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How to gain experience related to forensic science?
Shadowing and internship opportunities for forensics is limited because their work is confidential. Any way for me to learn more about forensics? Thanks!
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How do I become a UI designer with no experience building apps?
I have worked in design for about 10 years, I'm thinking about taking the google ux certification course or maybe a design boot camp but not sure how I will get real world experience when everyone hiring wants real world experience not volunteer or bootcamp projects.
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what can i do to improve my chances at winning scholarships?
I would like more financial counseling advice as well as resources with scholarship information.
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how do I become a therapist?
how do I become a therapist? What kind of credentials do I need? What is the starting salary? What are the best companies to work for? Where are the best colleges for psychology?
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When should I decide what I want to major in?
I have a broad idea about what I want to major in but what to get a sense of college and my life after high school before i decide. But when should I decide and have a clear idea of what my major should be?
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How do I break into a new industry?
I've been working for 20 years since I graduated from college -- 17 years at a nonprofit research institute and then the last 3 years at a large U.S. bank. My focus has been on identifying, selling/pitching, evaluating and experimenting with innovative ideas in a brought range of areas -- new...
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What are the different roles you can work inside of a laboratory?
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What are traits employers look for and need ?
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I'm torn between two career paths. How do I pick one? ?
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Which (foreign) languages are in demand right now?
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How important is research if you want to go to grad school?
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I really like research. Which companies are doing new innovative research?
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What soft skills/demeanors, unrelated to engineering education, are often extremely valuable as an engineer? ?
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Tech is a money-making career. Should I major in IT even if I only have a mild interest in it?
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What should I consider when choosing an industry to work in?
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Now that I’ve selected a career, how can I stay current?
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How do I draw a line for myself between the amount of time I spend studying versus relaxing?
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Which roles & responsibilities are required to be able to run a small business? ?
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JOB QUESTION ?
What can I do to get a better promotion at my job?
If my dream job needs a lot of studying and stress should I follow that dream?
When is the best age to start your job?
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I’m an English Language Learner; how can that work to my benefit?
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Is there a way to practice for the ASVAB (Military entrance test)?
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How do I find out what jobs pay well and are in high demand?
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I want to be a pro athlete; do I really need college/to pick a major?
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Becoming a police officer doesn’t require a college degree - so I don’t need one, right? ?
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How do you know college is actually for you?
I’m currently in college but kinda feel out of it
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How can i improve my resume to get a normal every day job (such as a barista, cashier, team member, etc.) with a short-term job experience (3 months)?
I'm a sophomore in college this year and I have a lot of wiggle room to get a job, however many employers haven't responded to many of my applications, and it's probably due to my resume, how can I improve it?
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What colleges specifically focus on forensic science?
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Where are the best places to find jobs in the nursing field (not overworked and underplayed)?
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What career path should I follow based on the following information?
I'm an 18-year-old freshly out of high school. I'm not really sure about what I should pursue in college. My interests incline towards chemistry, biology, and psychology and I feel like I want to do something in the field of biology. But the thing is, in this field whatever I'm inclining toward...
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I want to go into a trade instead of college; what might you recommend for following that path?
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What volunteer activities would you recommend for students interested in your career?
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What should be included in a portfolio review for a product design interview?
I just finished my UX/UI bootcamp and I'm wondering what advice you have on what makes a compelling portfolio review for a Jr. Designer.
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Are my 9th-grade grades important in relation to my GPA when applying to colleges?
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Do my final semester grades matter during my senior year?
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What major should I look into to be accepted into a speech therapist program? ?
I’m going to be a sophomore in college and working on prerequisites. I know I want to become a speech therapist that specializes in children but am unsure after this year which way to go.
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What does it take to become a translator?
I am a college senior at St John's University. I am a French major, and I would like to be a French translator.
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How can you improve your communication skills and be more confident?
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How do I become more comfortable with making mistakes or even failing? ?
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What online courses have helped you the most in your career?
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What class should I take in college to become a firefighter and why and how should I train to become a firefighter physically and mentally and when should I start?
What class should I take in college to become a firefighter and why and how should I train to become a firefighter physically and mentally and when should I start?
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What is the biomedical engineering field like? Does it stand out from other fields in engineering? What types of engineering are used in this field? Who would you suggest pursue this field?
I know the medical industry has a good pay in comparison to other occupations of interest, so that is one reason why I’m asking about this. I don’t know much about the field, and I’m curious to know more.
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How do I critically analyze content (such as youtube, podcasts, and games) to determine the validity of its source material?
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Which youtube channels, podcasts, and games would you recommend students engage with in order to learn more about your field?
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What career are you in, and what are some meaningful ways for a high schooler to get more involved in that field?
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Is it okay for me to change my desired career path, and how would I go about doing so? ?
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I dropped out of medical school; now what?
What are some ways to pivot if you drop out of medical school?
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Which medical career requires the least amount of schooling?
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What are some of the lesser-known healthcare careers?
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What are some "green flags" to look for in terms of company culture?
How do I know if a company has a good culture?
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Which seasons of the year are toughest in your job?
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