Tracy, California
What are some careers that combine creativity and business ?
I would like to know about jobs that mix creativity with business, management, or communication skills
As a future civil engineering student, what things should i prioritize or focus on the most in college (Grades, Internships, hands on projects) in order to be successful in the future after graduating? Which would have the longest term impact on careers and what did you wish you focused on more in school?
I am a high school senior and I want to study and go into civil engineering, I know there are a lot of specialties in the field so I'm excited to learn more about them. I've shadowed a civil engineer which helped me understand the job more and made me more curious about the projects they work on.
What does a strong first 6–12 months in an entry-level role actually look like in practice for people working in marketing, and what tends to separate someone who quickly gets trusted with bigger projects from someone who mainly stays in executional support work?
For context, I'm asking as an upcoming college graduate who wants to pursue marketing and has been looking for roles in any kind of marketing space: product, brand, influencer, etc.
What should a community college transfer student in computer engineering prioritize during the first year at a university to become competitive for internships: personal projects, research, networking, or upper-division coursework?
I am transferring from Diablo Valley College to UC Santa Cruz for computer engineering. I want to prepare well for internships and future career opportunities, but I am not sure whether I should focus more on coursework, personal projects, research, networking, or applying to internships early.
For professionals who’ve worked in both computer science and data science, how did you decide which path to commit to? I’m worried about choosing wrong because I want a career I’ll genuinely enjoy but also one that will give me long‑term financial stability. How did you navigate that uncertainty when you were in my position? #Spring26
I’m a high school senior planning to major in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at San José State University. I’m really interested in both software engineering and data science since I enjoy coding, statistics, and working on robotics projects. My biggest worry right now is choosing...
What majors should I take if I’m interested in becoming a brain surgeon ?
Should I just take science class or should I also take a fun class to not stress myself out
Which major has a better job outlook, mechanical or construction engineering?
In California, in the next 5 or 6 years
Hi I would like to ask a professional in accounting regarding AI tools and aquiring AI skills for the job market in accounting. Do you feel this is now needed, as I have seen jobs now where they mention AI for accounting jobs, and also what specific AI skills do you recommend, such as prompt engineering, working with chatbots,?
My career is in payroll, accounting and human resources. I see AI being included in job descriptions and wanted to ask about AI skills
How do I manage a company, so everyone is fulfilled?
I am a senior at San Jose High School, I need advice about business management. I want to better my grandfathers family business and want to learn to perform better than he did.
How should I advance my college resume interested in law as a freshman?
So I want to specialize in the law field, and currently part of Speech and Debate as well as Mock Trial. Some other trivial things are that I'm a part of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and Varsity Volleyball. How should I show college administrators that I have a passion for...
For professionals in radio-frequency engineering, what type of skills did you wish you had learn earlier in your career?
I am still new to College and choosing my career path. I've always been interested in learning about radio frequency, but I don't know where to start. What type of tools should I use in the near future that could help me advance in my learning? What clubs are recommended? I am an Electrical...
For those of you who were a CPA at an accounting firm and later moved into industry, how did you decide when to transition, and how did you select your industry, i.e. tech, automotive, consumer goods, etc.? #Fall25
I am an accounting major trying to learn more about the potential career paths while still in school.
What vocational/trade schools would you recommend for welding in the Bay Area or Valley Area in California?
I am looking to get into a welding program after college in order to aquire extra certifications. What would be best option for becoming a union iron worker?
How did the challenges faced while earning your accounting degree help you in your professional career? #fall25
I am a sophomore accounting student at a four-year university that has at times struggled with keeping up with my studies; however, I am very determined to earn my degree and work as an accountant in real estate.
How much time do you recommend I should put in when applying to each scholarship For instance, if I have to write an essay for the scholarships I'm applying to, should I be worried more about quality of my essays or the quantity of scholarships I apply to??
I'm currently a high school senior who's interested in pursuing engineering with a specialization in technology (I'm learning towards doing computer or electrical engineering.)
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