Pennsylvania, USA
How hard is it to get a career in marketing that isn't sales?
I'm considering a career in marketing because I'm fascinated by the relationship between consumers and the market. However, I'm not keen on working a commission based sales job, which is what a lot of people tell me what a marketing degree leads to.
#marketing
Part-time jobs besides food service or retail?
I'm a college sophomore, psychology major, looking to have a more productive summer than last year (I volunteered once a week with the public library.) An internship or summer research program is my preference, but if not, I may need to resort to part-time work. I enjoyed my time at the library...
Do I need my PE for the manufacturing industry?
As a junior mechanical engineering student interested in the manufacturing industry, do I need my PE for this industry? I plan on taking my FE exam during my senior year and I'm just curious. Thank you! #mechanical #electro-mechanical #mechanical-or-industrial-engineering...
When should I apply for a job when graduation is close?
As a mechanical engineering student, or just a student in general, whose going to graduate a year from now, I'd like to know, when is the best time to apply for jobs? Before graduation? #college-job ##college #college-jobs #after-college #after-college #after-graduation #after #careers #career...
How can I become a manufacturing engineer with a mechanical engineering degree?
Hi, I'm currently a junior level mechanical engineering student with an interest in manufacturing because I've been reading a few magazines about it (Automation World, Pro Food World, etc if anyone's familiar) but I'm still trying to figure out the skills and education that I need for the...
Does anyone have any suggestions on a reasonably-priced, high quality university or college that specializes in film/television production.
Some of the schools we've looked at are so incredibly expensive. There has to be some schools out there that are great but that will not put me in debt forever. #filmschool
How do I know if my degree of choice is too difficult?
I am interested in studying meteorology in college. This is my senior year of high school and I am taking physics and calculus to prepare for the meteorology degree. However, I feel like I am struggling in calculus. I'm passing, but I realize that harder courses are coming, and they may...
How should I choose the right job for me in the field of Meteorology?
I am interested in pursuing a meteorology degree in college. However, there is a wide range of jobs and applications in this field, and I don't know how to narrow my choices down. What jobs are there, how do they differ, and how do I know which one is for me? #meteorology #meteorologist...
How will I make the decision of what major to choose if I have multiple fields I’m interested in?
I have multiple fields of work that I’m interested in, and don’t know how I’m going to choose one or the other! Are there ways to determine which is the best career path for me? #careers #collegemajors #major
How can I have a fun, busy social life while still maintaining good grades?
I plan on going to college, and I want to get good grades, and graduate. However, I also want to have a social life and I want to be able to go out and have fun! How can I balance those two things? #sociallife #college #work-life-balance #grades
Can I become a paralegal with a criminal justice degree? Is a paralegal a stressful job? Can I work independently or is it best to land a position with an attorney?
Becoming a paralegal is something that I have thought deeply about and considered on more than one occasion. As I near the end of my schooling, I am wondering if this position is a as stressful as being a legal secretary (a position I previously held and despised! ) and if I will need to obtain...
What is the best path to becoming an adult probation officer? To elaborate, what entry level positions can I apply for in order to get the experience needed? Is a Criminal Justice degree - Criminology good enough?
I am a few classes away from receiving my Criminal Justice degree and am interested in becoming a probation officer. I believe that most people can be rehabilitated and this is a field that will allow me to help others , while also opening up even bigger opportunities. #criminaljustice #probation
as a civil engineer, what is considered an efficient work path for the engineer?
I am pursuing the area of civil engineering and I am simply worried for my future since I do not have everything structured yet. I have a few plans for my future, but I want to be as efficient as possible in my workplace. Therefore, how can I make myself an efficient civil engineer?...
How will automation impact the engineering field?
I am exploring in the area of engineering and I am very afraid that automation will result in the unemployment of many laborers in the near future. Therefore, I am asking for an educated guess on the extent that automation will impact not only the working class, but specifically our beloved...
Is it better to have more student loans from an amazing quality college or less student loans from an average college?
I am just wondering which would be smarter? Do I invest my money in a good college or do I try to stay away from debt? ##studentloans
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