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What is being a remote worker like?
For those you of doing remote work, what is is like overall? 1. What kind of work do you do? (contractor, employee, etc.) 2. In regards to work hours, is it more flexible compared to working on site? 3. How are you compensated? (salary, commission, etc.) 4. What is the earning potential of...
How to deal with poor leadership?
Without giving too much information away, I’m dealing with a boss who isn’t the greatest when it comes to leadership skills. I work online as a scouter for deals, meaning I search online for discounts, and I’m technically an independent contractor. When I first got the job, I asked many...
If i take AP computer science as a senior would it be a good first step into becoming a software engineer?
I love working with Technologies and fixing them #technology #computer #computer-engineer #computer-engineering #information-technology
When did you know what you really wanted to be?
I think I want to be an engineer but im not completely sure. How will I know if ths job is right for me? #engineer
I'm in a Community College but I dont know what I want to major in.
I would like to travel around the world and explore new places, earn money and be able to help others. I'm not sure what I want to major in and its stressing me out. I'm also afraid to choose the wrong career. How can I know exactly what I want? And what classes should I take if I'm undecided?...
How did internships help you in your career?
I'm curious about the role of internships in college. How valuable were they for you, and do you recommend specific types for someone interested in business?
What's the best way to decide what I need to do with my life?
I used to know exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a doctor, but then I wrote a play and now my entire life plan has changed. What is the best way to figure out what will actually be my best bet?
Why did you pick computer science as your field of study?
What motivates you to have your job in computer science/why did you pick it? What keeps you interested in technology?
Should I follow my passions or go towards following what will help me make a living?
I want to be a photographer or an architect but from what people keep telling me is that they don't make enough money, what should I do, what will truly benefit me? #architect #architecture #photography
What is the most important skill a copywriter should have, in your opinion?
#job #copywriting #copywriter #advertising #advertisement #marketing #business #sales #writing #networking #career
Clubs vs Internships Freshman year of college
I'm an incoming freshman for this fall, and the college I am attending has so many opportunities. To the professionals and former college students, I wanted to ask: is it more important to get involved in clubs and organizations my first year on campus, or should I be pursuing more professional...
Who am I? What am I doing here?
I am struggling with my own individual identity and I have so many career questions. I want to be an astronaut but sometimes I just want to be a policeman. No one really knows what they want to do honestly but I think I might just skip college and be an alien. #astronaut #mars #womenintech...
How do solidify my career choice?
I have been struggling with deciding what I should do after highschool, and I decided I'd follow engineering path mainly because it falls on the subjects I'm good at a. I'm just not sure if I should actually do it.
How do I do well career wise, if academically I have a hard time?
I’m interested in the business and psychology field. I’m double majoring is Human Resource management and psychology and I want to become and industrial organizational psychologist #business #psychology #industrial-organizational
How much math is really involved in engineering?
I suck at math but all I can imagine myself doing is being an engineer. I want to do enviornmental (which is like civil) #engineering engineering
What do I need to learn how to do before moving out and living on my own?
I wasn't taught a whole lot at school about what living on your own entails, and now the time has come where I am becoming an adult and have started preparing for my future. I have yet to learn how credit works, as well as interests and loans. I dont know how to do my own taxes or what...
What do colleges look for on an application?
How can I make myself stand out to colleges? Are there any specific activities they like to see on an application?
What is the best way to get into private security.
I am working a base level security job and want to further myself into a very professional environment. #security #private security
Is it appropriate to add work experience in a place you weren't officially employed at in your resume?
My parents own a grocery store, and when I was a young child, I would help by doing simple tasks such as putting away shopping baskets, aiding cashiers with bagging groceries, and bringing shopping carts inside the store. I also worked at the deli section when it first opened and took orders...
Looking for those who work in a field related to prosthetics/orthotics, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience to answer some interview questions for a school project?
Hi! I am a junior in high school who is looking for those in STEM related careers to answer some interview questions. I am preparing for college and trying to discover what job I would like to pursue after college. Thank you! Interview Questions: 1. What is your job title? What is the name of...
what is the hardest thing about studying medicine and what advice do you have for students aspiring to be doctors?
i want to be a doctor but my biggest fear is that medical school will be too much for me to handle
What is being a copywriter like?
What are the work hours for you? Are you self employed or work for a company? How do you come up with convincing scripts? Do you work in teams or on your own? Do you work remotely or on site? #work #career #marketing #business #advertising #advertisement #copywriting #copywriter #sales #job...
What are some companies that apply the Six Sigma Management Quality technique?
Would like some reference to companies that use this calculation for their processes. #production #operations-management #manufacturing #quality-control #quality-management #six-sigma
How do you reconcile between following your passion and choosing a career that can support you financially?
Hello! I am a recent college graduate (got my BA), and I've been recently doing some deep soul searching in terms of life purpose and mission. There is a part of me that wants to go straight for things that I'm interested in but at the same time, I do want to be practical and be in a...
Can a 37yr old mom join the military to become a CRNA?
Hello! I am 37-year-old single mother to 3 teens. One is enlisted in the Navy and the other 2 are home (will be having a family plan in place for bootcamp and deployments). I have an Associate's Paralegal degree and am working in criminal defense. I am looking into changing my career into...
What is class should I take if I want to major in computer programming?
#technology
#computer-software
#computer-science
#computer-programming
Should I go into the business career or should I follow my dreams.
My parents always pressure me to aim high and get a good job that pays me well. My dreams are to become an idol, singer, dancer, actress, model (mainly more into the entertainment industry which is really hard to get into). My parents do not agree with my dreams and rather have to go into...
How many programming Languages should I learn?
#Programming-language
#computer-programming
How hard is it to learn/get fluent at javascript?
I don't know much about it, so I thought this would be a good first question
How did you know that your career path was the right career for you?
Give me your best advice
When applying for entry level jobs while still in college/ recent graduate, do employers care about GPA?
I work really hard and have a 4.0 GPA in college as a full time student, some kids that I talk to say that GPA doesn't matter in the real world. I am asking a professional, does a high GPA show for an excellent work ethic and intelligence? #management #resume #interviews #college-jobs #hiring...
Is anyone open to being interviewed by a high school student interested in pursuing a STEM related career?
Hi! I am currently a junior in high school that is trying to complete my college portfolio. I am looking to interview someone who preferably works in a field related to prosthetics/orthotics, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience. The questions would be related to your job and how your...
What type of things does a CFO do?
What is the CFO in charge of? What are the specific things he/ she would look over? What are some typical requirements? #finance #management #ceo #corporate-finance #cpa #executive-office #cfo #financial-reporting
Master's in Public Administration vs Master's in Social Work
I plan to get my bachelor's degree in social work with a focus on community organization and nonprofit managment. I want to work with nonprofit programs and government programs in the future, and I would on e day love to start my own nonprofit organization. Would it be more beneficial for me to...
How do I decide what nursing specialty would be best for me?
I really like working with kids so I think I'd like pediatric nursing, but from what I've looked at I think being a nurse anesthetist would offer better pay. I'm more interested in pediatric nursing, but I have various ambitions that I think I would need to be very financially stable to...
What is the best path to a cybersecurity?
Receive my associate degrees in computer science this year and looking for a cyber security job in the future. Therefore I want to know the best way to this career path.
#Cybersecurity
#IT
What does a first job represent?
I'm a high school senior looking for a part time position as my first job. Should a first job like this be focused on whatever is available, or should it connect to the career I want to pursue in the future. For context, I want to work as a macro social worker in the future, but there are few...
where is a good place to start college searches?
I'm interested in law and want to go to school out of state.
When getting into an MBA program, which is more important: College GPA, GMAT score, Experience?
Which holds more weight in the MBA admissions process #business #graduate-school #mba
Affordable online school for accounting degree?
I’m a former college student and now I’m looking to go back to school. I want to complete my bachelors degree on Accounting. But due to my personal situation I can’t attend traditional college. So I’m looking for affordable online school from where I can complete my degree. #accounting...
If you could go back and change one thing, to prepare you for med school, what would it be?
I've heard that med school is very tough, and I want to prepare as best as I can. #medical-school #premed
Med School
How do I make myself stand out amongst other med school applicants? #doctor #premed #medicine #medical-school
If undergraduate university does not matter, why am I being disregarded and overlooked in the job field and MBA admissions process?
I attend a fairly new, medium size, public state university. I have a 3.94 GPA and a list of involvement and service hours. I want to apply to MBA programs in about a year (after graduation,{grad. Fall 2018}), but I am wondering if the admissions officers will overlook my profile because I...
If I want to engineer Medical Devices, what should I minor in with my mechanical engineering degree?
I really want to engineer medical devices. I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering but I want to impress employers. What could I minor in to impress them.
#medical-device #college #college-recruiting #mechanical-engineering
What are some jobs for majoring in Finance?
What are some possible occupations with an undergraduate degree in Finance #college #business #finance #entrepreneurship #hospital-and-health-care #corporate-finance
What's the best way to approach student loan payments after graduation?
#finances #financial #loans #studentloans #postgrad
Where do I start with my career?
I love to build computers in my spare time. #technology #computer
What are the differences between Finance and Accounting majors?
What is the differentiating material and curriculum that makes the distinction?
A compare and contrast/ pros con list would be appreciated #business #finance #accounting #cpa #analytics
How will college affect your future?
While you are in college, you are following every recommendation, but have you considered your plans for after you graduate? What are you majoring in and what are your future plans?
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