Pennsylvania, USA
How do i figure out what to wear to an internship interview?
I am a junior college student majoring in Geography. I am looking to obtain an internship in the field of transportation. I have recently got two internship interviews and am curious what I should wear to them. #college #internships #interviews #professional-development #geography
Did you choose your career path for money or because it was your passion?
As much as we all want to follow our dreams, I often wonder if I am making the right decision pursuing a career that doesn't have high salaries. #college #career #career-choice #salary #financial-planning #personal-development
What are some universally beneficial hard and soft skills to put on your resume?
What hard skills and soft skills should everyone have on their resume or c.v.? #college #career #jobs #internships #higher-education #resume #interviews #job-skills #job-application
Is it appropriate to negotiate a salary or stipend with your potential employer for an internship?
A lot of internships are unpaid, but if you need a salary or stipend of some sort, can you ask your potential employer? #college #internships #interviewing-skills #salary-negotiation #stipend #financial-planning #personal-development #job-application
How do I get a student loan?
What are the steps I need to take to get a student loan for tuition? #college #student-loans #loans #tuition
Will attending an ivy league school guarantee better job opportunities?
Does going to an Ivy League make you more likely to receive more job opportunities? #college #career #graduate-school #college-admissions #job-search #college-bound #undergraduate #ivy-league
Do all graduate colleges/medical schools accept AP credits?
Some of my course requirements were fulfilled using AP credits, like biology and physics. However, will these AP classes still be considered as fulfilling the requirements when I apply to medical or graduate schools? Or do they not count these classes?
What information should I include in a cover letter?
When applying to a job that requires a resume and a cover-letter, what information should I include in the cover letter so that I don't 'repeat' what's on my resume? #college #career #internships #interviews #volunteering #cover-letters #job-application
How to manage LOADS of reading assignments?
I taking 19 credits of classes this term, all of which have an astronomical amount of reading homework. Every time I go through my assignments, I've realized that I may not be reading effectively. I tried skimming and underlining, but by upon finishing the text, I realize I didn't quite grasp...
Choosing a post-baccalaureate program vs. masters degree vs. non-matriculation to improve my grades before applying to vet school?
I am in a position where the degree I am receiving (BS, MS) does not directly apply to veterinary medicine. I have taken some pre-requisite classes ("pre-vet reqs"), but in some I have received less than stellar grades. I am also completely missing some pre-requisites like upper level biology...
What is the best way to approach a veterinarian regarding job-shadowing?
Most veterinarian practices that I have run into or researched do not have a student program which allows for internships or volunteering--they are simply medical practices. However, shadowing a vet can give great insight into deciding if the vet-path is a good career path for a student and...
Job Application.
For one's cover letter, how do you really structure it so you can stand out? #recruiting #entrepreneur #professors
Do job recruiters actually contact all the references I give them?
I have had many small jobs over the summer, including lifeguarding and camp counselor. Many of my bosses in those jobs probably would not have much to say about me and I think that some of my professors at school or my swim coach would be better references. But they are not my boss and I have...
Am I supposed to change my resume depending on the job I am applying to or is it better to be consistent in my applications?
I am currently working really hard on my resume! I have taken it to workshops on my college campus and formatted it into many drafts. I am wondering if I should be changing it, what it says, or the way it is formatted slightly for each job based off of the context of the job I am applying to....
Whats better- getting more sleep before your test or staying up all night studying?
I am a student athlete and often crunched for time when it comes to studying! I am usually very tired and opt for sleeping before the test but I always wonder if I should use those six hours of sleep to study more. #college #school #time-management #work-life-balance #planning #studying #time...
Whats the best way to find internships that help with post-college future jobs?
I am currently a junior in college and its time to get a REAL internship this summer, if you know what I mean. I was abroad this past fall semester and now its time to figure out how to get a job for the summer that will put my studies into action. #career-counseling #internships...
How should you end a professional email?
I have heard of multiple answers for this question, but not many seem to sync up. Is it more proper to end with something as small as "sincerely," or is it better to just say nothing at all? Also, should you add something other than your name at the end of your emails? #professional #email
Double major dilemma
As of right now, I am currently an English major finishing up my first semester in college. I really love my major(it was changed from marine science) and I'm so excited to continue on with it and see where it takes me. That being said, I am a little worried about being able to pay off my...
What majors do you recommend in order to be an ethnomusicologist?
I am currently enrolled in a World Musics class at my university, and I find the field of ethnomusicology fascinating. However, I'm curious what majors lead to this. There's music, obviously, but this doesn't prepare one for understanding other cultures. It seems that sociology would be equally...
When would be the ideal time to obtain an MBA?
I am a sophomore accounting major who has the potential to get an MBA right after I graduate as an undergrad, or I could wait a few years and go for it after I have gained some experience in the workplace. Which one would you say is more beneficial? #business #finance #accounting...
What types of questions should I expect in an interview?
I am a sophomore accounting major wondering how I should prepare for an interview. What types of questions do interviewers normally ask? Also, should I prepare questions to ask them about the business? #college #business #internships #interviews #job-application
How do you recommend to build your resume?
I am a sophomore accounting major and want to build my resume and LinkedIn profile. Do you have any tips or things to include in a resume? Additionally, do you have any ways to go about getting some of these positions? #business #accounting #internships #resume-writing #evaluating-resumes...
how much money does a high paid lawyer make a year
because i have a lawyer and looks of it he seems rich #college-major
HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU BECOME A STOCK BROKER?
My name is Rozelle it ben my dream to become a stock broker or a lawyer. I want to become a stock broker, because i love new way of learning how make my money double, or help people show them its a better way to flip there money. #law #math
What is the best way to look for scholarships?
I'm a junior in high school, so college is right around the corner for me. I want my parents to be able to save money, by being able to apply for as many scholarships as possible, but whenever I begin my search, I find myself lost, unable to navigate through the many different scholarships offered.
when taking nursing classes how many years of college do it take
i want to in the future be a nurse and taking college courses. #nursing
When pursuing a career in Civil Engineering is better to specialize in one specific topic, or to have a broader overview?
I know that civil engineering is just a basic overview of most types of engineering, but i don't know if getting a degree in just generic civil engineering is better than a degree in a specific area of civil engineering. #civil-engineering
How often does a Structural Engineer get to work on a construction site?
I would like to know this question because i hope to pursue a career in structural engineering, but i don't just want to be stuck in an office all day. I would like to get some hands on experience with the projects i am working on. #construction #structural-engineering
What GPA is required for most Architectural Majors
Im sitting at about a 3.2 GPA and not to sure how much higher i need to try and get my GPA for my Major #architecture #college-major #architecture-and-planning
Whats the best schools for Architecture
Im 17 years old and looking for a good school witha major in architecture and i know of some but the price to go is super crazy i live with a income of about 18,000$ so its a bit challenging looking for schools not breaking the bank #art #architectural-drafting
Do all majors have internship and study abroad opportunities?
I was wondering for a specific major would an internship opportunity be available at ease or would I have to go looking. Also does each major have a study abroad opportunity? #college #college-major #college-admissions #college-bound #college-recruiting
Is it better to attend a 2-year university than a 4-year university if you're unsure about college?
I haven't decided yet, what type of school I would like to attend and I haven't established how I would pay for the college. So I was wondering if attending a two year university first is better. #college-admissions #college-bound #college-selection
Which do you find better when it comes to the pharmacy world, working in a research lab or a pharmacy in a drug store/hospital?
I have been accepted into a pre-pharmacy program and I am hoping to finish school with a Pharm-D. I feel that a research lab will be better for me because I want to help in finding things like the cure to cancer or the cure to Alzheimer's and I believe that the cure is in medicine. I want to...
Does STEM extend to Logistics/Supply chain management?
I am interested in the the design and management of work-flow. #management #logistics #supply-chain
Would STEM extend to teaching these disciplines?
I enjoy math and education. One of the things that interest me is teaching Math. #teacher #math #higher-education
What companies might be interested in hiring mathematics majors?
I'm interested in pursuing a mathematics major. #mathematics
What employment opportunities exist for mathematics majors?
I'm interested in pursuing a major in mathematics. #mathematics
Engineering
Is it strategically more advantageous to specialize in an engineering field in undergraduate, or should specialization be pursued when studying for a master degree? #engineering
Empolyment Marketability
What is more important in the job market; college brand or internship? #engineering
There are many different branches of PT jobs and i would like to go into orthopedics, is that the best route to go?
I just want to know that I will be successful in my job, and I really like the anatomy of the bones and muscles, so I think orthopedics is the right path for me to go. #science #graduate-school #physical-therapy #orthopedics
Do I need calculus to become a doctor of physical therapy
I'm not the greatest in math but I really love physical therapy and that is my dream job. I just don't want a subject to ruin my whole entire college career
As a mechanical engineer, what are the three most exciting projects you have been assigned?
I am interested in pursuing a career as a mechanical engineer. It is always interesting to me know the most inspirational parts of someone's career. #mechanical-engineering
Where is the ideal location to choose to be a forensic technician?
Would there be any real content in a smaller town, or should I look for a position on a homicide team in a larger city? #forensic #forensics
What are the main aspects of being a forensic technician?
There are many aspects of being a forensic tech, such as blood spatter, DNA, fingerprinting, etc. Is there one that should be focused on most? #forensic #forensics
Is there a lot of money in engineering
I wanted to know because I want to be finically stable #engineering
Is. there a lot of jobs in this field
I wanted to know so I can be able to get a job fast #engineering
Do Computer Engineers actually use Mathematics in everyday life?
I'm a high school student, and love math, but does the career I'm trying to pursue in actually even use it? #computer-science #computer-software #engineer #computer-engineering #computer-hardware
As a computer Engineer, which would you insist to pursue a life-time career in? Hardware or Software?
High School student, deciding if I should do hardware or software in computer engineering. #computer-software #computer #computer-engineering #computer-programming #computer-hardware
If I don't know as much as my high school peers about tech, will I be behind in college?
The high school I currently attend doesn't have tech classes that delve into the topics of cyber security (or what cyber even is, for that matter), computer programming, or the basic fundamentals of how computers are built. Over the summer, I was chosen as a participant for the GenCyber Program...
Does getting a business degree benefit me?
If I want to work with a company, would getting a business degree put me ahead or would it not be helpful at all? #business #engineering #science
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