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Miles Oct 13, 2016 1852 views

What is the best skill one can posess in the business and working field today?

With midterms around the corner, I have become curious about what are important skills to have in today's work force. I know that time management is always looked for but I was curious about what else is looked for in a potential hire. #business #job-skills #personal-development

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Alexandra Oct 12, 2016 2085 views

For female professionals: Have you even encountered any obstacles obtaining leadership positions because of your gender, and if so, how did you handle those challenges?

I've always had slight concerns about being a woman pursuing a historically male-dominated field (in my case, psychology research/professorship), and I was curious what have been the experiences of women in leadership positions. Was it difficult getting where you are because of your gender? Are...

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Alexandra Oct 11, 2016 5669 views

What are some areas of telecommunications that will see the most growth in the coming decade or so?

I'm curious about what specific types of jobs are in demand now or will become more in demand within the next few years. This could even include positions that don't exist currently, but might in the future once technological innovations call for it. #communications #telecommunications...

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Alexandra Oct 07, 2016 6724 views

Is a double major in psychology and neuroscience worth it to get an edge on graduate school applications?

I am currently a freshman psychology major and I'm about to add a neuroscience double major because I think it might help me get into a better grad school. The problem is that I'm afraid that this double major might take time away that I could be using for internships/research, etc. It's...

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Alexandra Oct 06, 2016 2129 views

In your experience, are psychology internships *or* research experience more important for acceptance to graduate school?

I'm currently an underclassman, however I'd like to gain some quality experience for grad school. Considering that I'm looking to become a professor who conducts research, I thought that in my case pursuing research experience might be the better call. Is this the correct type of thinking, or...

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Alexandra Oct 05, 2016 1071 views

How do you ask a professional to do an informational interview with you?

I am currently a freshman in a professional development for psychology class, and we have an assignment to talk to someone in a position of our choice for an informational interview. I was considering talking to someone from the Kinsey institute since I might want to volunteer there in grad...

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Alexandra Oct 05, 2016 947 views

What are some key tips for connecting with faculty within your major so that you can eventually do research with someone?

I am currently a freshman in psychology and neuroscience, but I'd like to start getting to know my professors now so that I have a solid network when it comes time to get some research experience. What are some key ways to connect with faculty, and how do you approach the process of finding...

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Alexandra Oct 05, 2016 2031 views

When should psychology majors looking to pursue a Ph.D. program plan to enter said program?

I'm currently a freshman psychology major, but I want to start planning early for what I want to do upon graduating with my bachelors. I'd like to become a psychology professor and researcher. I've heard a number of different options for this...1.) You can attend a grad program straight out of...

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Miles Oct 05, 2016 1065 views

Does being a decent, good, or great writer play an important part in future careers?

Is becoming a good writer extremely necessary in the business world, especially in fields such as finance because I do not understand why we need to take multiple English classes in college. #business #finance

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Miles Sep 01, 2016 1104 views

Does the college or uiversity you attend really matter when being employed?

As my school starts next week, I was wondering if the school I actually attend makes a difference in the end. I have a few friends attending over schools with the same degree in mind, international business, but we have the same discussions constantly about if the school we choose really...

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Miles Aug 31, 2016 1252 views

What should I study with my major?

I'm a freshman in college and am not sure what to study alongside my current major of International Business. I am not certain if I want to go with a double major with finance or accounting and a minor in psychology or the opposite. I know I have time to decide what I need to study but I want...

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Zaire Aug 22, 2016 859 views

Are you allowed to change your major when your in college

I'm a little worried that when its time to pick a major that a will choose the wrong one.If I do can a switch to a different one. #college

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Zaire Aug 22, 2016 1399 views

Is there a limit to how many colleges i can apply to.

Not sure how many colleges in going to apply to but id like to know the maximum number (if there is one)before hand. #college

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Zaire Aug 19, 2016 756 views

when looking for a college or job opportunities,Is it better to be Good at a variety of things or better to be Great at one specific thing

I've wondered about this question for years but I never found my answer. #life

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Zaire Aug 17, 2016 823 views

Are graphic design and web design related

I want to persue a career in graphic design but I am currently taking a web design a class.im wondering if this it well help me in my future career path #career

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Aisling Aug 17, 2016 913 views

Life for a woman as a paeditrician?

I would like to be a doctor...and i think possibly specifically for kids. However I know that I also want to be a mother and a family outside of work. Ive heard that medicine is a life, not a job. Is this true? Am I setting myself up to not have a life? #doctor #pediatrics #mother

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Zaire Aug 16, 2016 876 views

How can i combine majors in college

I keep hearing about how you can combine majors you want in college but how do I go about doing that #college

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Philip Aug 15, 2016 2203 views

What made you decide that you wanted to choose entertainment as your career?

There are so many careers to choose from, and I know specifically for me I can do a whole lot more. And because I'm also choosing this path I would like to know why so many people choose this route aside from my reasoning. #entrepreneurship #career #entertainment #career-choice #career-path

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Philip Aug 15, 2016 1190 views

How long after entering the media/entertainment career do you start to see success?

I'm a very anxious person, and when it comes to entertainment I love to see the excitement and the demand people bring forth for continue. Not everything that is being marketed is going to be main streamed right away, so I just wanted to know how long would it usually take, on average?...

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Zaire Aug 12, 2016 1040 views

Around what time should should have start applying for college

I just started my 11th grade year and wondering when to start applying for college
#college

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Ishan Aug 08, 2016 1036 views

I wanted to have a degree in buissness, so should i go diretly to a undergraduate buissness or should i do enginnering first?

I'm a high school student thinking about my future. I would love to have this question help not just my future, but everyone else's who is in my career path . #engineering #mba #beginner

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Zaire Aug 04, 2016 977 views

What steps should I take to become a animator

My whole life I've always been interested in animation.But just recently I have made it my goal to actually be the one making it.But I have no idea where to start.

#animation

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Zaire Aug 03, 2016 909 views

Does the high school you go to affect your chances getting into the college you want.

I go to Roxborough High school and I don't know why but when I tell people sometimes they tell me its a bad school to go to when its really not.Im just wondering if colleges will do the same thing and look over my application because of it. #college

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Jonathan Aug 01, 2016 4906 views

What career would combine cars and computers?

I absolutely love cars and computers. I tinker around with both a lot, because it's what I'm most interested in. It's my dream job working with a computer in a car or something like that. #computer

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Apollonia Jul 31, 2016 990 views

What is a good weekly budget for a first year college student?

I currently have a job and would just like to know how much I would be looking at spending during the first year so I can try and save towards it in case I don't keep the job I currently have after a couple of months.

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Apollonia Jul 29, 2016 1092 views

What is the best way to stay organized during the first year of college?

Hello!
My name is Apollonia and I'm from Pennsylvania. I'm about to go into my first year of college and would like to know if it's a difficult task to stay organized while juggling all the responsibilities of living on your own for the first time. #college #college-admissions

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Dora Jul 27, 2016 1092 views

What are some of the best jobs you should do while your in college ?

Students these days are very stressed out about keeping up with classes, maintaining good grades and social life while working to pay off debts/ bills. #work-life-balance #goal

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Nyima Jul 25, 2016 3134 views

What's a good way to ask for a Medical Assisting externship?

I'm a Medical Assisting student at an institute in my area. I'll be going on externship in about 2-3 months and I don't know how to go about looking for an externship and a job to support myself through school at the same time. #medicine #management #students #hiring #organization #assistants...

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Kelsey Jul 01, 2016 727 views

Are you still able to have a family when you become and OB/GYN, or should I be a PA?

I'm only going into eighth grade, but my sister is going to be a PA (which is not the reason I'm going for that specialty), so I want to figure what I wanted to do with my life early. I always strive to be on top, but I feel being an OB/GYN will destroy my dreams of having a wonderful family....

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Eliezer Jun 11, 2016 1794 views

What is like working in the business world, what are some experience you learn from the company, and as an employer what advice would you give to a candidate working for a company in the business world.

As a business major, I realize the business world is very competitive and there are lot of qualified students that stand out. For me my desire is owning my firm is my goal but learning from a employer can prepare me for the future.

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John Jun 04, 2016 1138 views

What are the benefits of entering into an ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) or a similar program during college?

I have always wanted to serve my country in some fashion and a career in the military is one of the choices I currently have in mind. #college #military #financial-aid

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Eliezer May 30, 2016 1125 views

What are stragties to land your career job.

I'am college student at community college; Planning on transferring to a four year program to pursue a business degree. The reason why I ask this question is because many students graduate with a lot debt and finding a job in this economy is very difficult. I'am very worried about this issue...

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Jessica May 28, 2016 947 views

To become a diplomat what do you have to do besides the FSOT? I know there's some simulations and an oral part and the telephone test, but is there a physical portion of the test? How hard is the telephone test? What are the simulations/oral portions like

Sorry for all the questions, I'm just really passionate about this. I'll be entering college in the fall and I'm really interested in knowing what classes would help me meet all qualifications needed to become a diplomat. #international-relations #diplomacy #foreign-service

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Michael May 28, 2016 832 views

What design programs are most often used by engineers?

I am already proficient in the use of AutoCAD and SketchUp, and have some experience with SolidWorks. I was wondering if there were any other programs like them that I should try to learn how to use that would be helpful in the future. #engineer

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Michael May 28, 2016 776 views

As an engineer, how often do you have to find integrals and take derivatives when working on a project?

I am planning on becoming an electrical engineer. I am already pretty good at integrals and derivatives, but I wanted to know if they come up often or if it is more important to simply understand the relationships they show. #engineer

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Thomas May 26, 2016 900 views

What sort of jobs can you get with a Civil Environmental Engineering Degree?

This is my major and I would like to know from a professional what it's like to find a job that fits with their degree. #engineering #engineer #civil-engineering #environmental-science #environmental

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Thomas May 26, 2016 963 views

What kind of jobs should high school students look for?

When I was in high school, I was limited in my options of finding a job because I had no work experience yet every job wants someone with work experience. I would like to know what jobs kids in high school right now should look for. #college #career #jobs #work #group-work

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Aram May 26, 2016 1065 views

I want to pursue a degree in Culinary Arts. What is the average salary of a Culinary Arts Graduate for a first year entry level position?

I really would like to own my own restaurant one day, but I know I need experience. So I am more than willing to start off working for someone else and maybe even a well known high end restaurant. #engineering #management #music #chef #culinary #food #catering #financial-planning

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Brianna May 26, 2016 3733 views

What are some reasons that I should pursue a career in business?

I am 17 and am really excited to go into business. #business #finance #accounting

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Brianna May 26, 2016 784 views

What is it like to be a black person going into the predominantly white field of Mathematics and Business?

I am a high school senior planning to become a business manager and to one day work on Wall Street. What is your advice for me? #business #finance

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Samantha May 26, 2016 1003 views

How can I get noticed by a talent agency for musical theatre?

A ton of my friends are represented by Nani-Saperstein Talent Management and I just want to know the best way to go about getting any talent management attention. Should I be the pain until the squeaky wheel gets the oil or wait for recognition in a professional manner? #acting #musical-theatre...

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Samantha May 26, 2016 1002 views

Should I audition without an agent or should I get one first?

Many of my friends have been on professional Broadway auditions. Some have talent representation and some don't. Is it best to get an agent or manager or should I just go to an audition without one for the experience?

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Vanessa May 25, 2016 1000 views

Is a double major practical?

I'm very interested in double majoring: in aerospace engineering and agricultural engineering, in particular. I am currently enrolled in a two early college programs that will allow me to graduate from high school with two Associates degrees: Associates of Arts and Associates of Science in...

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Daniel May 25, 2016 845 views

Should I take college courses as a sophomore in school or wait for my senior year?

I have this ambitions of taking AP classes in my sophomore year for college. I do want to get an early college courses done in high school which will give me a broader knowledge for college. #educator #experience #professionals

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Jessica May 25, 2016 700 views

Does it really matter where i go to college?

I work full time and plan to pursue my degree totally online and just want to be sure I'm not wasting time and money for an education if employers aren't going doing to take my degree seriously. #employer-relations

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Jessica May 25, 2016 995 views

What area of business is best to major in these days?

I am going back to school and pursuing a degree in business administration. I've heard that it is better to specialize in an area such as office management or finance. #business #scholars

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Jessica May 24, 2016 1818 views

How difficult is the Foreign Service Officers Test to pass?

Since tenth grade I've wanted to be a diplomat. I know it's not exactly a "common" choice but it's not too easy to find information about becoming a diplomat and I'm very curious. #government #politics #international-relations #diplomacy

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Chelsea May 24, 2016 1406 views

How long into your first nursing job should you feel comfortable with making decisions?

Nursing school teaches us the information and how to apply it, but being outside the clinical setting and actually on your own working with all the responsibilities of the patients makes me nervous for my first job once I graduate. I am just wondering as to how long until you felt comfortable...

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Chelsea May 24, 2016 1013 views

How do you separate work life from home?

I am curious as to how nurses cope and deal with the hardships of being a nurse, such as losing a patient, decline in patient's health, or some type of situation that is upsetting. I want to know how nurses keep their work life separate from their personal life since I feel it is important to...

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Brian May 23, 2016 12369 views

Industrial Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering?

I have a passion for Mechanical Engineering but I'm worried about keeping that passion as I progress through my career. I have heard that Industrial has even better pay and more demand nowadays. Thoughts?

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