Lynn, Massachusetts
What do I need to qualify for a customer service job?
I think there are some jobs in my area where I can work in customer service. What do I need to qualify for a customer service job? Do I need to have a certain college major, or can I go straight from high school. Do I need previous experience? Every job seems to require previous experience, so...
Given the increased need to work from home, I was wondering what sort of factors should I keep in mind while finding/working in an online/virtual internship?
I'm specifically interested in finance, consulting, and non profit work
#internship #finance #consulting #nonprofit #COVID-19
What are some best practices for building a LinkedIn profile as a college student?
On a more specific note, should I include my role in an executive board for a student organization in the experiences section or in the volunteering section? #student #resume #job #career #college #linkedin
#job-search
I've been introduced into SalesForce. Highly debating becoming certified. Is it worth it?
Being in a career search, I'm all over the place! I'm in IT right now, not quiet sure which direction I want to head in... #computer-engineering #salesforce
What programming language should I try to learn first?
I am just learning to program in high school, but I am already learning HTML and CSS and Javascript. What should my next programming language be? I am going to go to college and I would like to start learning my next language now so I can be ahead of things for college. I know that "it...
What are some ways I can be better at speaking confidently?
Every time I get called on in class or I have to present to the whole class I get really nervous, ESPECIALLY if I have to stand up when I'm doing it!! I tried to speak at home in the mirror to practice because my teacher suggested it but it feels silly. Some of the other students are more proud...
What is some advice you would give to a high schooler trying to get into the business and finance world?
I'm currently a sophomore in high school with plans to double major in economics and finance. I'm actively looking for internships and job opportunities that can help me gain some real-world experience before college. #business #finance #entrepreneur #internship #networking
Question for professionals at PwC! What is your favorite part of your job and what is the most challenging part?
What is your favorite part about your job? What is the most challenging part of your job? How do you honestly feel about your job and your career goals? Do you feel satisfied in your life being in the finance industry? How do you contribute to the better whole of society working the job you...
What are some entry-level jobs that could lead to becoming a project manager?
I am a high school senior with a special interest in business. I hope to one day become a project manager at a company, but as I am looking at colleges and majors, I am wondering what steps lie in between graduating college and reaching a project manager position. I was wondering what some...
How did you know what you wanted to do for your career?
In what stage of your educational life did you realize what you wanted to do or are passionate about? I feel pressured and stressed about the fact that I don't know what to do because I feel like everyone else does. Are there any suggestions as to what I should do to get a sense of what I like?...
How do you manage getting your work done in a short amount of time?
Answers would help i don't have a enough time to finish and I'm a slow typer why cant we work on paper. #college #management #work
Other than a degree, what other skills are necessary in a marketing career?
What other skills come in handy or look good on a resume for a marketing career? #JULY20 #career #career-path #resume #skills #marketing
What can I do after school to practice marketing skills?
I am in high school and I want to build up my resume with marketing skills and experience. What did you do after school or on the weekends or vacations to get more marketing experience? If you help me come up with creative ideas for getting more experience I will be so thankful! #marketing...
How did you become confident in your programming abilities?
I started trying to learn to program, and I want to ask professional programmers how you became confident in your skills. Did it take you a long time? When did you know you were really awesome at programming? #engineering #programming #confidence
My grades are pretty good and i want to go to college but i dont know what i want to do. I like technology and business stuff but i just dont know
I like science and technology i also believe im persuasive so l like being able to defend something or try to turn a tide in my favor. I also like business aspects of things #Technology #business #curious
What is one invaluable lesson you learned at a job or internship?
job #first-job #job #summer-jobs #college-jobs #jobs #internships
When is the best time to start looking for summer internships in college?
I am going to be a college freshman this fall. When is the right time to start researching and applying to summer internships? #college #internships
Was it hard to have a job during college?
I want to go to a four year college in Boston, and I think I am going to need to work during college. I will have some scholarships and maybe loans but I heard that they don't pay for books or food. For people who worked during college, was it hard? What did you do for your job and how did you...
What are some back up professions or careers?
I'm thinking about going into the medical field and I know that it's tough. Even though it'd be a dream to study medicine, I figured that I should be on the safe side and have a backup job I can fall back on if things don't work out. Any suggestions for those kinds of jobs? #job #medicine...
How does a day in your marketing career look like?
Hello! I am currently a junior in high school and I have a strong interest in the business field and marketing is one that I definitely have aspirations to major in when I get to college. I just wanted to know how your job in marketing looks like in a day and just provide me with information...
Is it better to go right to college after high school or wait a year?
Im asking because is it better to save money then get a loan for college.
How do I find work in my area?
I am 6’2, 15 years old and a hard worker. I like a challenge and im in need of a job #bluecollar #work #career #sports #social-work #job
What are your insights on a good business major a student should go for?
Hello! I am currently a junior in high school and I do have a huge interest in the business field but I don't know what to major in. I have been gaining a lot of interest in business administration, finance, and marketing but I really needed some insight from anyone who have studied in the...
What are skills that are necessary but often neglected?
I'm a high school student going into college. I've heard that a lot of important skills are neglected to be taught to be taught in school that are invaluable in any job, like presentation skills. #student #personal-development #skills
How do you know that what you want to do in life you are actually going to enjoy it
Dance , friends,family, animals, babysitting,high school, future, south boston , bccs #school
As a real estate agent is their a lot of math involved for this career?
#real-estateagent
What do brand managers actually do?
I think that something in marketing might be a good career choice for me. I thought that maybe I could start in customer service and work my way up to brand management, but maybe that's not the right way to reach my goal. But I would like to also know what a brand manager actually does every...
As a college student, what sort of experiences would best prepare me for a career in consulting?
#internship #career #job #consulting
What is your best advice for college freshmen?
I am going to be a college freshman this fall. What is your best advice related to academics and career opportunities? #college
what kind of jobs can you get in a communication degree?
is communication a good degree or just average
Do you enjoy working in human resources?
I've never actually met someone who does human resources, so i'd like to hear about your experience. What do you love most about it? What is especially difficult? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage.
How to invest at 18?
Currently a college student who knows nothing about investment but would like to learn and start.
How many areas are there in engineering?
I want to become an engineer but not sure what area of engineering interests me. #engineering
How do I know if I have what it takes to be a programmer?
I think maybe I want to be a computer programmer, and make websites. How do I know if I have what it takes to be successful? I really want to know the truth. For example do I need a certain amount of grades? Or is there something I can do to figure out if I am not good enough? Sometimes people...
Would you recommend doing a gap year between undergrad and law school?
I'm currently at college as an undergrad and considering law school #lawyer #law-school #college
How does one maintain a healthy work/life balance so that the demands of a career or academic goal do not stifle other passions?
I have always had a desire to acquire a deeper understanding of our natural world and its living processes at a molecular level. I am applying to college to pursue Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, with the hope of one day attending graduate school or even taking the Medical sciences route. I...
How can I develop or achieve a academic or dream career while also maintaining a sufficient social and personal life?
For instance, being able to take vacations, practice my hobbies, hang out with friends and family are all what I desire but I fear I won't be able to do any of that if I take the standard academic route and do a Masters program or go to graduate school for even longer.
What should i major in if I'm looking to invest in real-estate or accounting?
#real-estate #major #career-exploration #accounting
Dreams vs. Reality
How do you balance realistic goals with dreams that may be less practical? #CV23
What is "Business Development"?
Hi, I'm in high school and I think I'm going to work in advertising, but I am still learning about other options. Someone came to speak at our school and said that she worked "in business development". I couldn't figure out what she really does. What does business development really mean, and...
did your college help with getting a job when graduating?
did your college help with getting a job when graduating?
What major should I study for career in Network Security?
I am a junior at Madison Park T.V. High School, I'm in the ISSN(Information Services Support Network). I'm interested in working with computers and keeping it secure, I want to major on Network Security and I'm not sure what major I need to study in college to proceed on my career....
How do you know what college best fits you?
I've had some colleges in mind that I would love to go to, but I don't seem to know which ones are the right ones to pick." What if I regret applying for this college" is a frequent question that pops into my mind. I have plenty of time to think about college, as I am a sophomore, but I don't...
Why do people go to school?
I believe people to go to school to get a diploma, to prove people that they finish high school or maybe the reason people go to school it's because they want to makes more money. People don't have to go to school to start investing though.
How will I know when a specific field of engineering is for me?
I am a senior in high school and I have applied to numerous colleges for engineering. My only problem is that I applied undecided engineering and after hearing numerous colleges talk about the different fields of engineering they offer, I still can't seem to lean towards a field that I like. I...
What are the best ways to stand out in the college admissions process?
I have good grades and extracurriculars but is there something else I could do to really boost my application?
#college #collegeadmissions #business #finance #ivyleague #GivingisCaring
What are some good websites to advance/strengthen your coding skills.
17 year old junior applying to colleges this year #college #engineering #coding
Research in industry vs academia
I am a current graduate student in materials science looking into research careers after I graduate. Do you have any insights into the differences between doing research at a company, compared to a university? #science #research #graduate-school
What's the difference between a computer programmer and a software engineer?
Some people say I should be a programmer, but I can't figure out the difference from a software engineer. Please help. #engineer #computer #software #programming
How did you get your job??
how did you get ur job and also how did u know where to? do you just find places online and then apply and go in for interviews? or is it like referred by someone?
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