Shoreline, Washington
As a student in a competitive field, what can you do to stand out to be chosen for a job?
I am considering going into Marketing or Human Resources, which I have been told are very competitive fields. I am looking for ideas on how to stand above my peers and have a more attractive resume than other people in these fields in order to get a job. #college #business #college-major...
What are minors and what are they good for?
Everyone always asks you what major you want to accomplish. Mine is education. I also want to to accomplish things like journalism or music. I need to understand if I can take classes for both. #college #career #college-major #higher-education
How do I get a headstart in my field of study without having too many skills in that area?
I am entering my second year of college and am planning on majoring in computer science. I have only taken one programming class so far. How do I get more experience or an internship in the field of study in computer science, so that I may increase my chances of getting into the major at my...
What's a Day in the Life of an Artist?
I want to be a glassblower when I grow up but can it really be all fun and easy? Is it hard selling your art? What are the best and worst things about being a professional artist? #career #art #career-choice #career-path #self-employed
What should I do if I discover that my college major is not something that I truly like after upon graduation?
I heard quite a few people saying that their majors are actually not what they want or like after graduation, and that this scared them since they have put some much money, time, and effort in college life. I wonder how should one cope with such situation? #college-major #career-path...
What does a lawyer do?
I saw a movie about a lawyer and it looked pretty fun. What do they actually do? Also- there was a judge. What is the difference between a lawyer and a judge?
#lawyer #judges #law
How do you identify what product you could possibly sell in a local market?
According to a little homework I've done, reading online about what it takes to become an entrepreneur, you don't need to have a fresh, or ground-breaking idea to become a rich entrepreneur (Wal-Mart, Starbucks). I would like to do something that correlates with my passion for all things good...
What are great nursing programs in the Seattle/PNW area?
I want to apply to a few #college #nursing #nursing-education #seattle
What can I do with a psychology major?
I am really interested in studying psychology but I would also like to work with young children. How can I incorporate these two things into a career path? #psychology #psychotherapy #child-development #child-psychology #cognitive-psychology #psychology-education
What are ways to find jobs on the internet more efficiently?
I want to know if there are ways to look for jobs online more strategically. #career #career-counseling #job #job-search
Do you need to have rental history to buy a house?
Rent prices in my area are through the roof, and I feel as though it would be much wiser to invest in property, such as a condo. Is it required to have had your own lease prior to buying a house, or how can you get around it?
What's a good way to start selling original art?
With the internet vastly available, anybody can post their art online and try to make a buck, but most rarely do. What's a good "old-school" strategy to start selling art? I know that a lot of people would prefer to support a local artist than buy from a mainstream store like IKEA or Target....
What kinds of careers can I pursue with a degree in Political Science?
This is my current major that I've applied with. I plan on going into law, but would love to have a back up plan in case I decide not to.
What careers can you get with a zoology major?
I am currently working towards a zoology degree and plan on working with a breed and release program with endangered animals. If this falls through (or at least if I'm not able to get a job in that kind of program right away), what are some other options? Obviously zookeeping and zoo work (or a...
What is the difference between a physicians assistant and a nurse practitioner?
From my research, I have not been able to find too much that sets these professions apart from one another. For one job, is there more schooling? Or a certain set of skills that one dominates in more so? #medicine #nursing #healthcare #health #physician #nurse-practitioner
What are some good jobs for a psychology major after graduation?
I'm planning on majoring in psych but I don't know very much about the jobs in that field. I'm also not sure about graduate school so I would love to know about possibilities that don't require a p.h.D. #psychology #job-search #after-college
How vital is it to get to know my professors who are outside my area of interest?
I am a freshman who wants to study biology, but I also take classes that are not in the field of science (history and english). Should I try to make connections with those professors that are not within my major? #college #professors #connections
Is it possible to have a degree in one of the sciences (like biology, chemistry, or microbio) and get into business? What are the pros and cons of having a science degree in the business world?
I want to pursue a degree in science and with this, I have heard that there are people who go into business with science degrees. Do they have an advantage over others? What are the pros and cons?
What sacrifices must you give up in order to fulfill the path toward becoming a pediatrician?
As an aspiring pediatrician, I'm sure there are things I will have to set aside to fully concentrate on my career. #doctor #medicine #pediatrician
How can I make my nursing application look better? What certification or experiences are they looking for?
I am applying for the nursing program soon #nursing #nurse #nursing-education
Any suggestions for intermediate-paid jobs relating to social welfare/NGOs?
I'm recently graduated and thought about applying jobs in Americorps, however, I heard that their jobs are very low-paid. I do not expect myself getting a high paid job right after I graduated from college as it is unrealistic, but I do hope to find a job that is intermediate-paid so that I...
If you're a sports announcer, are you provided travel money or do you have to pay your own way to the games?
I'm thinking about becoming a sports announcer and this would help me decide #sports-management
what is the career of a cultural anthropologist looks like?
I would like to know what it's like to work as a socio-cultural anthropologist other than teaching at school. #career #anthropology #anthropologist
For a college graduate: If you could go back to your freshman year of college, what is one thing you wish you would have known, and one thing that you would do differently?
I know that now, as a senior in high school, there are a few things that I wish I could go back and tell my younger self... such as "don't worry about what other people think of you," "be more outgoing," and "apply for more scholarships your junior summer." In the same way, I am sure that...
As looking for a career, we are concerned of the economy, however, what will happen to our career oppurtinities if we shift to a fully sustainable and social economy?
This is the future that we are all heading towards. #business #entrepreneurship #government #anthropology
How did you know which major was right for you? When did you figure out what you wanted to do when you got older?
I am asking this question because I have no idea what I want to do when I grow up. I am a little nervous that I will make the wrong decision.
What are some good jobs to get as a teenager?
I've never had a real job before, other than babysitting. It's hard to fill out a resume when you don't have any experience, and I'm not sure where to start. Some of my interests include theatre, running (track and field), and writing, so any jobs involving these things would probably be great...
How does one go about getting accepted into colleges, what looks good?
I want to know what I can due during my school career to give me the best chances of being accepted. #college #admissions
What is the difference between a BSN attained through a community college v. university?
I am a nursing student at a university and was thinking about a BSN from a community college. #nursing #nurse #student
Clear steps in becoming a Trauma Nurse? what if my community college doesn't offer BSN? After I graduate with my BSN then what?
Interested in becoming a Trauma nurse, but fuzzy on how to get there! And what I need to take in college to get my BSN, and what after college? #nurse
what will help get me into a good college?
im AIMING for julliard and know there are others but by any chance do you think that doing the Running Start program will help at all? #actors #educators
what is it like being on broadway? any advice?
do you guys have any advice on becoming a Broadway performer? or can you tell me what its like? i'm 14 and have a passion for acting i have been acting sense i was little and i dream of someday being on Broadway. i'm trying to get straight A's so i can get a scholarship to Julliard the...
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