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What is the best way to improve your public speaking skills?
Public speaking is basically my biggest fear in the entire world. I pretty much try dodging every obstacle possible when it comes to this topic. This is a strong phobia of mine that just eats away at me. If I were to practice speaking when I know I have a presentation or something big coming up...
Does every Psychology major necessarily need graduate school?
I am currently debating on attending graduate school and continuing my education for a Master's Degree. My main concern is that if I decide to not further do my education will it make things harder for myself in the long run to land a job. However, I understand that by getting your Masters you...
Is it better or more valued to receive a degree with a minor or concentration?
I will be receiving my degree in Psychology with no minor nor concentration. I am wondering if I made a wise decision by doing so? I have noticed that a majority of my friends have graduated with either a minor or concentration and I never really understood what that meant. Could it just be...
What type of internships can you get and what is it that you exactly do when being a psychology major?
I have yet to think about getting an internship while in the process of achieving my B.A in Psychology. I know that an internship is something very good to have under your belt because it shows experience and is highly valuable for applying to jobs. I am skeptical as to what you do as you...
What is the best way to prepare for an interview?
Honestly, I have not been on many interviews within my lifetime. However, during my Principles of Professional Psych course at Kean University my class as a whole had to do a one on one brief interview with the professor in front of the entire class. The professor asked us a numerous amount of...
What's the number one thing employers in the sports industry look for in potential employees?
Interested in possibly pursuing a job in the sports industry and know it's a hard field to succeed in quickly. #sports #sports-agent #employer #sports-industry #sports-executive
What is the best path to take if I want to be a sports agent?
Interested in both a career in finance and as a sports agent. Thinking I should go on a Business track as it's easier to switch over that way rather then the other way around. Thoughts? #college-major #sports #sports-agent #career-path-planning
Sports Medicine or Sports Reporting Possible
I am a senior in high school and want to do something with sports. I have been in sports since I was 4. I have done karate, baseball, flag football and in the last 4 years have become serious about running. I ran all year at the high school level. I also may want to become a police officer but...
What qualifies one sports broadcaster as being more reliable than another?
This question would be helpful in organizing a stable career path and resume to assist in solidifying a good job out of college. #career #college-major #broadcast-media #sports-marketing #experience-design
How does somebody who has not played a particular sport able to broadcast about it?
My name's Annalie, I'm a 17 year old girl from Long Island, New York or follows sports, especially soccer relatively closely, and was curious while watching a female panel discuss a football game. #broadcast-media #sports-marketing #career-path-planning
What is the best major to have if you plan on a career on wall street?
I am asking this question because I am an incoming freshman in college and plan to major in economics. I'm curious to see what other successful college students have studied specifically to help prepare them for their future careers in finance. #college-major #finance #college-bound #first-job...
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
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
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...
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...
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
What are some of the concepts needed to know before taking Physical Therapy classes?
I am thinking about pursuing this career but do not know exactly what is to be studied. #pre-med #therapy #physical #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #physical-therapy
How does the process of college work? Do people help you, guide you, through college or is it more independent?
I am asking because I am currently being pressured to start my college search and applications and do not know exactly how the process of collefe works. #education #leader #college-teaching
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....
What is the best way to overcome test anxiety?
I have struggled with test anxiety beginning in early elementary school. I am looking for advise as to how to overcome this issue
so I can be the most confident when tests are presented. #test #anxiety
What subjects do you feel are the most imortant when looking to pursue a career in sports marketing or sports management?
The university I am going to attend does not specifically offer a major in Sports Management. I will be majoring in Business Management/Marketing.
I want to take advantage of any courses that you feel are 100% necessary to help me be successful in my career. #business #management #sports
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
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
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 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...
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...
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
In the field of environmental science, how relevant will a Ph.D or Master's degree be?
I just finished my undergraduate career and will be entering into a Master's program this fall (2016). I am attempting to figure out whether a Master's degree is sufficient to begin a career or if it would be better to persue a Ph.D immediately after the graduate program. I know it's a little...
Is having a very specific career goal putting to many limitations on my future?
Becoming a video game developer is all I've ever wanted to be. I'm concerned that being so specific will limit my options down the road. Should that not pan out, I worry about what other careers will I be qualified for. I want to have something to fall back on. #career-path #guidance-counselor...
Is attending an ouit of state college financially responsible?
I have received a scholarship to attend a local university. However, the career I've always dreamed of having as a video game developer isn't offered at the local university. I have been accepted at a major university out of state. Though I have been offered a honors at entrance partial...
What do you recommend to get involved with in college that will prepare me for getting a job in marketing after graduation?
Nothing excites me more than going into a field that allows me to be creative and do something new everyday. I really want to do everything I can possible to make sure that I will be successful in a marketing career. Any kind of feedback would mean so much! #marketing
Will Computer Science knowledge be necessary in every field in the future?
Technology is changing and computers are every where, will it be vital to learn computer science to help in business. #business #finance #computer
Why do I have to take Spanish to fulfill core requirements?
I hate Spanish but my college requires a foreign language. Why do I have to take it? #foreign-languages
Is dentistry a good field of study
In my area there aren't a lot of dentist offices and jobs available for dentistry #general #knowledge
Is Radiology a good career to become apart of?
I was asking this question because, where I live the average salary is below. #general # #financial-planning #career-details #radiology
Is it hard to find a job as a chemical engineering major?
I am worried I will waste my education for a major that won't be useful. #chemical-engineer
Will I be able to keep busy and learn more in a field like chemical engineering?
I am worried that I will stagnate in my education and career in the future, and I cannot see myself in a position where I am not challenged. #education #research
Can I make a living as an actor?
It is my dream career to be on the stage performing. #musical-theatre #live-theatre
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