Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
What is your definition of failure?
I have seen people struggle in different ways based on the task or project we take up. Does that mean we all struggle in the same way? #college
Sales representative
What are some techniques which you should learn to become a good sales? #sales
Math is not one of my strongest strengths. Will I struggle in the area of economics because of this?
Hi, I'm a 16-year-old high school student determined to get an education in the areas of economics and business. I have many strengths but one of them does not include math. The Idea of this extremely bothers me because I feel as if I will struggle. Any advice? (thank you for all the...
How can I make the best connections on linkedin as a high school student
I'm a 16-year-old high school student in grade 11, aspiring to pursue a future in the business industry. Subjects like economics, and information technology interest me and I hope to gain more knowledge in those areas. #business #technology #student #highschool #sfu #economics
Should I take calculus?
I'm in high school right now wanting to pursue an education in business/economics, and I'm wondering if I should take calculus in my senior year. Any advice? #math #business #career #econ #economics #highschool #school #professional #university
I am Majoring in Accounting and I am struggling with my Accounting courses.
I am in my third year of university and I have to decide before it 's too late. I am planning to switch my major in Accounting into minor and major in international business. I need some advise regarding the employment of my chosen minor and major. Moreover, I need guidance if I am making the...
How to approach software development early on in career?
As an intern, I see that the enterprise projects are very different from what we make at university level. The technology used requires me to go through a lot of new technologies. How should I approach this. Should I be worried for not knowing these tech stacks or Is it natural and common for a...
How can I make the most out of quarantine at my age?
Hi! I'm a 16-year old high school student wanting to volunteer and do some good during this difficult time. But, all the virtual opportunities are more offered toward adults rather than teenagers. Therefore, I'm stuck /: #career #volunteer #student #highschool #opportunities
What types of jobs can I pursue with a background in economics?
Hi, I'm a 16-year-old high school student determined to get an education in the areas of economics and business. I have a huge interest in these subjects but I'm not sure what types of jobs I would be pursuing as an economist in the future. #career #economics #business #highschool...
Networking virtually?
What are some tips for networking with potential employers when everything is online?
#JULY20 #law #covid19 #virtual #legal #july
what career should i pick
hi I'm steve - bill wurtz
#career #college #career-choice #teaching #job
Whats the best way to deal with the people having negative attitude ? Should we stay with them ?
I kinda of like sharing my upcoming plans with people I know and most of the time they have negative feedback and tells me that they know this is not right and then put some logic to support their claim which is kind of right in their own way but very demoralizing. So what should one do when...
How do you start looking for a career?
First, you want to think to yourself on what you want to do in life. Where do you see yourself in 30 years from now? In business? In law? Fashion maybe? Then you want to search into the profession and maybe pursue it in college.
What techniques do you use to help you keep focus?
My finals are coming up and I have a lot of content to go over. I'm a very distracted person and in the end of the day, I feel like I wasn't productive at all. I tried meditating with the app headspace and it helps sometimes. I already turn my phone off while studying, but the problem is: my...
Should I apply for big company internships if I don't have previous internships relating to it?
Would it make sense to apply to somewhere like Sotheby's (art auction house) as a marketing or business development intern if I haven't done anything within the realms of art, or directly as a BD intern?
#businessdevelopment #business #internships
Is taking 17 credits during one semester too much?
I am an international student who want to complete an bachelor degree major in biology. I live in Vancouver, Canada #biology #college #degree I am taking 4 academic courses in the first semester in college ( Associate of Science Degree for first 2 year) then I will transfer my credits to...
Is it okay to listen to music while studying?
I always listen to music or put the tv as background noise while I'm studying and I feel like it helps me concentrate (when I feel like it's bothering me or I get to a harder topic I turn it off), but every time my sister comes to my room and sees me doing this she always gives me a lecture...
Training for a job on my resume?
I was hired for a teaching position in March and I completed all the training, but then all the in-person classes were cancelled and they didn't have enough online students for me to teach online. I still technically work there and I'm waiting for classes to return to in-person. Should I...
How to create a good linkedin profile?
I am a 3rd year science student and am looking to find an internship as a research assistant #internship #research #career-path #career
What are some relevant skills to stay competitive in the 21st century?
Would coding, trilingualism, graphic design, etc be relevant for marketing/PR/branding interns? Would this be something interns/students need to adopt in their skill set in order to stay competitive? If so, what kind of skills would you recommend, and why? #recruiting #communication-skills...
Is it wise to apply for a local university as well as Universities abroad?
Living in BC, thinking of applying to some Ontario Universities, But was curious about whether I should apply for local Universities such as UBC. #university #study-abroad
How do you keep yourself motivated when studying a subject you really don't like?
I love the program I'm taking, but there are some courses that are mandatory and not related to my field. It's easy to get motivated to study most of the courses, but the other mandatory courses also affect my GPA. So, how do I motivate myself to study hard and do very well on the courses that...
What should students take away from law school?
Interested in legal affairs, and wanted additional information! #law #lawyer #law-school #attorney #law-practice #law-school
Would it look bad on a resume to have a gap in internships?
Would it look bad on a resume if I didn't do an internship one year, but instead did summer classes, or volunteered?
#volunteer #resume #internships
Math is not one of my strongest strengths. Will I struggle in the area of economics because of this.
Hi, I'm a 16-year-old high school student determined to get an education in the areas of economics and business. I have many strengths but one of them does not include math. The Idea of this extremely bothers me because I feel as if I will struggle. Any advice? (thank you for all the...
Where and how to start my career and learning in digital marketing and management positions?
Hi,
I'm really interest in marketing and would like to help out in digital marketing, communication, administrations position on whatever way possible.
Thanks
In high-school, will there be alot of homework i need to do? If so, how do i find time to do it all?
Will I be able to do all my homework and still do after school sports?
What are some key positions or skills that would look good on a resume for business development/marketing internships?
I was wondering if things like language certificates, volunteer positions at smaller companies/charity organizations would look good, or anything else, for positions in business development or marketing/PR. Marketing would include brand consulting, communications/PR, consulting, etc....
How to prepare for Cyber Security as a high school student?
I'm interested in doing Cyber Security in the future but I don't know how to prepare for it. I'm still in high school and I am taking computer programming related courses like CSAP. #computer-science #computer-programming #cyber-security #computer-networking #computer-security
How to manage time?
I currently studying Motion Picture Arts and I barely get to sleep because of my homework, I also daily vlog (it's like a video diary) and I also do weekly videos on youtube, I'm very invested in everything I do, but I don't get much free time. My sister tells me to stop at least daily...
Best ways to find opportunities during university for volunteer or research or internship experience?
#volunteer #internship #job #first-job
What are the most efficient solutions to avoid from the stress in your school time ?
I'm asking as a college student, and sometimes I feel tired of studying. #school #stress
Is it beneficial to take online courses on Coursera or Udemy to learn data skills if I want to go into Data Science/Anaytics If so, what should I start with?
I'm in Grade 10, I have some coding experience with Python, and I want to be able to build my skill set so that I have time to improve later during high school. I also want to be able to use those skills to help others (volunteering). I've seen so many "roadmaps" for learning data skills, and...
What is a good entry level job in Post-Production?
I'm a film student interested in editing and I wanted to get a summer job. Most people say that 1st Assistant Editor is an entry level job, but it actually requires a lot of skill to be the 1st assistant and still being on my first at university I don't think I'm ready for such responsibility....
What side projects can I do as a beginner coder if I want to go into Data Science?
I have a decent foundation in Python, and I want to elevate my skills in data analytics/science. Are there any small projects I could do?
Do big name employers mind if your previous internships were not at big name companies?
I was wondering how HR takes into consideration the locations of where their applicants worked at, and whether working at a small company would matter? (eg. a Marketing Intern for Small Company vs. General Intern for Big Company with some transferrable skills and/or Marketing Intern position...
What are some good extracurriculars that can improve my chances of getting into a medical school as a high school student?
As the topic states, I have been trying to find a good bunch of extracurriculars that relate to the medical field. I currently do some volunteering as well as basketball on a local team (I heard group sports are always a bonus) and I was also planning on starting a NPO (Non-profit organization)...
How do you know if your chosen college provides quality education?
I'm asking this question as a candidate of college student. #college #studying-tips #college-admissions #higher-education
What are some units/jobs in the medical field?
Hi everyone! I am currently a sophomore in highschool and I have been really interested in studying in the medical field. As of now, I’ve been drawn to becoming a radiologist, but I want to be exposed to more jobs revolving around medical. What are some jobs out there?
What is the best way to follow up someone after an event?
I recently went to a networking event and I met a lot of people and I wanted to keep in contact with them. Should I e-mail all of them or just the ones that I had longer conversations with? And how should I approach them with the follow-up e-mail? #film #networking #film-production #editing...
How to manage money while in college?
I'm a college student and I find myself running out of money frequently. I try to stay on a budget, but sometimes I need to go over it. Do you have any tips in how to manage money in a small budget? #student-loans #editing #video-editing #post-production #motion-pictures #budgets
What kind of job in tourism industry that I can work remotely and get to travel around the world?
Hi there! I am currently a third-year student in tourism field. I am likely to have the image in my mind that I want to work as a freelancer or travel agent where I get to travel around #traveling #career #GivingisCaring
How can I get na internship at Google, Apple, or Amazon?
I am interested in learning languages and could take a coding class if necessary. I want to know if the above companies can use someone who is interested in languages and if they have internship opportunities. I can speak Turkish and am working on learning sign language. #computer-science...
What languages should I learn next?
I'm aware that knowing more than one language can get you unique opportunities, my mother language is Portuguese and I also speak English. I was wondering what language should I learn now. I thought about French since I'm living in Canada, but German is another language that people say it's...
How to get opportunities for research ?
I’m a pre med student and I want to gain some research experience #medical #medicine #research #healthcare #doctor #medical-school
Studying to be a programmer
What things I need to study to become a software programmer ?
How easy would it be to be hired at an art auction house/art gallery without Art/Art History as a major?
I intend to study Political Science and minor in Art History, but I have heard that many people within the art world are majors in art/visual art/art history. I wanted to deal with the business side of art, but wasn't sure if my minor would be acceptable to the likes of Sotheby's, Christie's,...
How can I start my career in health care industry
I am doing MBA. But I want to job in health care industry. I have done bachelors of science. But, I don’t have any idea about the start up. # MBA #hospital-and-health-care
What are the benefits of starting University within the Undeclared Arts, as compared to starting in one area of the arts, Does give the same experience?
Thinking of going into the arts and social sciences, but I am unsure of a single area as compared to the undeclared arts. #undeclared arts
Looking for a mentor to complete school project
I will be working on a capstone project that I need to graduate from high school. I am planning to study actuarial science in university next year. So I am looking for a mentor who is working as a actuary to give suggestions and advice on my capstone project. #Actuary #mentoring #school...
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