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Should I talk about my failures when being interviewed for a job?
I read an article about how a recruiter who interviews students got an answer of "I expect failure" from one of the students. Then they went and wrote an article on how this answer was amazing. Should I do the same and state some failures like struggles in class or should I keep that to myself....
When asked the question, "Why do you want this job" what's the best way to respond?
When I apply, this is the most common question, however, I do not really know what they expect in an answer. #science #technology #mathematics #interviews #interview-questions #job-application
Did your college help you a lot to get your first job?
Hi, My name is Annemarie and I am in highschool. I heard that colleges have job offices that help students get jobs, but they do not guarantee jobs. Some of my older cousins said that they didn't think their college was very helpful for getting a job. Did you get your first job from your...
What's a day in the life of an aerospace engineer like?
Aeronautical or astronautical, it doesn't matter. I'm interested in pursuing a major in aerospace engineering, but I want to get a scope of what applying it to a career is like.
#engineering #aerospace-engineering
What is your best advice for interviews?
Tips, answers to difficult questions, etc.
what colleges have good drama/theater programs ?
I play soccer it's extremely hard to get a soccer scholarship anyways, I've maintained an A in theater all of my high school years and starred in many plays when I was younger and plan too do so currently in my junior year. #hollywood
What's a job I can do if I like to talk to people all the time?
I'm really good at talking to people, and I think I can make people like me when I talk to them. What jobs can I do that make me enough money where I can use my gifts? #communications #communication
How did you choose what company to work for?
People say that figuring out what job you should do or even which industry you should work in is the hard part, but what about once you have? How do you choose what companies to apply at? What did you look for in a company? I am now at the stage where I'm looking for internships at tech...
What is your career, and which soft skill has been the most important in your career journey?
This is part of our professionals series where we ask professionals what they think students should know
Do you enjoy working?
I know people say to do what you love, but it can be hard. How do you balance work and play?
Is it realistic to work in business fields with a Psychology degree?
I love studying psychology and find that it can help me move forward into becoming a clinical psychologist or academic counselor after undergrad. I find that a degree in psychology may be pretty versatile and would like to use it to explore careers in business as well. I plan on taking business...
What are some tips to have a good job interview?
I am a Senior in high school and I want to know how to perform well when I have to attend a job interview.
How do I network in college?
When it comes to engineering careers relating to it I hear that often times people need to network and build connections but how exactly do people do that and how early can I start?
As an entrepreneur, what are some key skills to build or have when creating a business?
#entrepreneur #business #personal-development
Was your major related to your profession now?
Looking for different paths that people took
is taking courses for computer science at a young age worth it?
#computer #science #computer-science #computer-hardware
What is a "life lesson" you wished to have learned if you had the choice to?
I'm looking for some advice from others, please share if you would like to and if you're looking for advice yourself please read some of the responses from the wonderful people whom have responded! Thanks to all!
#life #life-experience #advice
What kind of skills would someone need to be recognized by a famous company?
For example, what kind of skills would someone need to be recognized by google or facebook?
To get a job in finance, is it recommended to get a masters' degree?
#finance #accounting #business #master's
After I graduate high school should I go straight to collage?
I don't have collage money saved up so I was thinking of getting a job after collage to raise money.
What soft skills are generally important in careers?
When I mean soft skills, I mean skills like teamwork, communication, etc.
What questions do you recommend I ask in an interview?
I'm trying to prepare for an interview I have in a couple weeks for an internship at a tech company so i'm hoping to get some ideas of questions I should ask the interviewer. What are the best questions you've gotten from an interviewee? What are questions you've asked in an interview that went...
How can you build leadership experience when you don't hold official leadership roles?
I'm a rising college senior looking to maximize her last year of college - would appreciate any help / advice you might have!
#JULY20 #leadership
What's the best major for marketing?
What's the best undergrad major for someone who wants to be in a marketing managerial position eventually, whilst simultaneously having a plan B? Marketing, finance, or other? I've heard that marketing is not the major that it used to be, and most people advice me to align with the marketing...
How can I increase my connections in IT?
I'd like to increase my connections in IT to learn more about other people's experiences and have someone to go to in the future in case I need any advice or help.
As a business person, if you could give one piece of advice to your former self, what would it be?
I created a Business Club at my school, and I wanted to ask a few questions. #business
What should you major in if you want to be a T.V Show Host or an on air personality?
I am asking this question because I am really interested in going into a career within these fields and I want to prepare myself in college. Thank you for listening! Hope you have a great day. #college #communications #communication #television #broadcast-television #telecommunications
How should younger students go about exploring potential careers?
How can students in middle school or younger start learning about careers, especially if they don't have adults they can turn to?
This question comes from our professionals series
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