Port Jefferson, New York
Besides a high GPA, what extracurricular or activities do the big 4 firms like to see?
As an accounting major, my target dream employer is of course the big 4 firms. I was told recently that grades are the first thing that they look at before even considering everything else, so I am shifting gear to focus on that. However, I am now wondering what sort of extracurricular or...
To be successful do you have to go college
#college #Automotive #Master #Mechanics #Sales #Agents #Financial #Services
#Occupation #college-major #finance
How do you know which career is right for you?
Should I just pick a career that can support me or make me happy?
How long did it take for you to reach your goals?
#Business #Intelligence #Analysts #Sales #Agents #Financial # #business # #marketing Services
When landing my first marketing job is it better to start agency side or client side and how hard is it to switch?
I am a masters student studying marketing and data science. #marketing #management #business #data #agency #client #adtech #socialmedia
To have a successfull business do you have to be rich?
#business #Sales #Agents #Financial # #finance #Services
What is the best way to improve your public speaking skills?
Public speaking is basically my biggest fear in the entire world. I pretty much try dodging every obstacle possible when it comes to this topic. This is a strong phobia of mine that just eats away at me. If I were to practice speaking when I know I have a presentation or something big coming up...
Do you need to get a philanthropic-focused MBA to get a CSR job?
I am very interested in pursuing CSR, non-profit work, social entrepreneurship, etc. as a career after college. My university offers a 5-year Bachelors + MBA program which would mean less time and money but they only offer focuses in the big business areas (EX: marketing, management, finance,...
What are the best electives to take for a nursing major?
Due to the fact that my schedule is very tight and I only get to take a few electives, I was wondering what electives are best for my major. Is there any that would help me to build relationships with my patients, help me further my nursing skills, or be good extra knowledge to have as a...
What do you do working as an intern in a CPA firm?
I got an internship at a CPA firm, but am very nervous to start something so professional. Thus, I was wondering as an assistant/intern what would some of the usual and main responsibilities be at the CPA firm? #accounting #internships #accountant #cpa #quickbooks #career-details
What is the best way to prepare for an interview?
Honestly, I have not been on many interviews within my lifetime. However, during my Principles of Professional Psych course at Kean University my class as a whole had to do a one on one brief interview with the professor in front of the entire class. The professor asked us a numerous amount of...
Business Internship
I am majoring in business at college but I was wondering how I could get an internship. What are the things I should do to find an internship and to prepare for the internship?
What courses are advised that would make my career as a sales management person successful?
Hi, I am a senior in high school and I am not sure of what I want to doin the future but I am looking into the sales management as a possibility. So, I was wondering if I chose this career what courses in college should I take. #management #communications #communication #organization #sales
What methods did you use/or use to memorize certain information?
This is for studying and for exams and questions.
Is college generally more laid back than high school?
I've heard that college is a lot less stressful and 'fast-paced' in comparison to high school. Is this true?
How do I establish self-discipline?
I tend to procrastinate a lot and be very lazy. I want to peruse medical school but have currently hit a wall. What do I do?
Is accounting a good career for someone who doesn't particularly like talking with alot of people?
I need to find a good career and I don't really like being around people all that much. I feel like if I brushed up on my math, I could do a good job in this field. #accounting #accountant
Does band and arts give you an advantage for college, even if music isn't your major or minor?
Next year, I'm in the 9th grade and I would like to major in either Pre-Med or Biology. I also take band and I'm in the marching band and planning to take it for the next 4 years. I'm wondering if that factor will give me an edge on my college application and if it will benefit me later. Thanks!
What picture is appropriate to set as your background on LinkedIn?
While updating my LinkedIn and looking at other people's profiles today, I want to know what background picture is appropriate and unique for my profile. I saw people putting a backdrop of their schools and cities. However, are those the only acceptable pictures? #career-counseling #linkedin...
How do you balance a hobby you love with a career that can support you?
I am about to be a junior at a High school in New York, and most people are expecting me to know what I want my future career path to be. However, for the longest time, I have been on the fence on what I should be doing because the career path I want isn't the most guaranteed to give me a...
Is It Okay to Graduate College Late?
Hi, initially I wanted to get my Associates degree from a Community College then transfer as fast as possible. Lately, I have been dealing with a lot of things and considering to take it easy and maybe get my Associates a semester or year later. Yet, I feel quite scared of letting myself go...
What should I be doing to prepare for college as a sophomore in high school?
I’m a sophomore and I want to get into UCLA, I want to know what path I should be on in order to achieve my goal
What steps can I take to ensure that I can be successful in my chosen career choices?
I am in 10th Grade. I am interested in taking classes in business, finance, creative writing, graphic design, and analytics. Steps that I can take to ensure my success in my chosen career choices are filling out a resume, perfecting my skills more outside of the workplace, and knowing how to...
whats it like to work for a full time job
i wonder what its like to work a full time job because i never have worked a job full time #job #time-management
what is best source to learn programming?
what is best source to learn programming?
Are there any advice or tips on how to properly network with professional accountants?
I am a second year accounting student that have attended many career fairs, networking events, and clubs to start building the all-important connections. However, I feel I have not made much progress each time I go to a different event. My questions are generic despite how hard I try to come up...
What are some disadvantages of working in the computer industry?
#computer #computer-engineering #computer-science #computer-software #computer-games
What are the benefits of working in the computer industry?
#computer #computer-engineering #technology #computer-science #engineering
How does one decide upon an interest?
When it comes to careers, I generally want to choose a career that interests me. However, I haven't been able to narrow my interests down to a point where I can choose a career path that interests me. Some of my interests include: Biology, Technology, Music, Programming, Psychology, Philosophy,...
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