 2016 1146 views

What is the best way to spend the summer before freshman year of college?

I would like to know some recommendations for productive ways to spend the summer after graduation from high school. #college #college-bound

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Troy May 27, 2016 1340 views

How do I gain experience for my dream job when my rigorous major keeps taking up all my time?

My name is Troy and I am currently a freshman in College. As of now I am studying engineering because I do love it and feel working as an engineer for a few years might be a good ideal until I can get my feet of the ground with my true passion - film making. However, if possible, I would love...

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Cristal May 26, 2016 1215 views

Is the best decision to take a gap year before going to college if you are unsure about your career path?

The biggest question I ask myself when thinking about college is if I am going to waste not only my time, but money I do not have if I attend college as an undecided major. One of the greatest pressures high school seniors face is the dilemma of choosing to go straight to college or to opt for...

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Cristal May 26, 2016 1242 views

Is college worth the cost?

For most middle-class millennial's, college is seen as a luxury most cannot afford. However, we see the difference an education can make in our standard of living. But, how can any person who wants to acquire a higher socio-economic status achieve this if the cost is more than what we can...

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paige May 26, 2016 2138 views

What is the most challenge about your job?

I know that being a Vet Tech isn't rainbows and sunshine, I want to know like what you think is the hard thing you have to do. #veterinary-technician

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paige May 26, 2016 1462 views

What classes should I take to become a Vet Tech

I want to know because each time i search or ask it change #veterinary-technician

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Dylan May 25, 2016 2809 views

Is it important to know multiple languages in your job?

This is regardless of the job. Personally I plan on being in tech but all my teachers say it's very important to know more than one language. Personally I struggle with learning languages. Will I be at a large disadvantage? #general #language #first-job #technical #spanish

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Dylan May 25, 2016 1662 views

Will there be opening jobs in computer science with only having a bachelor’s degree?

My family is pressed about the money for college and I think it would be best to find a job that would only require a bachelor’s degree. Would it make sense for someone who wants a tech job to go for masters? I know it would help but if i had good grades at a 4 year public state university...

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Courtney May 25, 2016 982 views

When pursuing graduate school, what are some things to keep in mind and look into?

I'm in the process of compiling a list of graduate schools to apply to in the fall and would like some advice on how to narrow down the list. Right now a big thing for me is location, so I'm only looking at particular states. But I'm sure there are other things that one should keep in mind when...

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Courtney May 25, 2016 3361 views

If you're trying to make a field switch (say math to engineering) what advice do you have for a smooth transition?

A little bit about me: I am a rising undergraduate senior majoring in math but I am interested in pursuing industrial engineering. I've been looking into pursuing graduate school simply because it seems like the only option, being that I have no formal knowledge of engineering. Are there any...

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Liz May 24, 2016 1508 views

How do you go about finding a summer internship?

I have just finished my sophomore year at the College of Charleston and was not sure how to go about finding a summer internship before I headed back home to New York. I'm a double major in Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism so at my college there is a list server for Tourism...

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Angeles May 24, 2016 1025 views

Medicine is a tough field to study in so what motivated you to continue studying it even through hard times?

I've always known that studying medicine wasn't easy. Personally knowing people who have stepped off the pre-med track has made me wonder what exactly has encouraged those who are now doctors to continue. Getting answers from those who have experienced this first hand is something that will...

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Maneesha May 24, 2016 1291 views

Where can you find the best financial aid support?

I am a current junior in high school and looking for financial options that allow college to be more affordable. #financial-aid #scholarship

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Angeles May 24, 2016 1718 views

How have you reacted to the people who have told you that you don't have what it takes to become a doctor/surgeon?

I'm a high school junior who has always wanted to become someone important in the medical field. The duty to help people to the best of my ability is something I want to pursue. However, an obstacle that I've faced is the belittling of my abilities to do so. So I would like to know how certain...

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Maneesha May 24, 2016 906 views

When is the right time to take the SAT's and how many times should I take it?

I am a current junior in high school and I am taking the upcoming SAT on June 4, but wondering if I should take it another time. #sat

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Krishia May 23, 2016 6716 views

What are benefits of having a minor in Linguistics?

I am currently thinking about minoring in Linguistics, and my career goal is to work in the Education field. #school #college-minor #k-12-education #linguistics

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Abi May 22, 2016 1378 views

If I want to work at a record company in their PR division, how do I get started?

Thanks for the help #pr #record-labels #record #public-relations #music #performing-arts

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Abi May 22, 2016 3771 views

What is the difference between hard and soft skills on a resume?

One resume asked me for hard skills and soft skills, and I want to know the difference. #resume #interviews #general

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Kyana May 21, 2016 1442 views

Did you love or hate your college experiemce?

were you that kid that went to every event, or the kid that stayed in their dorm. Did you have friends, join a team, or joined a club? Did you love or hate your college experience? #graduate #sophomore #junior

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Kyana May 21, 2016 1600 views

How to succeed in being a criminal defense attorney?

I wish to become a criminal defense attorney. I want to become one of the top ranking attorneys, but how can I? Do I start my own business as soon as I graduate from law school or do I join a law firm? #law #criminal-justice #communications #sociology #communication #bussiness

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Krishia May 20, 2016 3289 views

Do school counselors' role vary depending on the grade of school they are working in?

I want to know if a school counselor's role differ in an elementary school, middle school, high school, and college due to students' age and their behaviors. I can see a school counselor in a middle school would likely to deal with behavioral issues where as high school can be different....

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Alexander May 19, 2016 1071 views

How much human contact to Biomedical Engineers generally get at their job sites after college?

I am high school senior who will be attending Columbia University next year and I plan on majoring in biomedical engineering. #engineering #engineer #biology #higher-education

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Alexander May 19, 2016 1923 views

How can I use an MBA degree after attending business school to help me bring my Biomedical Engineering expertise to the business world.

I am a high school senior who will be attending Columbia university next year and I plan on majoring in Biomedical Engineering. #business #engineering

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Fatimah May 19, 2016 1108 views

What are the different career options for a student studying Psychology?

I am going to be a college Sophomore in Fall 2016 and I want to understand more about the different paths I can choose from if I continue to major in Psychology. I specifically want to become a Mental Health Psychologist. #psychology #mental-health-counseling

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Olivia May 19, 2016 1284 views

Do you think these two majors are a good combo?

I'm going into computer science and computer art. My endgame is to make video games. #science #computer

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Olivia May 19, 2016 2258 views

What are good websites to use to learn coding?

codeacademy? code . org? #science #computer #tech

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Olivia May 19, 2016 1233 views

How should I start learning on my own?

I don't want to go in completely blind and fall behind. I took a computer science course in high school but I think that it's not really enough. #science #computer

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Olivia May 19, 2016 2067 views

How hard was it to go from knowing nothing to learning about Computer Science?

I don't know much about the field other than a very VERY basic understanding and I'm worried I never will. #science #computer

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Rubylynn May 19, 2016 1275 views

How can I choose field of work that'll assure me that I'll enjoy the rest of my life working?

I am still very young, sixteen years of age, and there is yet anything that sparks my interest in terms of vocation. I'm constantly hearing that every individual inhabits a special talent, perhaps I've yet to find mine, but how can I be certain that eventually I will? This thought constantly...

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l May 19, 2016 1356 views

Is it more sensible to enter an RN program vs a LPN in nursing since the LPN part time is 2 academic years?

Weighing options #nursing #medicine

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l May 19, 2016 1733 views

Is it common for medical students to enter the medical field and have a nervous reaction to the sight of blood (blood phobia)?

I was accepted into a nursing program which begins at the end of August and am dead set on overcoming the fear. I believe that maybe with enough exposure, you become de-sensitized to it?? #medicine #nursing

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Adrian May 19, 2016 1931 views

How To Be A Leader as A Programmer

As someone who is a natural born leader and likes to be in a position where I can mentor/lead I would like to have a leadership at in my future career. But I understands that right out of college I will be more of a worker than a leader to gain experience so that I can be a great leader in the...

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Lindsay May 19, 2016 2105 views

How vast is the overlap between a career as a translator and a career as an interpreter?

At the moment I am studying Spanish Translation & Interpretation in undergraduate school. I adore reading and writing, but I also value the spoken and listening aspect of language as well, and therefore feel that I would be suited professionally not just for translation, but also for...

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Lindsay May 19, 2016 2755 views

How does a PhD program work as opposed to a Masters program? What does it entail?

Hi, I'm an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Spanish Translation & Interpretation and I'm interested in pursuing a Doctorate after I graduate. However, I've heard a number of different explanations of what a PhD program entails and I am honestly so...

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Adrian May 19, 2016 1780 views

Game Programmer Vs App/Software Programmer

I have been in love with computers and technology all of my life and starting next year I am perusing a degree in Computer Science. One of the questions that I still have is how should I go about how to deciding whether if I should be a game programmer or a app/software programmer? The...

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Thomas May 18, 2016 958 views

Is working for an NGO or a Government entity more useful for helping enact a positive change and gain practical experience?

My undergraduate research used data from both governmental and non-governmental agencies to assess local water quality. I wanted to know which route would provide me with better experience? #environmental-science

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