New York, USA
What do you believe has made you successful?
The question asks it all. As a regular person, what has made you succeed in your life? #success
what was something you were afraid to do but glad you did career wise?
just wanted to know what helped you a lot even if you were scared of doing it in the beginning #career #life
What Career to chose from??
Well, am interested in Fashion Modeling, a Piloting, and a Scientist and all of this are good career choices but my parents expect me to make them proud by choosing a great career choice that isn't modeling or traveling a lot and also earn a good money pay. But I love traveling places and need...
How do I get faster at test-taking?
It's often the case that I know all the material for a certain class, but do not have enough time for the test to showcase my knowledge. How do I get faster without sacrificing accuracy? #student #studying-tips #testing
What do you believe is your strongest asset in life?
What gives you the edge that can help you get jobs. Or that pushes people towards you #career #life #asset
What do you value the most ?
In general, in your employeers, in your friends .. #finance
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 the best strategy for tutoring peers?
Some of my classmates struggle with concepts I'm familiar with. I'd easily be able to help them, but don't want to seem too forward. What's the best way to offer assistance without coming off as condescending or otherwise? #teaching #student #university-teaching #tutoring #peer-tutoring
How did you pay off your college debt ?
After you graduated and had amassed a lot of debt, how did you pay it all off? What are some tips and tricks that you believe everyone should know? #college #money #debt
How do you approach a difficult customer ?
When you are dealing with someone who is visibly upset, what do you do to stop the situation from going to far? #work #customer
What is something you look forward to during work?
Let's look at the bright side of things! What do you like the most about what you do? #career #work
Do you have role models?
As you were growing up and starting to transform into who you are today, did you ever look up to anyone on being successful ? #business #rolemodels
How easy is it to pursue extracurriculars while double-majoring?
Considering a double major. Considering. As a person double-majoring, do you have time for anything else? #college-major #majors #college-majors #double-major #extracurriculars #choosing-a-major
What was your most memorable student like?
Simple curiosity. #teaching #professor #teacher-training
If a person does not have any prior work experience, what do you look at to determine if you would like them to work for your company?
Let's say this person hasn't volunteered, hasn't worked, hasn't had an internship.. They are newly graduated college students with an under-grad degree. What makes you hire these people?(If you would hire them) #career #work #hire
What is a skill that many people need to improve on?
Employeers, bosses, hiring officals, etc. When you don't hire someone what is a common weakness that a person has that makes you not want them in your company. What is something that a lot of people have in common that they should work on ? #skills #employer #common
As an aspiring entrepreneur, how important is learning to code and what are some of the best websites, programs, or online schools for learning the skill?
I am interested in entrepreneurship but time and time again I put an idea aside because I dont know how to code, and have not yet fleshed out my idea enough to begin a seed round for funding for a coder. #computer-software #programming #coding #program-development
As I begin to explore possible subjects in higher education, what major would best teach me the skills most useful in landing and excelling at a consulting job at a respected firm?
I am currently taking a business management course at Oxford and we have been talking about consulting. We have practised consulting with case studies, but not really discussed what it takes to become one professionally. #business #business-development #consulting #management-consulting...
Is looks a factor in getting hired?
I know many people say that we have to be unbiased when hiring other people. But, realistically speaking. What are the greater chances that a person is attractive with less qualification vs. a person who isn't as good looking get the job? #career #hiring
How realistic should I be when accomplishing career goals
I would imagine that after college being thrown in a crazy hectic world it can be hard to adjust what you want to do with what you are able to do. With a lot of competition and people having better qualification than you. How hopeful? Should you be in maintaining a career goal ? #career #life #goal
How to stay awake?
Junior year is fast approaching, and I've been having trouble with sleep. Not getting to sleep, no, but waking up. During the school year in particular, if I am tired I will drop dead asleep. No exceptions. This often leaves work unfinished and/or causes lateness the following morning. How do I...
Is it considered unprofessional to send an email late at night?
This is namely geared towards professors/researchers. Not sure why it would be, but I've heard conflicting rumors.
How beneficial will AP Physics C be for freshmen year college physics?
I do not plan on attempting to place out of Physics 100 in college (every person I've encountered on visits has dissuaded me for some very good reasons). Though I am curious as to how helpful AP physics will be/how much of the same material will be covered. Can't seem to tell from course...
Are there fields of work where art skills are incorporated, but you are not required to work as a professional artist?
Ever since I was a child I have been passionate about being an artist. I have went to art classes for many years and am have grown very skilled in painting, and drawing. My works have been displayed in galleries, and have received praises from the general public and professional artists. Moving...
When writing a resume, how do you write about your weaknesses in such a way that will make you more likely to be hired?
Being a tenth grader in high school, I am required to work community service hours. In order to do this I must get a job as a volunteer or intern somewhere. In order to apply for certain positions a resume is required to be submitted. I would like to know how to write one to the best of my...
Do you think cleanliness is associated with your business success?
super random question. It just seems like bosses try really hard to be clean in their workspaces and environments
What is a great way to stand out above all other applicants?
During jobs, school searches, I guess class could count to. What is the best way in making a great first impression to the people that you meet? #school #job #social
How "easy" is a minimum wage job ?
Many people put emphasis in how easy a minimum wage job in industries like; fast food, or retail is easy. How "easy" is it compared to "real-world" jobs, and what are the differences and similarities between the jobs? #career #jobs #minimum
Would employers rather see internships/jobs or volunteer work?
Just wondering what is weight more as a prospective employer looks at your resume #career #resume #employer
Is it worth it to become a college professor?
Considering that this is a likely profession for what I am interested in, what is your experience being a professor? Has living on/near campus and teaching kids been worth it? I'm particularly interested in research. #professor #research
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