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How do I select which major is best for me?
Hi everyone! I'm currently a freshman at a community college with a general liberal arts major. I'm quite interested in both business/entrepreneurship and psychology. The only hesitation in pursuing one or the other is the job opportunities afterward. I'd like to move forward...
How directly does my chosen major impact my career options in the short term and long term?
For instance, if my major isn't aligned with my long-term career interest but rather a short-term necessity after graduating.
How can I shadow a pilot for a day?
Doesn’t matter if it’s a commercial pilot or not.
What do you look for in a new hire?
Being an intern what can make me stand out from other interns? #finance
Theatre degrees?
What is a good alternative or a job that you can get with a theatre degree? Are there any well-paying jobs with a theatre degree, and can I do theatre for a living?
What are some tips to be successful working as a technologist in a clinical laboratory #Spring24?
I am receiving my Masters in Clinical Microbiology this summer and have no hands on experience in a clinical lab! I am looking for some advice to prepare me for my clinical rotations starting next month!
How do I get started in design?
Design is a career field I may want to try out. I'm still in 8th grade, so I can't get a part time job yet. How can I get started in design, on my weekends? I like to read design blogs, and I capture things I like on Pinterest. Are there any really good starter books I can read or sites I can...
How stiff is the competition for college students leaving college with a degree in business management?
I am deciding colleges next year and am interested in business. I would not like to change my major when my college circles business. I would like to know if the major I am choosing will not be hard for me to make a career off of that. #college #business #career-path
When and how do you decide what you would like to do for the rest of your life, especially when it comes to picking your major?
It is extremely stressful to try and determine what specific thing a person can do for the rest of their life that will make them happy. I do not want to choose the wrong job or major and find out that I actually am no longer interested in that subject anymore. I am worried that I will go...
I'm interested in a career in information technology. Are there jobs in aviation you suggest I look into?
I'm starting to learn about IT in school and so far am really enjoying it. Can you tell me more about what jobs in IT for an airline or in aviation are like? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry...
What job opportunities are available for those that majored in Theatre?
I am a junior in High School and I was wondering if there were any job opportunities for a theatre major fresh out of college due to the possibility of acting not working out? #theatre #theater
What if you want to learn more than one major? What should you do?
Hi, my name is Carmela, I'm 15 and a sophomore in high school. I'm the type of person that is interested in a lot of activities. I want to know when i apply for college, if I can learn more than one major. #college #majors #college-majors
Do you have to major in criminal justice if you want to pursue a career in law-enforcement?
Trying to determine the best major for me #college-major #criminal-justice #criminology #law-enforcement
What do I need to study to become an entrepreneur?
I want to start my own company, what skills do I need? What benefits does college have to becoming an entrepreneur?
#entrepreneur #business #small-business
how is it like in a day of a teller?
im a job corp student , and we have an assessment too reach out to a professional in the field we would like to work at #JobCorp #career
How often does a bank teller get promotions ?
im a job corp student , and we have an assessment too reach out to a professional in the field we would like to work at #JobCorp
If you are a PA why wouldnt you just become a doctor?
#medical-education #physician-assistant #doctor
Self Discipline and Motivation
I’m going to begin #onlinecourses in a few days and I’m not sure how I will stay on top of them. I have to get through 20 courses within the next 12 months, and have 8 weeks to complete each course. My question is, how do I stay on top of the work and receive good marks? #motivation...
Do you have to be really good at science to be able to study psychology?
I'm interested in the brain and how emotions and actions alter do to an experience or an altercation and i'm considering the field of social work but i have never been good in science
#psychology #counseling-psychology #psychotherapy
What are the minimum and maximum amount of classes someone can take in college?
It might depend on the school but I don't really know?
#picking-classes
What programs can i do to help me gain experience in the medical field?
#opportunities #medicine #internships #experience #doctor
Have been thinking lately about go after a rap career after being inspired by Nas. How can i be different from other rappers?
#rapper
#rap-artist
#anything-related-to-music-business-composing
#thankyou
What jobs can i get as a dancer?
I am an aspiring dancer and i want to know more about the potential jobs i can get as a dancer. #hip-hop-dance #dance
After graduating from college how would one go about getting a job in the music industry?
I am a sophmore but i have a good chance of attending Berklee college of music when i'm a senior however i'm cautious because i'm unaware of how i would put the years of knowledge i receive there into starting my career. #music-industry
What are some jobs that require a business major?
I am a 10th grader from Massachusetts and I enjoy math. Also I enjoy dealing with money. #business #money #math
How do I become a good music producer ?
I am in 11th grade and taking IT at my vocational school. I am interested in working with technology and music. #technology #music #music-production #producer #rap
I would like to work with children, would being a PA or psychologist allow me to work with kids?
#working-with-children #psychology #physician-assistant
what would I major in if i want to be in the entertainment industry?
#dance #hip-hop-dance
Are there any good colleges for Wildlife Biology in Montana or Arizona?
#college #major #wildlife
Are internships widely avaliable for students who also have a heavy courseload??
I enjoy hands on activities and feel like getting real time experience especially in the medical field would be exponentially helpful, but I don't want to overload myself with hard classes and that responsibility
What are requirements I would have to meet in order to become an Early Childhood Educator?
I have a experience working in a preschool and it made me see being a teacher in early childhood as a possible career interest for me. #early-childhood-education #preschool #teaching #teacher #working-with-children
What resources should I be reaching out to/finding for people to notice my art?
How do you get people to recognize your art? Do you share it? Post it? Go to a museum? How is it possible for people to recognize your works and get a basic following to possibly live off of? #art #artist #college #fine-art #career
How to be involved in economics?
I like math and i think that i'm pretty good #college #math #economics #accounting #college-major #economics
How should I manage my time so that I don't wake up so groggy?
I would always go to sleep at 2. I always wake up groggy. I think i should go to sleep before midnight, but I can't seem to do so. #sleep
Should I get a job during school?
I want to earn money but I'm not sure if i can manage my time. #job
What might a government property investigator / inspector do through out a month?
I am a senior in high school and I am interested in working with/under the government. I know a little bit about this career, but I am interested in learning more about it to find out if it is the right career for me. I would like to get a sense of what someone in this career might do, and how...
Whats a good website to look for scholarships #Fall22?
Whats a good website to look for scholarships #Fall22
Is it hard to get jobs after getting a business degree in college?
salary, openings, time period after college, internships, ect. #college #business #internship #money
How to go from working in a salon to owning a business ?
#eyebrows #cosmetics #makeup #facials
What are different job options for Mechanics?
I am a job corp and am interested in automotive repair #autorepair #mechanical #career
How much education is needed to be a master mechanic?
#engineering #college #career
What is the material used in mixing cement?
I am a job corps student and i am really interested in being a cement worker now i would like to know what is the material made in using cement?
#JobCorps
How do I get an internship in the medical/biology/biochemistry field ?
Hi! I am a junior in high school and want to get an internship over the summer in either the medical, the biology, or biochemistry field. I am totally fine without a pay, I just want the experience. I wanted to shadow a doctor but most hospitals only let college students do that. What can I do...
Does it ever get scary when working with crimes?
Crimes scare me. However, i find it interesting. I want to know if fear is ever a problem when working with crimes. #criminal #crime #investigation
What's something about the writing industry new writers should know?
I'm a Sophmore in high school who is very determined to get into the writing industry with an urban fiction novel I'm working on. I'm the type of person who likes to know everything I can about something before going forward so what are some things that I, as a new writer, should know about the...
Do you have to be a computer wiz or a math geek to pursue a career in video game design ?
My name is Kymaal Caldwell i am a 17 year old boy that lives in Massachusetts. I live in dorchester and i go to school at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School. I ever since i was a kid i loved video games and still to this day i love video games. Everyday video games are getting more...
What is the difference between computer engineer and computer programmer?
I'm very interested in working with computer, but don't know what the difference is between these two. #engineering #computer-engineer
What are majors or topics to study in college that would help lead to a career in national intelligence or national security?
I am a sophomore in Boston. My dad was a Marine and brothers are in the military and I have gained interest in national security. I am interested in helping to prevent terrorism in the United States. #military #national-security #threat-intelligence
How does a venture capitalist company originate? Is a large amount of money required to begin a venture capitalist company?
My name is Kevin and I am a sophomore in Boston. I have interest in this profession and I am curious about how to get involved. #investing #venture-capital
What is the best way to stand out from others when applying to colleges?
As someone who wants to study nursing in college and knows how competitive the field is, how do I differentiate myself from others applying? This also goes for the workforce, when I'm applying for different jobs how should my resume and my work experience stand out to make me look like the best...
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