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Emma May 31, 2018 2211 views

Are internships vital in later landing a good job?

I have lots of friends with internships unrelated to their majors, interests, and future career goals but they think it will look good on resumes later on. Do you recommend I get any internship I can get just for the sake of having a full resume?

#internships #resume

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Emma May 31, 2018 766 views

What is the importance of choosing a specific major when it comes to larger career fields?

I am personally interested in anything related to documentary, journalism, creative writing, and English, but don't know what job I want yet. What do you suggest I pick for my major in order to allow for the largest possible career options down the road? I know a lot of people end up doing...

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Patricia May 30, 2018 925 views

How to find volunteer work that promotes gaining skills for wildlife conservation and research career?

In the last year, I have volunteered anywhere I can: local forest preserves with prescribed burns, invasive plant control, promotion of native plants, and weed scouting and a wildlife center educating the public about conservation challenges, introducing guests to resident animals, and caring...

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Patricia May 30, 2018 816 views

What is the best way to stay in contact with previous mentors or intern/volunteer supervisors?

After my last internship, a colleague asked me to stay in touch. Thank you!

#stayintouch

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Mason May 21, 2018 1031 views

What are good programming or computer science projects to do over the summer

I have few years of experience working with object oriented languages but want to know what kind of projects would really help me get better at programming or what kind of projects make me more of an appealing applicant for a college or job.
#summer

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Mason May 21, 2018 1332 views

What is the best minor to have with Computer Science as a major

While my career choice would be to become a video game programmer, I'm open to suggestions that would benefit other programming fields as well. Also, I would be interested to know what kind of minors that companies have an eye for in programming jobs in general.
#majors-and-minors

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Marco May 09, 2018 720 views

Where are reliable places I can look for internships?

I just wanted to start looking for some before I started school and was just wondering which websites are the best.
#internships

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Marco May 08, 2018 951 views

What are some important skills to have as a film major?

What can I do to position myself as of right now before I go on to film school in order to set myself up to what to expect.
#film

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Caroline May 06, 2018 1062 views

Potential Scholarships

What are some scholarships I can apply to? #collegeisexpensive #wothit

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Caroline May 06, 2018 1360 views

Social Work

What is your best piece of advice for those going beginning their Master's in Social Work? #grad-school #graduate-school #masters #social-work

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Caroline May 06, 2018 967 views

What are the most important qualities employers look for in interviewees?

I have many interviews coming up for internships and potential jobs, and I want to know how to "wow" everyone I interview with. #employment-opportunities #bethebest

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Erykah Apr 26, 2018 2285 views

How can I have better professional conversations?

I'm a pretty good talker between friends and in casual settings but haven't really had a chance to flex my professional speaking skills. In terms of future internship employers and professors, what are some good, non invasive topics to carry easy conversation? #professional-development...

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Sarah Apr 25, 2018 1639 views

Do transfer studnets adjust to their new college well?

I will being going to my local community college and then hopefully to an four year school out-of-state but I am worried about how I will able to adjust. If anyone has had experience with transferring some advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! #college-transfer #transfer #twoyearcollege...

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Erykah Apr 25, 2018 1526 views

What college extracurriculars should I focus on?

I'm starting college in the fall and am wondering what type of extracurriculars I should do. I'm aware of the many types that my school offers but I want to know how my time would be best spent as a pre-med student. I will of course do what I find enjoyable but I also want to know of any...

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Jericho Apr 23, 2018 1518 views

What is the relative approximate for out of state tuition

So im thinking about going out of state for college yet pricing has always been a factor. Can anyone let me know a price range for popular colleges outside of illinois? #Tuition

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