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Julea Feb 10, 2014 22623 views

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...

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Christie Mar 25, 2020 1465 views

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

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Christie Apr 04, 2020 4330 views

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

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Jordan Feb 10, 2014 49684 views

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...

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Eddie Oct 22, 2013 6751 views

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...

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Madeline Sep 27, 2017 3778 views

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...

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Emily Dec 10, 2015 7975 views

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...

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Arisa Apr 29, 2020 1274 views

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?...

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Mike Feb 29, 2012 4489 views

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

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Kelly Jul 30, 2020 1485 views

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

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Julea Oct 01, 2014 7589 views

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...

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Anthony Oct 01, 2013 10979 views

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

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T Mar 02, 2021 961 views

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

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Isabel Aug 27, 2018 1704 views

What is one invaluable lesson you learned at a job or internship?

job #first-job #job #summer-jobs #college-jobs #jobs #internships

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Arisa May 30, 2020 2038 views

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...

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Indra Oct 22, 2013 10910 views

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...

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Paige Apr 09, 2015 42650 views

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.

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Lizbeth Feb 26, 2021 1266 views

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...

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Lizbeth Feb 24, 2021 735 views

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...

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Erin Apr 01, 2020 796 views

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

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Kenya Feb 06, 2019 15490 views

As a real estate agent is their a lot of math involved for this career?

#real-estateagent

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Julea Feb 10, 2014 5346 views

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...

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Christie Mar 05, 2020 1514 views

As a college student, what sort of experiences would best prepare me for a career in consulting?

#internship #career #job #consulting

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Danielle Jan 09 662 views

How to invest at 18?

Currently a college student who knows nothing about investment but would like to learn and start.

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Tracy Mar 09, 2016 21108 views

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.

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Brookelyn Nov 27, 2023 1546 views

what kind of jobs can you get in a communication degree?

is communication a good degree or just average

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Wade-Noah Apr 08, 2015 2341 views

How many areas are there in engineering?

I want to become an engineer but not sure what area of engineering interests me. #engineering

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Indra Oct 04, 2013 7369 views

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...

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Toni Aug 09, 2023 549 views

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.

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Libby Jun 01, 2020 1124 views

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

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Aidan Nov 16, 2023 577 views

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...

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Taisha Feb 24, 2021 1124 views

What should i major in if I'm looking to invest in real-estate or accounting?

#real-estate #major #career-exploration #accounting

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Clareta Feb 11, 2014 3462 views

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...

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Samiya Mar 03, 2021 892 views

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...

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Lenira May 19, 2015 15227 views

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....

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ava Nov 30, 2022 540 views

did your college help with getting a job when graduating?

did your college help with getting a job when graduating?

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Julien Sep 09, 2023 5801 views

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.

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Tomas Sep 30, 2014 3214 views

How did you get good at typing quickly?

I like using computers for work much better than working in a store (as an example: a grocery store or a clothing store). I want to type faster!! Can you please tell me how you learned to use your computer keyboard more quickly? (I am in 11th grade but my parents do not have a computer at...

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Hakim Feb 26, 2021 1254 views

What are some good websites to advance/strengthen your coding skills.

17 year old junior applying to colleges this year #college #engineering #coding

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Anthony Oct 01, 2013 120266 views

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

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Leonardo Jun 16, 2020 1671 views

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

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Akhila Jul 24, 2023 813 views

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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Samuel Jan 20, 2018 1369 views

What programming languages should I know to impress potential employers?

My goal is to make a very comfortable life for myself but I need to get hired for that to happen. So what should I learn? Should I just try to learn every language I can or will that be a useless effort? #computer #computer-software #computer-science #information-technology

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Nolan Feb 26, 2021 777 views

Is getting a masters degree worth it?

#College #Masters #Degree

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Abby Jul 19, 2023 526 views

How do I figure out what career to pursue?

As a follow up question, once you figure out what you want to do, how do you figure out how to get there?

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N Mar 26, 2018 1434 views

Is it worth it to get an MBA straight after getting a BBA or wait for a couple years before going to grad school?

Don't know which option is better in the long run
#mba #bba

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Andres Jan 17, 2018 1732 views

How do I grow my self confidence in order to talk to new people?

College is all about starting a new chapter in your life. You may go off to a different state or even internationally in order to get your education. Inevitably, this means leaving behind old friends in high school. As a shy person I was wondering how one may go about building up some self...

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Jonya Jul 18, 2014 4010 views

How can I stand out for programming jobs straight from high school?

When I graduate high school I'm going to go to college but I also want to try to get some summer or after school jobs to help pay for school. What can I do to stand out for the competition? For example does it matter if I do a team sport or other things or are my grades and programming...

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Jackson Mar 09, 2013 13596 views

What are different career options if I am interested in computers?

I have heard about computer engineers and computer programmers, but I' wondering what other career options are out there if I like computers? Specifically, I like the internet, and being able to talk to my friends and people all over the world. #computer #computer-engineer #programmer

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Keira Apr 13, 2016 1746 views

Is it a good idea to major in engineering and get a minor in business?

I am a female sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am the head of my school's robotics team and I run the social media and the budget for the team. From this experience I have thought about pursuing a major in engineering with a minor in business. I do not know what I could do with...

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