Sherman, Texas
Are Leaders born or made?
I am a high school student and I consider myself a leader. I however, want to improve my leadership skills as I will be taking on bigger leadership positions in the next school year. I know that leaders are made through learning and teaching but also, could it be true that we may be born with...
What are the benefits of interning/working for a startup?
I am a high school student and in my current search for internships, everywhere I turn, I see startups. Big companies such as Google and NASA have correspondingly big impact on resumes and portfolios but what do small startups have to offer in terms of extension and development of skill sets,...
How do I network?
I know that when I go to college it is going to be important to be active in my major (activities/clubs/organizations) but how exactly do I go about reaching out to people that might be able to help me advance my career? What do I say? For example, I want to be an aerospace engineer... where do...
What is the work-life balance of an executive?
I'm interested in pursuing Business Management and Administration and Entrepreneurship in college. I was wondering what the work-life balance is like when you are a business executive or a manager. How do you maintain relationships? What are some factors that may affect the work-life balance?...
What sets us apart for success in college and our careers
We all know remember that infamous "What sets you apart from others?" question asked during interviews every time. What actually sets us apart that potential employers or admission officers want to hear? It is indeed an extremely important question when you come to think about it because they...
Should I minor in Marketing/Sales?
I want to become a Sales Engineer and the odds would definitely be in my favor if I majored in an engineering field. However, several people have told me that marketing/sales skills and abilities can be picked up about anywhere in life (be it online or at a community college). Could my minor be...
How useful and effective is Goal Setting in the work environment?
Especially since a lot of companies and start-ups assign work and materials using deadlines. How can one still harness the power of goal setting in the workplace? #college #business #career #technology #professional #marketing
What are Specific Advantages of Being Bilingual in Healthcare?
I'm bilingual and I understand the general usefulness of it, but I'd like a deeper insight into how being bilingual can make a positive impact in healthcare, as well as opportunities relating to it.
#bilingual #healthcare #medicine
What skills do businessmen require ?
I’m a junior in high school and I want to go into business. What skills do I need to build or have in order to succeed in a field like business management?
How can I find volunteer training job as a pharmacy technician?
I am Meena 44 years old female looking for career help in pharmacy technician job. I have no experience. I have pharmacy technician job license.
How can one find an appropriate business mentor?
I am a high school student working on creating a start-up with my other partners. For the past 6 months or so, we have been working on documents and plan necessary to advance to the next stage of planning. However, we are beginning entrepreneurs and have more to learn on our journey to becoming...
What volunteer areas or simple jobs in health care or pharmacy labs are there for a 15-year-old ?
I know there are probably not a lot of healthcare jobs for 15-year-olds, but anything related to healthcare, that does not need to be in a hospital or lab setting is okay. Finding job opportunities and volunteer areas to advance in the career I want to do. Thanks.
What AP classes should I take if I want to work in the medical field?
Hi, I'm a ninth-grade student wanting to work in medicine. I am wondering if any AP courses are related to the medical field and if they would increase the chance of getting into a good college.
What are the best ways to prepare for interviews with top-tier management consulting firms McKinsey, Bain, BCG, mainly.?
Looking for both prep tips on the "case" questions, those puzzlers like "How many shaving razors are sold in the U.S. every year," and any personality "fit" questions. If there are any books or web resources, all the better. #interviews #consulting #mckinsey #bain #bcg
Is it normal to not have a career in mind in 11th grade?
I’m in 11th grade and haven’t really thought of a career to do in my life, I’ve been kind of stuck in thought of what to do either it being art, psychology, or something random like business. I tried going to friends and family for help but they just say “follow your heart!” and it’s kind of...
How do companies feel about hybrid job positions within their companies?
I am currently in High school and would want to pursue my first career as a sales engineer. How do most companies feel about hiring people who would specialize in two separate things at their firm? Do they think it might conflict or would they render it efficient and cost-effective?...
What strategies do you find useful which help with getting more work/tasks done, even when you lack motivation?
I am a high school student and with this approaching school year, I want to be diligent and perseveringly studious with my coursework. However, in the past, I have found it difficult to keep going or even start important tasks for which I lack the motivation to do. I was wondering what...
How can I decide exactly what kind of doctor I want to be?
I'm considering jobs such as cardiology, neurology, etc. but I can't figure out exactly what I want to be. How can I fix that?
Public Health or Biochemistry?
I'm an incoming college freshman, and I'm debating whether I should major in public health or biochemistry as a pre-med student. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both majors in preparation for medical school and other healthcare careers or graduate school paths?
How to earn my degree w/o using my parents savings?
Grants for me #college-majors #financial-aid #money #finance #college #loans #scholarships
What's the most stable job with a good income in the media field?
I'm a high school senior whose always been interested in working in broadcasting, but am very scared that I might not make the correct decision. #broadcast-media #broadcast-journalism #broadcast-television #broadcast #tv-production
As pre-med student, is it more beneficial to attend a cheap, less prestigious university or a more expensive university with a better pre-med program?
At one institution, I received a full-tuition scholarship, and it's close enough that I can live at home. However, it has limited pre-med opportunities outside of the curriculum. At the other institution, I received zero financial aid but was accepted to a prestigious honors pre-med program...
Which Areas of Healthcare are Most Overlooked?
I want to explore where I can make a bigger impact in the future.
#healthcare #medicine #opportunities
If pursuing a music major, would you suggest getting a side job?
I am a sophomore in highschool and I want to pursue a field in music. Right now I am leaning towards a musical engineer. I have heard that music majors do not make high pays, especially at first. So with that in mind would you have to count on having another job along with music? #music #salary...
How do I choose what to include on my resume?
There is so much that I can add on my resume, but I know that most employers do not read resumes if they are too long. How do I decipher what is important to include on the resume? #resume
How much do musical engineers put into the music?
I am a sophomore in highschool and I want to pursue a field in music. Right now I am leaning towards a musical engineer. As a music engineer how much do you get contribute to the process of creating music? #music
What is the career you wanna take up?
I would love to take up becoming a lawyer. The reason I would love to be a lawyer because I wanna make money because I wanna be making money to provide for myself and my family.
What Types of Leadership Roles are Offered in Healthcare?
I want to familiarize myself with the types leadership roles within healthcare so I can have a better understanding of what my options are, outside of the obvious (ex: CEO). I'm specifically interested in hospital administration, but I'm open to all types of leadership roles. #healthcare...
Virtual Volunteering for Teens Interested in Healthcare
I was wondering what types of virtual volunteering opportunities would be available for high school students looking to contribute to, and gain experience in, healthcare? It seems both my age and virtual approach have limited my options, but I really want to help out somehow. #healthcare...
What is the best way to get a medical assisting internship?
I'm a high school senior who just earned her CCMA (certified clinical medical assistant) through my school's technical certification program. I'm also BLS certified. I'm trying to find clinics to shadow and assist, but I'm not sure how to contact clinics, nor do I know which clinics are most...
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