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What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a big corporation vs a smaller company or even startup?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I'm curious to learn what influenced your decision to work for a big corporation over a smaller one (or vice versa). We don't hear as much about how people go about finding/selecting the companies they want to work...
Can you help me understand the difference between certain jobs within marketing?
I really want to work in marketing, i'm just not sure what my specific options are within that field. What are the different roles within marketing at an airline and how should I figure out which one I would be best at? #marketing #aviation
College-advice?
What college classes should I take if I wanted to be a Veterinarian? Are there any requirements to be able to go to Vet school? How should I know what classes I need to take?
What are jobs that will hire 15 year olds?
I'm looking for a job. It's difficult to find #jobs that will hire a 15 year old. #job-search
What are some essential steps to starting a business?
#mba #business-management #entrepreneurship #startups #international-business
What are different types of engineering and what do they do?
I am a sophomore in high school and am very interested in some type of hands on engineering. Also I love using computers. #engineering
Why should I learn about machine learning?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. Because I'm interested in computer science, I always hear people telling me to learn machine learning. Why should I do that, rather than just learn to be a better programmer in general? #technology #programming...
How did you figure out what you wanted to do for your career?
I'm in junior year in highschool. Sometimes I have some ideas for what I want to be, but most of the time I really have no idea. I think I should have better ideas so I can go to college with some kind of plan. When did you know what you wanted to do for your career? #career-options
How do you get an internship in investment banking?
I'm interested in investment banking and I've heard that you need to have completed an internship in order to get a position after college. Is this true? If so, how do you get an internship like that? When should I start looking for an internship? #finance #internships #investment-banking
How should someone start off their graphic design career?
I am very interested in graphic design and would want to create graphics. #design #graphic-design #graphics #3d-graphics
Are you most likely to find a career through highschool internships?
I am a sophomore and my school does internships. People have told me that they lead to great careers sometimes. I want to know if this is true. Please help! #internships
What is the best major for me to pursue in college if I want to be an event planner?
I want to be an event producer, however there are very few schools who offer that major. Event planning is a major, however it most likely won't provide me with the best degree in order to be flexible in my job choice after college. Therefore, I was wondering what would be the next best thing...
What basic knowledge do you need in order to pursue a future in engineering?
I am a senior in high school and I took numerous AP classes in my junior and senior years. During my senior year, I took AP Calc BC, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science. Were these classes enough to get me started in being an engineer? Also, what should I take in college to further help me...
Is it ever appropriate to ask your interviewer why you were rejected for a job, so that you can improve next time?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I've always wondered if this was ok, because when I get rejected from places, I don't know how to improve next time. #human-resources #resume #interviews
I want to have a job using computers, but i don't know of any jobs out there that interest me.
I'm not good at coding and editing code definitely ain't happening, I wouldn't even know where to start. I do however love to make videos, even though what I know about editing videos is minimal at the moment I want to do more. I also love making powerpoints that look amazing. #computer #videos...
What software do market analysts use?
Hi everyone, I want to invest my winter break into learning a new skill. What softwares do market research analysts use? I know they would use some VBAs and will vary depending on the firm and market they are in, but what would you recommend me to learn over the next three weeks? What online...
I want to go in to the field of game development and programming?
I am interested in programming and already do practice it. I am on school's robotics team and use a programming called robot c which is based on C programming. what steps do i need to take to do go in this field. #computer #programming
What are good jobs to get you started and help you to build confidence?
I would like to soon apply for a job. I'm 17 years old and have not previously had any work, I'm also quite a quiet person so would like a job thats not overwhelming, but that still offers good experience and is of a relatively good pay for a few days a week (I need the time to relax, as well...
If I want to be a marine biologist, what activities should I do during high school?
I am not sure if I want to be a marine biologist but I might. I think it could be a fun job, and I could learn a lot about rare animals. If I want to be a marine biologist is there anything that I need to start doing now in high school to be prepared for college? #science #marine-biology...
What should I know as a student planning on entering the industry as a computer science major?
I'm currently a high school junior who is planning on majoring in computer science once I am in college. Is there anything I should know before entering the workforce? Is there anything you want upcoming students to know?
Which careers are good if I enjoy working with kids?
I have been volunteering, and I have found that I really like working with kids. What careers would allow me to be around kids and work with kids? I have already considered the teaching options, e.g., in a day-care, preschool, or elementary school, but I am looking for other ideas for careers...
How can I pick just one career when I'm interested in so many?
I'm interested in lots of careers ranging from a graphic designer to a nutritionist and athletic trainer. #experience #personal #conflict
Is there a "right" time to know which career path I'd like to take?
#career-path #July #July20
Can my Major be completely different than my minor?
I want to major in Business and my minor to be interior designing.
I want to be an event planner when I grow up, but also have experience in interior designing to be a stager if that does not follow through.
Help! #business #business-management #interior-design #event-planning #interior-decorator
What majors should I look into if I am interested in working with building and designing cars?
I am a junior and, ever since I was a little kid, I have always had an interest in cars. Not only in looking at them and observing the differences, but also customizing and building them so that they are my own. I wanted to know what majors would be best to look in. #design
How can I do remote volunteering work?
Currently I am a Junior in High School and I am interested in pursuing Medicine as my career. I am a avid soccer player and captain of the VEX robotics team in my high school.
#doctorate-degree #athletics #medicine #career #hospital-and-health-care #medicine
Minoring in a different language
I am an 11th grader interested in careers in public relations and communications. I have looked into many jobs involving these skills. I think I would enjoy working as a publicist, event planner, or fundraiser for both private and non profit companies. I am also interested in foreign policy and...
What types of careers offer traveling?
I just want to travel and wake up with a new beautiful view once or twice a week. #career #travel
What jobs am I qualified for and how do I land them?
I'm a senior at NYU studying Behavioral Economics and I'll be graduating early in January. Last summer, I struggled to land an internship even before COVID-19 hit, and I don't want to end up in the same boat again. I love startups, tech, entrepreneurship, and finance. #business #career
Can I pursue two careers at once?
Ever since I was little my life has been about two things Medicine and movies. They are my passions. Movies and medicine are all that I know. I want to learn how to become a surgeon. What do I do? Can I pursue two careers at once? I also want to direct movies. I can't decide between the two....
How should you start in the Graphic Design industry
I've found graphic design as something interesting and I wanted to know how to get started. #art #design #graphic-design
How should I balance my schedule for my first year of high school?
I’m going into my freshman year of highschool and am playing football while taking all honors classes. Any tips on how to not fall apart mid semester?
How do you evaluate success in your career?
I am a Highschool senior soon going to college and I as commit to a university I was wondering what you consider truly important when you look at your success.
Is it difficult to be a psychologist/ do you have to be really smart?
#psychology #smart #psychologist
what are the best steps to become a nurse practitioner
#nurse #nursing #nurse-practitioner #medicine #registered-nurses
What are some of the most lucrative careers in the Information Technologies field ?
I want to join this career and be successful and don't know where to start. #technology #information-technology
What jobs in technology enable you to work remotely?
Hi! My name is Anina, and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. It sounds so cool when I hear that people work from home or wherever they want, but still work full time jobs. How can I find a job like that? Are they hard to find and get? Do you like working alone? I am very...
What type of classes should I take in highschool to bring prepare me for medical school?
I’m a freshman and may be interested in medicine
#Spring24 - Journalism Question
If I am interested in pursuing journalism, should I begin my undergraduate by studying English? Or should I go directly into journalism/communications? #Spring24
Why do we have to go to school for so many years and we basically don't learn anything ?
My favorite subject is math and i have really good grades but i think without school we can still get a good job
How should i write a personal statement when i dont think theirs anything outgoing or interesting to write about myself
I havent gone through much struggles or any big at all to write about nothing interesting either that i can write about im very stuck on what to write about. #personalstatement #writing
Is being a therapist a steady job?
What happens if no one is having problems? Or not enough people at least? #psychology #therapy
Do I need a concentration or minor in college to be competitive for jobs?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. Now that many of my classmates are planning their futures at their chosen colleges, rumors are abounding about the usefulness of concentrations, minors, and even double majors. Do they really help boost your resume,...
I have a low GPA as a freshman, how would that affect my application to colleges?
I’ve newly joined a high school freshman year, straight after moving internationally. But while adjusting, I realized my GPA is terrible for what my aspirations are. It’s a 3.76 unweighted and I’m nervous it’ll affect my application to college in the long run. Any idea how I can help it?
What college should I apply to for music business major?
What colleges should I apply to if I want to major in music business/management? Berklee Boston and The Hartt are already on my mind but I'm still looking for more options.
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