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Karina Dec 18, 2025 980 views

What skills do employers value most when hiring for jobs or internships?

I’m a student exploring different career options and want to be better prepared for future jobs or internships. I’d like to know which skills employers look for most so I can start developing them now through school, activities, or part-time work.

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Yan Fang Dec 18, 2025 996 views

What's an important lesson you learn after beginning to work?

Lessons that aren't related to "I should've done better in school", something more deep.

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Ciel Dec 18, 2025 441 views

What should I know or be prepared for, when going into the gaming/computer science industry?

Bullet points would be preferred!

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Karina Dec 18, 2025 1509 views

How can I start building skills now that will help prepare me for the career I’m interested in?

I am a high school student who is starting to think about future careers. I’m still exploring different options and want to know what skills I should focus on building now, both in school and outside of school. I’m especially interested in improving my communication, life, and interview skills...

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CareerVillage Office Hours Dec 16, 2025 1737 views

What scholarship or learning opportunities are available for international accounting students pursuing a CPA without a U.S. visa?

I am currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy (CA) in Pakistan and hope to pursue the CPA in the future. At this time, I do not have a passport or US visa, so I am looking for scholarships or learning opportunities that are open to international students and do not require travel to the United...

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Vivi Dec 16, 2025 878 views

what are ways to show your passion for software engineering

what are some projects or even internships that I could do during high school to get my college application better?

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Bao Dec 16, 2025 719 views

Is there a certain job that has a computer as a job?

I would want to know how to work with the computer so I help my parents

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Rehan Dec 16, 2025 725 views

What university is best for English majors and where should I get my teaching credential from?

I'm a senior in high school wanting answers....

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Jason Dec 16, 2025 1852 views

Is working as a business hard?

A typical day in business usually includes checking emails, going to meetings, working on reports, solving problems, and helping the company run well. People often work with others and make decisions, then finish the day by planning for tomorrow.

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Jason Dec 16, 2025 458 views

What does a typical day look like for someone working as a business?

What does a typical day look like for someone working as a business

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ZHUONENG Dec 16, 2025 383 views

What is something you could do to make progress toward your career goals if you had just 30 minutes?

If I had just 30 minutes, I could research one career I’m interested in and learn what skills or education it requires. I could also watch a short video or read an article from CareerVillage to understand what people in that job do every day. This would help me be more clear about my career...

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Alyan Dec 16, 2025 501 views

What high school courses are recommended for stem related majors? ?

Tips for a high school junior

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Alyan Dec 16, 2025 399 views

What are some sest stem related majors ?

Tips for a high school junior.

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Alyan Dec 16, 2025 575 views

what is the difficulty of each top stem-related majors ?

tips for a high school junior

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Jesus Dec 16, 2025 2145 views

How do you find out what you want to major in at college?

I'm in a dilemma. I think I want to go into a STEM major, but I'm still undecided. I really love ECON and FINANCES. Science is something I really enjoy doing it seems pretty interesting to me.

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Jesus Dec 16, 2025 845 views

How can I submit the best possible recommendation letters to colleges like UC Berkeley?

I have just received an email from UC Berkeley asking me for some recommendation letters. I'm not quite sure who to ask for those. I asked my internship supervisor, and she'll write me one. For the second one, I had this tecaher i had a good relationship with, but she retired and just has a...

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Jesus Dec 16, 2025 741 views

Where can I find schoolarships ?

My parents don't have enough money for me to go to college. I'm planning to work while in college and I know it will be tough to do since I have to study, get enough sleep, go to classes, and WORK. I don't know what type or how to apply to any of them

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Laura Dec 10, 2025 1462 views

Advice on J-1 to F-1 Change of Status, Community College Choices, and My Education Plan?

Hi everyone! My name is Laura, and I’m currently in the United States on a J-1 visa through a cultural exchange program. My goal is to start studying in a community college and eventually pursue a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. I am planning to apply for a Change of Status from...

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Akenya Dec 10, 2025 317 views

How do I secure grants for my business?

How do I secure grants for my business?

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Mabel Dec 07, 2025 1056 views

What are some good colleges for someone looking to go into game development?

I am interested in game development and looking for specific colleges, ideally but not nessesarilly on the west coast, and ideally nowhere that regularrly goes above 85 degrees farenhight, even in the summer. a college located in a city would be best, as that is what i'm used to.

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Alyssa Dec 03, 2025 575 views

Do community colleges in San Jose have badminton teams??

I am Varsity in my badminton team and I'm in two badminton clubs.

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Alyssa Dec 03, 2025 1067 views

After Trump declared nursing as not a professional career, what will that affect? Will it only affect the materials provided to hospitals or will it also affect the amount of jobs?

I want to be a nurse to also help financially support my family

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Alyssa Dec 03, 2025 686 views

How much does a new grad nurse make?

Hello, I am a Senior in high school. I am heading to college. I am interested in becoming a nurse, so I can help individuals even when it's not acknowledged. I like to play badminton, hangout with friends, and eat good food.

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Adrian Dec 01, 2025 199 views

How can I find a part time HVAC job while attending a college trade school??

I am attending my first year in trade school for HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system). Visual learning is not my strongest suit, I learn a lot more efficient and better at understanding information hands on! I'd like to learn more hands-on part time while I am attending...

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Mabel Nov 29, 2025 438 views

What are/is the best option/s for programing languages?

Specifically, i am interested in programing to do with video games, though i am aware that this career path (game dev) might not be realistic, so i was hoping for a language that can be used for coding games, but also has other uses, if such a language exists.

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Ruthann Nov 27, 2025 487 views

How do I use AI in a purposeful way as I enter my field of study?

I know that AI can be used as a tool in studying. I want to use it in a way that is helpful but doesn't affect how I learn.

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Mabel Nov 25, 2025 448 views

What are some options for majors to do with coding or computer science?

And what are the pros and cons of each?

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Layla Nov 25, 2025 697 views

I want to create a club centered around mental health involving youth voices. But I want to expand beyond just a generic informational club and the clubs already established at my school. What type of club can I start?

Hello! Life after high school to me means being a neuropsychologist. I'm very passionate about mental health and the brain. Currently, I am on a youth committee centered around youth voices advocating for mental health, and it has sparked an inspiration to start a club at my school involving...

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Brian Nov 25, 2025 414 views

For professionals in radio-frequency engineering, what type of skills did you wish you had learn earlier in your career?

I am still new to College and choosing my career path. I've always been interested in learning about radio frequency, but I don't know where to start. What type of tools should I use in the near future that could help me advance in my learning? What clubs are recommended? I am an Electrical...

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Elizabeth Nov 24, 2025 954 views

For those of you who were a CPA at an accounting firm and later moved into industry, how did you decide when to transition, and how did you select your industry, i.e. tech, automotive, consumer goods, etc.? #Fall25

I am an accounting major trying to learn more about the potential career paths while still in school.

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