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What is the difference between doing something you love, and doing something for the money?
A big part of our lives is financial security, and it seems as if most people will get a job just for the money although they might not like the job. As a person who works without any love for what you do, are you satisfied with your life ? As a person who is passionate in what you do but does...
How can I give a great impression to a interviewer?
I am applying to jobs, and I (hopefully) will be getting calls back for interviews. How can I stand out, or give a great first impression to the hiring manager? As an anxious person, I tend to stutter and look around a lot. I know that this habit is bad, so what can I do to make up for...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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)...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
How exactly are scholarship monies put towards tuition and can they be limited to certain careers even it is a major or minor?
I wanted to understand that once scholarship monies are granted, the discretion of spending is now at the students disposal. However a fellow classmate was unable to scholarship money towards their major in business. How can I avoid the same problem. #major #scholarship
Is it possible to major in languages in which more than one language is mastered at once?
I am currently interested in majoring in languages, however through research found that most majors are limited to specifics. For example I pick up dialect, word choice, and accent quickly and have put it in practice; more than volunteer requirements but as a career. I can't seem to find a...
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
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...
What extracurriculars stand out when applying for medical school?
As a freshman and soon-to-be sophomore, I haven't participated in much on and off campus. I'm worried that I won't be able to find anything I'm very interested in by the time I need to apply. #college #medicine
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...
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...
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...
Which is the most difficult CS subject/theory that you studied but important to the field? And the reason please?
I'm currently a high school and will be starting college in June and I want to know about the difficulties I would come across while persuing my major. #studying-tips #sport #project #manage
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Would I be able to only stay in the pediatrics field in occupational therapy because I want to work with children? Does that include encouraging them to get physically fit and healthy again?
I originally wanted to be a pediatrician because I love working with kids and I believe that that's what I want to do with my life. I love helping people especially children. I started college as a biology major but after taking courses in Biology, I realized that Biology isn't for me. Many...
Does anyone have a degree in business and computer science?
Hello! When deciding on what to major, I have two ideas in mind -- one is computer science and the other is in business. Does anyone have both of these degrees and want to explain the job opportunities that have come your way? Is it helpful to have a degree in both CS and business? Are the job...
What is it like to have a computer science degree in an international country?
In the Fall of 2016, I will be studying in NYU Shanghai. I want to have a degree in computer science and am wondering what it's like to have a CS degree outside of the United States. What jobs are available that require a CS degree ? #computer-science #computer-engineering
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
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
What are good websites to use to learn coding?
codeacademy? code . org? #science #computer #tech
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
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
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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