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How early should you show up at an interview?
How early is too early? And do recruiters judge you if you are right on time? Do they prefer people to be earlier than on the dot?
#interviews #interviewing-skills #resume
How do you make your resume more enticing if you don''t have a lot of experience in the field?
I'm a public relations student and I have no experience in the field of PR. How can I make my resume more attractive to hiring managers without the experience?
#publicrelations #resume #internships
How do I get a job out of college as an account manager? What makes a successful advertising account manager?
I am graduating in December 2018 with a degree in Advertising from San Jose State University. I want to work in account management/client services in an advertising agency after graduation. I have a bit of familiarity with what this role entails and what the advertising industry is like....
Any good jobs to do while doing a master's in nutrition?
Master's program are more expensive than undergraduate programs. And loan repayment can be annoying. What kind of job or internship would you recommend doing (if possible) while studying nutritional science for a master's degree? Also, how did you stay frugal during those times? #nutrition...
What are other ways to pay for medical school besides loans and scholarships?
Medical school is expensive, as everyone knows. And paying off loans will increase the amount of stress for a medical student to go through. Are there ways to earn some cash to pay off the debt and to avoid getting loans for medical school? Scholarships can be limited as well. #medicine...
What national colleges have the best business/economics or international relations/political science programs?
#business #international-relations
What are the best study abroad programs for colleges in the U.S?
#study-abroad #college #international
What should every student know before majoring in political science, economics, or international relations?
I’m conflicted on what to major in and feel like these are good options for me.
#major
I know I want to major in something business related, but what are the best majors before getting an MBA?
I don’t want to do my undergraduate degree in marketing or business but I want a concentration of study that emphasizes people centered and economy based curriculum.
#business
How do I move to a different job market?
I am based in the SF Bay Area. I am considering to move out of it after I graduate college with a degree in advertising. Some places I am considering are Seattle, Austin, Portland, or Los Angeles. I love the Bay Area but its really expensive to live here. I eventually want to get my own place...
I'm planning on studying Linguistics, and would love to learn new languages while I do so. Is there any language certifications I can get at a State level to put on my CV without having to take a class?
I'd like to learn languages without having to take a class because I can work at my own pace and study what I want in a language at any point in time. However, I feel that having a certification or award would look better on a resume than just self reporting. If you could give me ideas about...
Are there any scholarships or grants that cover my mental health services fees?
I suffer from acute anxiety and I would love to keep my current therapist to help me with the transition from being a full time worker to being a full time student. I'd like to know if there is any money available to cover this necessary service. #mentalhealth #anxiety #undocumented
Are there scholarships that cover living expenses?
Now that I'll be attending college full time, it means I'll have to work part time to cover my living expenses. However, I foresee having miscellaneous expenses at school such as materials, books, etc. #college #scholarships
Are there any scholarships for transfer students interested in art school?
I am a community college transfer student and I'm looking for scholarships that can help me finish my Bachelors in Fine Arts. #design
With the field of biomedical engineering, are there any problems being a girl?
I heard that in most STEM fields, being a girl means you earn less, there are less opportunities, not as many companies believe girls are capable, girls are of less value. I wanted more information if this was a myth or if it was true and how it might be a bad decision to go into this field....
As someone who has a degree in biomedical engineering or works in the field, what types of jobs are available with the field becoming more and more popular daily and jobs becoming scarce?
I am currently a junior in high school considering biomedical engineering and want some more information for potential careers and general career advice.
#biomedical-engineering #biotechnology #biomedical
Is it necessary to get a masters degree to be a public relations professional?
I'd like to get into the field right after finishing my undergraduate but I know a masters would give me an edge. Is it advised to get a masters and then go into the field, get one later, or not get one at all?
#publicrelations #masters #masters-degree
What should I do in the summer before my freshman year of college to be more prepared?
Are there any helpful behaviors/things to practice before I leave for college? #college-advice
What activities should I do in college to boost my medical school application?
I'm going to be a freshman in college next year and I want to get a good start to make my medical school application in a few years qualified but also interesting #medschool #medical-school #med-school #doctor #hospital-and-healthcare #healthcare #college #extracirriculars
What is the most valuable skill PR firms look for in an intern?
I'm looking for internships right now, in your experience what is the most valuable skill an intern should have at your public relations firm?
#PR #publicrelations #internships
Is college really necessary to succeed in life?
We are always told since we are kids to go to school, go to college, get a great job that will help us live a better life but we are basically going to work so many years to pay our student debt not to mention that we aren’t guaranteed to find a job with our degree #collegedebt
Why can’t college students learn what is only necessary for their career?
What if someone wants to be an English teacher, why is it requiered to take a math class? Why can’t we start learning right away what we need to for our career, we are just getting ourselves into more money debt taking classes that are not necessary #studentloans
How easy is it to shadow a psychiatrist for a day of work?
I want to gain more insight on what a typical day of work looks like for a psychiatrist. #psychology
What is the best way to get a research opportunity as a college freshman?
I want to do research as a freshman in college with a professor, but how do I build a close enough relationship with my professor, seeing how most GED courses have 200+ students?
#research #medicine
For those in the sports and entertainment industry what advice can you give.
My dream is to work for sports media, or directly with a sports team. Furthermore, I would also really like to work for entertainment media with my focus being television and film.
#entertainment #sports #public-relations
As a public relations major does getting a masters degree make much of a difference?
I have been thinking about applying to grad school for quite some time now but every time I do research there is not much information that suggests having a masters degree will give me much of an advantage over other students
#gradschool #public-relations
What are some interview tips?
I am applying to optometry school this year, so hopefully I get some interviews! #eyes #optometry #interviews #professional-development
What are factors that make your career interesting?
I would like to be an optometrist, so I am worried that in the long run, I will get bored looking at just eyes. #eyes #optometry
On my college application, can I list things I accomplished prior to high school?
I am going to apply for colleges by the end of the year. I have a lot of things I can talk about prior to high school because I was an immigrant and I did a lot back then in another country. I hope I can put those on my college application so then the people can understand me more. #college...
What is an average day like for a psychologist and how demanding will this job be in the future.
For most of my colleges, I chose to major in psychology. Although I have a broad understanding of the topic, I have considered perhaps becoming a psychologist one day as I enjoy working with people and helping others out. But I have a very basic idea of what a psychologist does because how...
On average, how many times do people change their career?
As an upcoming freshman to #college, I still don't know what I want to do, and sometimes I fear in the future that whatever I will be doing isn't what I actually want to be doing. But if I get a degree in a job I no longer want to pursue, then what will come out of my future. Sometimes I just...
Do you pay per quarter or per year for financial aid?
My financial aid net costs shows a certain price. Do I pay for that 3 times (there are 3 quarters in one school year) or is that price just one school yer already? #financial-planning #loans #college #debt
How to deal with your friends succeeding?
My friends are off to bigger and better colleges and things, but I'm here feeling insufficient. How do I deal with this? #college #career
How do you know what career or job is truly best for you? When did you know it was the path meant for you?
Deciding what to do for the rest of my life is quite daunting. I'm curious as to when others discovered what their true calling was; what it felt like, how it happened, how they knew. I also want to know how they figured out how to make their passions into practical jobs, how they found the...
How do you balance being a physician with having a close relationship with a significant other/family members/friends or even starting a family?
I'm excited about entering the medical field because it interests me so much and would be the perfect job for me. I'm just worried about the type of work-life balance real practicing physicians have and what they do to combat the issues that come with working such an intense and time-consuming...
How common is it for public relations specialists to move from different organizations during their career?
A public relations specialist visited one of my classes to provide students a glimpse into his career life. One of the details I took notice was how much he moved from organization to organization after a few years. All my life, I was raised to believe in the notion of working at one company...
What was your favorite or memorable moment as a public relations specialist?
I am currently studying public relations at San Jose State University. I am enjoying the major more than I expected, but I am curious about favorite or memorable moments from legitimate public relations specialists. Personally, my favorite moment thus far was working on a PR plan with a few...
What is the best way to finance a law degree?
if I decide to go to Law School.
#law #law-school #law-practice
What is the best non-STEM major to pursue in Liberals Arts college to get the highest pay job post-college?
I need to be able to support myself and pay back my student loans, so it will be helpful to know what non-STEM major to study in college.
#bestdegree #college-advice #college #liberal-arts #college-major
When choosing a major what is a piece of advice I should taking into consideration?
I need help narrowing down my options of majors. #major #choosing-a-major
What are three suggestions on the best way to network?
My plans are to attend a career fair in the future and my hopes are to network, so that I can find an internship. #network
What are some tips for a Public Relations major looking to work with social media?
I'm a Public Relations major with a minor in Sociology. It's almost time to graduate and look for a job. I'm passionate about social media and content creation, so I'd really like to look for something that offers those. Any suggestions/recommendations/tips for what I should take a look at?...
Is graduate school a necessity now?
I'm finishing up my third year of college, and I'm planning on graduating next year. I'm majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Sociology. I don't know if I should go to graduate school or not? Is it better to have that extra edge when employers are looking at candidates? #publicrelations...
What is the best major to go for stem cell/tissue engineering?
My end goal is stem cell and tissue engineering, but I don't know which major is best for me to take and learn the most for it. I've researched for a while now and have gathered that I can choose from ChemE with Bio electives, Materials Science, or Bioengineering. I just want to work in...
What is the daily life for nutritionists (inside and outside hospital settings)?
I am interested in nutrition and want to do some work in this field that does not involve just hospital work. Positions can be like manufacturing, handling, dietitian, research, supplements, etc. #nutrition #clinical-nutrition #medical-nutrition-therapy #diet-and-exercise
For doctors/physicians, what would you change to enhance your residency experience?
I understand that there are ups and downs in medical school and the training years later on. I want to know what can be done to make things smoother for doctors. #medicine #residency #doctor #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare
What would you tell the young version of yourself after graduating high school?
Contemplating my life choices...
#school #college-major #college-admissions #college-selection #college #college-advice
In California, do CSU or UC campuses have the better engineering program?
I would like to kick start a career in engineering, any suggestions of what to major in to make job hunting easier later on? Also what were your experience with California public school programs?
#california #engineering #berkeley #first-job #degree #major #software-engineering
What are Do's and Don'ts for my LinkedIn account/Resume/Cover Letter?
I am preparing to hunt for Internships and want to catch the companies attention. I could use all the insight possible. #linkedin #resume #public-relations #cover-letters
Public Relations is a really broad field. What should I expect from an entry-level position once I graduate College?
I'm graduating this December and could use all the insight possible. #college #public-relations #student-development #internal-communications
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