San Jose, California
What can I do to help make my photography business bigger?
I am a photographer in the Bay Area. I have done many photography sessions with friends and they have recommended me to people they know. How do I get my name out there more? What can I do to get more exposure? #business #photography #digital-photography
What are some traits I should have to be a really successful customer service person?
I'm considering working in customer service as an entry level job out of school, but I'm not sure I have what it takes to be good at it. What skills or traits do you need to do well in a customer facing role at an airline? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of...
What kind of code would I need to learn to be a software developer in the aviation industry?
I'm just now starting to learn how to code, so I'm wondering what language I would need to learn in order to get a job as an engineer at a company like Cathay Pacific. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation...
What jobs exactly are included in the "flight operations" teams at an airline?
I've heard about jobs in flight operations, but I don't know what exactly this means. What are some of these jobs? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #flight-attendant #cabin-crew #flight-crew
Who creates flight schedules? How hard is a job like that?
I'd really like to know what job is responsibile for things like creating flight schedules. What else does that person do and how do you recommend I go about getting a job like that? #aviation #airline-industry #aviation-industry #flight-paths #flight-schedules
Is the compensation of an entry level pilot much lower than that of a more experienced one?
I want to be a pilot, i'm just trying to figure out roughly how long it will take me to earn a good living. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry #pilot #aviation-industry
Is data analytics a big piece of the airline/aviation industry? What kinds of jobs are options for me?
My mom keeps telling me that I should get a job in analytics but I'm not even sure I know what that means in terms of the actual jobs I would get. Can you help me understand what exactly that is and what I would be doing in that kind of a role at Cathay Pacific? This question was posted by a...
What exactly does a test pilot do? How would I go about becomming one?
I would love to hear more about being a test pilot. What exactly do you do? What steps did you take to become one? Why did you decide to be a test pilot and not a commercial airline pilot? I'm asking because I really want to fly planes for a living but i'm scared to have so many lives in my...
What careers can I pursue with a degree in Math and Computational Sciences? (MCS) I'm interested in working in data analysis/optimization and wanted to know if an MCS degree was the way to go/as well as if anyone has any advice/info about being an analyst
Interested in working as a data analyst #computer #math #risk-analysis
I'm a Graphic Design major, and wondering what jobs I can get with this degree?
What other jobs can I get if I major in Graphic Design? What careers are there for it? #college #art #major #design #graphic
what is the difference between majoring in business and majoring in marketing?
I want to either major in business or marketing, I thought they were the same but I dont know. #college #business #marketing
An accounting question.
What is the difference between majoring in accounting and finance? Which one is more easy (Both of them sound hard but one of them has to be easy.)? I want to know which position is not hard to take if you are thinking of becoming a business major (work somewhere in the business field.)...
What is the best way to become a pharmacy technician? (courses and programs to take, etc.)
I want to know if there are ant specific programs or courses to take if your trying to become a pharmacy technician. how many years of education do you need. #pharmacy #pharmacist #technician #pharmacy-technician
Are architects apart of the construction or planing how the building will look?
I am a junior in high school and I am interested in architecture. I am curious about what architects are responsible for when it comes to constructing and designing buildings. #architecture
What type of education do you need to become a physical therapist?
I'm asking this question because I wanna be a physical therapist after college and i'm really curious on what do I need to major in and how long it's going to take and just everything I need to know on becoming a physical therapist.
I am interested in politics, but i am not sure which job to pursue, what specific government jobs would you suggest?
Politics is my biggest interest, and in my future, I would love to hold a government job, but I dont know what specific job to look for. #government #political-science #politics
how do you become a nurse through community college?
I want to be a nurse but i dont want to go to a big college and be in school for decades. #nurse #nursing-education
What is all the schooling to become a trauma surgeon or nurse?
I am a junior in high school and I am really interested in medicine but, I am not quite sure how much schooling there is?
What careers do you suggest?
Hi I am a junior, I am interested in shoes, what careers would you suggest that go along my interest? #fashion #retail #apparel
What steps do I take to work as a Broadcaster at ESPN?
I love sports, and I play basketball. I want to be one to talk to players before the game, and after the game.I want to work on shows like Inside stuff on NBA TV, and Open Court. I love all the conferences they have with players like Lebron James, and Stephen Curry after the game. I am very...
What steps do you need in order to become a surgical nurse?
Some basic steps to acheive this career #nursing #surgical-assisting
What classes should I take to become an astronomer?
This question was asked by a high school student in Utah whose favorite memory of her childhood is stargazing with her cousins while spending summers camping at Natural Bridges State Park. She hopes to one day stargaze for a living. #astronomy #planetary-science #outer-space #star-gazing
What classes should I take in high school to become a marine biologist and eventually work for a nonprofit organization like Project Aware?
This question was asked by a student in Santa Cruz, California who wants to begin taking classes in high school to prepare for a marine biology degree and eventually a career in the marine sciences industry. Her goal is to play a role in the ocean conservation efforts of the Monterey Bay....
What is The Common Application and what are some advantages and disadvantages of using it to apply to college?
This question was asked by Derek from Oklahoma. He's a sophomore in high school who wants to go to college, so he's beginning his research to better understand his options and how to apply. #university #higher-education #admissions-counseling
What is the difference between the early action and the early decision college application deadlines?
This question was asked by a junior from San Jose, Ca who plans on applying to Stanford next fall. She hopes to study biomedical engineering and eventual find herself in the medical device industry.thank you so much njuhuh #college-admissions #college-applications #college-advice #early-action...
How long before the college application deadlines should I ask my teachers for a letter of recommendation?
This question was asked by a high school junior who knows college application deadlines are approaching for the seniors of her school. She wants to get a jump on her letters of recommendation, and she wants to know how soon is too soon for the request. She's interested in pursuing an english...
i have three interests what is best payed,best education needed, and the career that needes most work
my name is Bryan and i like robotics football and engineering it is hard to pick witch one i what to do because they are all great thing to do but what to see witch would be better paying needs most work and needs the best education #technology #football #robotics
what schools do you recommend for engineering
i am in 6th grade and i have been interested in engineering since 5th grade because i love technology,construction together they can be good for engineering #college #engineering
What are some time management strategies to increase productivity?
This question was asked by Sofia from Baltimore. She's a senior in high school, and she's hoping to learn strategies to prepare for the rigorous course load of college next fall. #time-management #scheduling #multi-tasking #task-management
What advice/tips would you give a high school student who is not a very good test taker? What kinds of things helped you take tests well? What sort of study tips worked best for you? Did you have any sort of pre-test rituals that worked?
This question was asked by a high school senior in Los Angeles, Ca who just received her ACT test scores. She's disappointed with how she performed but plans on retaking the exam. She's applying to several University of California schools this semester. #college #university #test-management...
What is the distribution of men and women in the law industry?
This question was asked by Kristin in Cambridge who one day hopes to attend Harvard Law School. Her dream is to move to the Silicon Valley and work in venture capital law. #law #business-law #business-lawyer #corporate-law #venture-capital #women-in-law
Is it common to switch majors in college several times? How many times did you change yours?
This question was asked by a young lady in Southern California who is undecided on her major. She is currently applying to college, but she fears not graduating on time as a product of entering college without a predetermined course of study. #college-major #college-admissions #major #majors...
Where can I find a list of scholarships and grants along with a description of their application processes?
College application season is here, and seniors all over the country are looking for scholarships and grants to help reduce the cost of attendance. This young lady from Houston is hoping to win some scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. #college #scholarships #college-applications #debt...
What can I do in my spare time to help me stand out from my peers in the college admissions process?
This questions was asked by a young lady who hopes to be attending college in the fall of 2017. How can we prepare her for the college application process? #sports #college-admissions #college-bound #volunteering #college-advice #extracurriculars #volunteer
What is the difference between anatomical and clinical pathology?
This question was asked by a high school junior from Los Angeles, Ca who is pursuing a career in the medical field.
What is the average salary for a software engineer?
I would like to know the average income for a software engineer in San Francisco California? #engineering #software-engineer
What does a content marketer do on a daily basis?
This question was asked by a writer/photographer in New York City who aspire to use their writing and photography skills to earn a position as a digital content marketer in New York.
What are some volunteer things that I can do to have fun this Halloween while improving my resume?
This question comes from a student who wants to make the most out of their Halloween by giving back to their community through some form of volunteerism. They're thinking about improving their resume and strengthening their college applications by adding more extracurricular activities to their...
As a senior in high school, what can I do, now, to begin preparing for the MCAT?
This question comes from a student with an interest in pursuing a career in the medical field as a general surgeon.
What kinds of career opportunities come to those with a background in animation?
This question comes from a young man who has a love for drawing cartoons and aspires to work at Pixar, one day. He wants to keep his options open (he's considering Dreamworks as an option) and would love to know where else he can work and in what capacity with a background in animation. I would...
What types of classes can I take while in high school to prepare for a computer science degree in college?
This question was asked by a sophomore in high school who is interested in establishing a basic knowledge base in computer science before they enter college. The youth of today will be entering a workforce more technologically charged than the one we are currently facing. I would like to share...
How much of the college admissions process is based on luck, and how much of the process is based on accomplishments, grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities?
This question was asked by a senior in high school who is beginning his college application process, today. He is interested in a career in computer programming and hopes to find himself walking the halls of a California State University during the fall of 2016. I would like to share this...
What is the distribution of men and women in the high tech industry?
This question was asked by a young lady from Plymouth Massachusetts who has an interest in pursuing a career in computer engineering. I would like to share this question with the CareerVillage community to offer a learning opportunity to all of our young men and women who have an interest in...
In which county in California does a barber make the most money?
I'm really interested in becoming a barber, but I want to know in which county does a barber makes the most money so in the future I know where to look for a job
How much experience do you need to be a computer network architect?
I have been researching about different careers in the computer industry, and I have been wondering how much experience do you need for this career. #computer #computer-engineering
What is the education level and training needed to become a Pharmacist?
I would like to know the order of process that is needed to become a Pharmacist. #pharmacy #pharmacists
What is the highest paying job in business?
I'm interested in majoring in business and want to know what good jobs would I be able to pursue.
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