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Is working at a FAANG company in Silicon Valley really worth it? Will the expenses incurred make the job seem much more unreasonable?
As a 10th grader, my dream is to eventually work at a FAANG company (maybe in silicon valley). Recently, however, I've been looking at articles and videos which claim that the expenses one incurs make living there very unreasonable. Some say that it is better to work at a company in a state...
What kind of person must you be in order to succeed as a doctor?
I am considering going to medical school in the future, and I want to know if I have the necessary skills/traits to be successful on the job as well as enjoy working in this profession. #doctor #medicine #medical-school
Should you go to university or college if you are not sure what to study. It is so expensive.
Some of my friends know exactly what they want to study, many others do not. It is such a big decision to make, and post-secondary education is very expensive. Is it worth it? If I drop out of a program, I don't know what I'll do next. #career-counseling #career-path #undecided
How can I learn to make a lot of money as a 16 year old that doesn't have a specific passion?
How do I skip all the bs (university, Amazon affiliates etc)and get straight into the nitty gritty of money making (as a 16 y/o) #money
How did you prepare for this career in terms of education and training? What traits of yours led to choosing this career path?
Looking for answers from more science based careers - i.e. Paramedicine, astronomy, botany, zoology, physicists.
How do I apply for a job when I have no work experience or have done any volunteer work?
I am a newcomer and find it hard to start.
I need to start building my resume. #resume #volunteer #first-job
Why Design?
Hi! I just want to ask all of you designers out there, "why did you choose design?". Why did you choose it as a career path? I have always loved design but when a person asks me why I chose it, I seem to have the answer but it's stuck at the back of my mind. I am hoping to have some insights so...
Does one need to be good at drawing to pursue a career in graphic design?
Even though I don't plan on pursuing a career in the graphic design field, this has always been a question of curiosity. I'm taking a communications technology course where we look at graphic design, and our teacher said that you don't need to know how to draw at all. Rather, you just need to...
What skills both educational and career related are essential for success in any field of expertise ?
#careers #career-path #career-development #buisness ##JULY20
What can I do with public relations?
I love #event-management and #project-management. I also love all the #public-relations activities.
How long Does it Take To Learn Web Development to Create a Website from Scratch?
Due to the march break and the covid-19 outbreak, I have a lot of time on my hands, of which I want to utilize cultivating a new skill. I am planning on investing most of my time learning web development. The reason why I asked this question is that I hope to gain a co-op position in a few...
How to get a part time job without references?
I am currently studying international business and want to find a job relating to this field. #management #customer-service
To What Extent Does the Prestige or Brand Name Affect an Aspiring engineer Looking For a Position At a Fortune 500 Company?
I've heard over and over again on how there are certain target schools such as Stanford, Waterloo, Harvard, Berkeley and others that are really beneficial in obtaining an internship quite efficiently. What I haven't heard many talks about is how this brand name would affect you when applying...
What is corporate banking like?
Would love to hear your experience as a corporate banker and pros/cons. Could you please share some advice for a student wanting to go into this field - how they can prepare etc. Thank you so much! #career #bank #finance
What technical skills and personality traits are best for Hospitality and Management?
Hi, I'm Bailey, from Ottawa, Canada, I'm in 12th grade. I have an assignment for my coop class asking what are a few technical skills and personality traits you should have for your preferred career, which for me is Hospitality and Management- Hotel and Restaurant to be specific. I can think of...
How to stand out as a newly highschool graduate?
I recently graduated from high school. I plan to find a relevant internship this summer before University gets really busy. However, I find it very hard to find a program that takes graduating high school students because the lack of experience. What should I do? #internship
Is there Anyway to Turn a Passion for Networking and IT into an Extracurricular for University Applications
In my sophomore year, I took a networking class, which got me really interested in IT. Although I'm going for software engineering, I would like to showcase my passion for IT one way or another in the form of a material achievement that can be used on my University applications. Any...
What social stigma does society need to get over?
Biology and psychology major #psychology #biology #science #writing
How can I start a career as an AWS Solutions Architect?
I'm a fresher, planning to start a career in cloud computing. I have completed my graduation in computer science , where i took a course in architecture of cloud computing. What are the career opportunities are freshers in cloud computing,. What are the career opportunities if i have a amazon...
What advice would you give to a first-year undergrad student in health sciences who wants to pursue medical school in the near future?
This advice could be in terms of school and also personal things that we should fulfill like volunteering and internships that would help me best with pursuing #healthcare #college #medical #doctor #medicine my career
What education is recommended for a career in Human Resources?
I am looking to pursue a career in HR and am currently completing by Bachelor's and am wondering if I should be considering graduate studies in Business, possibly an MBA? #business #business-management #business-development #business-analysis #business-intelligence #hr #hr-consulting...
I want to become a lawyer, what program should I study in university?
Interested in pursuing law as a career, but there are so many options to study under in university. Should I just choose whatever program is most "GPA-friendly" or risk a slightly lower GPA for a program I'm genuinely interested in? #law #undergraduate #career-details #personal-development
Should I do a Music/Psych double major?
Hi! I'm currently in grade 12 and have been wondering a grave amount of what to do. I have been always interested in both psychology and music, and was wondering if a double major in both would be worth it? I'm not exactly sure what career I would want to do or if I even want to pursue one of...
What type of online work is this?
I am a computer engineer currently pursuing advanced diploma in Computer Systems networking technology at Centennial College. I am finding it really hard to get a job related to my field. For even the smallest positions they ask for years of experience which I do not have and I do not know what...
How do I find an online co-op/work placement?
I am looking for a 12 week co-op program/work placement in technical writing for school. How would I go about finding an online opportunity at this time? #writing #technical-writing #job-hunt #internships
If I study business strategy, what sort of jobs would I be aiming to go into at the end of my studies?
Commerce is a broad program, and strategy seems to be one niche that appeals to me, but I don't know what careers can be led after studying in such a program. #undergraduate #strategy #commerce #career-path-planning #career-details
What are the job opportunities after completing my course of business management?
I'm a newcomer to Canada as a student looking for jobs and gaining practical knowledge regarding my fields and gaining experience. What's the best way to enhance my pace on it?
What are some techniques and methods i should follow to get into law school?
#law #law-school #law-practice #lawyer
How Should I Start Learning about Machine Learning at the Age of 15?
I don't want to be jumping all over the place, but this is just to keep in the side of my mind as I refine my web development skills and learn the general tools that a full-stack engineer utilizes. At 15, how do you recommend I begin to take interest in machine learning? I've always found it...
What are the types of opportunities you have that render hours to students?
I'm a Grade 11 student with great communication skills, listening skills and a positive attitude towards work. I'm a dog lover, I am interested in sports, health care and fashion. My hobbies are learning new skills, cooking and watching movies. I look forward to volunteering with a great...
Where to learn to sing for free ?
I want to get better at singing but I can’t join any particular classes as I don’t have time any particular YouTube channel or site to learn singing??
Do you think there are a lot of job opportunities for an accountant?
I want to become an accountant when I'm older so, I wanna see if there are even any career openings. #business #accounting #accountant
Are there any University Programs which combine both Finance and Computing? How Do they Work?
This is one question that has been lingering in the back of my mind for a very long time. I have developed a pretty solid foundation in finance and accounting, as well as developed a passion for stem and computing through hobbies and extracurriculars. I have found this one program at the...
What are the most important skills for a Mental Health Worker?
#July #JULY20 #JULY2020#mental-health-counseling #mental-health #personality #health #public-health
how should i get into coding? what is the best coding language for jobs?
Hello, I am in University and I am interested in pursuing an occupation involving coding. I am not sure where to begin my journey and how/when to apply for jobs. I am unsure which is the best coding language to learn for successful jobs with a stable income. #coding #technology #computer-science
How should I independently prepare for a future degree and career in computer science while still in high school?
I'm currently a junior in high school, doing IB. Most of my IB subjects are irrelevant to CS (English, French, chemistry, biology, philosophy, psychology) except for math. In math, I am learning algebra, functions, geometry and trigonometry, probability and statistics, and calculus. So aside...
Why did you choose to become a user experience designer?
#ux-design #user-experience #ui-design #product-designer #graphic-designer #GivingisCaring
Would Gaining Certification Level Knowledge for Networking be a Waste if One Wants to Pursue a Career in Software Engineering?
Recently, I've been learning some computer networking in my spare time regarding topics on the CCNA. Although IT is quite interesting and intriguing, I'm leaning towards software development, as I like building new things that can be of use to others. Should I learn the CCNA topics in my spare...
What are good skills to have (relating to technology) in order to be successful in today's workforce?
I would like to know what will be expected of me, considering that technology is a big part of everyone's lives and jobs. #computer #technology #job-skills
What do you do in Human Resources?
What are the responsibilities of someone working in HR and what can you expect your day to look like? #business #human-resources #hr #hr-consulting
Which major should I take if I am interested in the brain and biology but not sure if i want to go to med school?
Which majors can lead to multiple career choices without me having to do a phd and one that would allow me to make good money?
In what ways is technology utilized by doctors?
I'm considering becoming a doctor, and I would like to know the ways in which technology is important to people in this profession. #doctor #medicine #technology
Finding employment opportunities
Throughout my university journey so far I've been surrounded by friends who've been getting research positions and amazing internships. I really feel the pressure to be on the same level as many of them but I don't know really where to start. Do I build connections first and then reach out? Or...
How do you find your passion?
I am a Biology & Psychology major at the university of Toronto, I hope to further my studies and pursue nursing the future. #nursing #psychology #major #college
What do Data Analysts and Data Scientist do on a daily basis?
Data Analytics Student # dataanlytics #datascientists
How do you balance your work and home life?
I am looking at pursuing medecine but I am not sure it is the lifestyle I want, since I am hoping to have a family and ensure I have time at home to spend with them. #student #medecine #futuredoctor
If I'm planning to go to an ivy league school do I need to take science? I planning to double major in performing arts and law?
I'm Canadian and i'm required to take Grade 9 and 10 science. Do I also need to take physics, biology, or chemistry in grade 11 and 12.
#high-school #high-school-classes #Law #performing arts
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