Sultan, Washington
What are your best strategies for pursuing an advanced degree and working at the same time?
I am interested in going back to grad school, but I am focused on my career path. At this point, it seems advantageous to continue developing my career experience, but soon I will need an advanced degree to continue my growth. Am I going to still get a meaningful master's degree experience with...
How can I become more involved in volunteer work while balancing school work and a job?
Hi there, I want to become a volunteer at my local blood bank or hospital. I need experience for my medical school applications and I am very passionate about the work done in these professions. But, with school going on until late June and a full time summer job, adding another commitment...
Do you need cooking experience to go to a Cooking Academy?
I have no cooking experience at all, I've never taken any classes and I've never really cooked much but I want to be a chef. Do I need any experience at all? Is it okay to not have any or should I think about some other major? #chef #cooking #help
I'm looking for direction to restart my career. What can I do to land myself a job in the field of instructional design/ training/ learning and development?
I have a master's in organizational behavior (M.sc. Applied Psychology) from India. I moved to the USA about two years ago and I recently got my work permit. I am also a certified ICF (ACC) Coach and have about 2+ years of experience (from my pervious job in India) in the field of training,...
What are some ways to minimize costs while attending a college or university?
I plan to enroll at Eastern Washington University which has an estimated cost of attendance at $88k for four years. It's a lot of money and I would at all costs prefer to avoid loans. #college #scholarship #savings
Going into a business or a nonprofit, What kind of mindset must one have to push the organization or company forward as an employee?
As an inspired anthropologist, I learn on how to think above and beyond. It is important to not only be part of a non-profit or company but as a member, seek to improve it. I am asking this question to understand how to go about on improving a company's position as a new employee. #business...
Job search tips for recent Mechanical Engineering graduate with limited experience.
#job-search #engineering I've graduated in Mechanical Engineering from University of Washington with great academic standing last summer and passed FE exam last fall. Unfortunately I wasn't able to secure an internship after my junior year and due to this I have very little experience which I...
where do the student in the masters program for mathematics go to, like a typical classroom or meeting conference room for one on one teaching?
i noticed in the mathematics masters program at my University (UW), all the masters levels classes, there are only like 5 students, sometimes 2 students. where do they go to have a lectures with the professor? do they just meet up with the proffsor at his office or in a regular big room...
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....
Is Ivy league everything?
Is attending an Ivy league school going to really help me get better jobs? Is it worth it when compared to a high ranked non-Ivy league university? #college #university #admissions #ivy #league
How do I prepare for an interview?
I have never had a professional interview and I want tips...
#interviews
How important are internships?
I also want to know if you get paid or if you don't, the duration, etc...
#internships
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
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...
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