Walnut Creek, California
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What can I do with a Communication Studies degree and Marketing minor?
I am interested in social media marketing and am wondering how to get started in the field ?
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What are the things you like and dislike about being a software engineer ?
I am 16 years old and interested in a computer science career.
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How to become a home inspector?
Tell us everything we need to do to become a home inspector.
Given the growing interest in the home inspection field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
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How to become an insurance agent?
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In terms of applying to graduate school, would my chances for admission be higher with a Master's degree?
I am a psychology major and graduating in the Fall of 2025. I've been looking to clinical psychology PhD programs, but some programs don't require a Master's degree for admission. However, I don't know if that would make me less competitive when applying. If I could avoid 2-3 additional years...
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How should college students reach out to professors for letters of recommendation ?
I am a second-year psychology student and while I have received letters of recommendation from staff, asking professors seems a bit daunting. Is there a way to ask that would be received better? When applying to multiple opportunities is there a limit to how much time so should ask them to...
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How to become a notary in Texas?
Tell us everything we need to do know to become a notary in Texas.
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How to Become a CPA?
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IB vs. AP (whats better)?
In California, what difference would it make for me to be studying under an IB-Diploma program or an equivalent AP program? For UC? For other universities?
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How to become a paralegal?
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How to become a travel agent?
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How do I make myself look more professional in a group setting when people think that I'm under-qualified for my job?
This question is mainly in reference to more business centered fields
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Why do parents always try to choose their child career path?
Lately i had a conversation with my mom and i sense that she wants me to be a medical doctor but i want to get into the fashion industry when i finish high school. Do i try to convince my mom to let me choose my career path? Or do what she wants?
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Help please want to become a Librarian?
Hi! I am Yvetta a 56-year-old female of color looking to become a librarian where should I start with my education?
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What do you do when your parents force you into a career that's not of your choice?
I am in college studying medical research.
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Am I too old to become a great chef?
I graduated from United Electronics Inst. in 1973 and have spent years working in various trades-related jobs. I want to be the best cook in the world, like another Ramsey but nicer. Can you help lead me?????
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How did you get started on your job journey?
8th grade, I’m looking to go into psychology.
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How many years do you have to go to college to be a photographer?
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how to find my dream passion interest goal meaning purpose?
how to find my dream passion interest goal meaning purpose
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Volunteer opportunities for licensed P.T. on Native American reservations for a month at a time?
I am a M.S.P.T., certified McKenzie practitioner(Cert.MDT), 24 years experience
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Which is more marketable: medical support nurse or preoperative theater?
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What are your best suggestions for looking for a vet school? Any application tips?
This question was asked anonymously by a junior in high school
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How easy is it to get hired as a veterinarian?
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What are the different types of consulting I can get into as a first job?
Recently graduated and am looking for entry level positions that will lead into consulting positions
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I’m looking for a degree that includes learning new things and science (if anything, chemistry) and not any engineering and preferably not a health care job. What is a good fit for me?
I'm about to start university very soon.
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Veterinarians: What kind of hours are you working currently?
Do you normally work 40 hours a week?
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Is there room for promotion or moving up in advancement when it comes to animal health? ?
This question was asked anonymously by a student. This learner is a junior in high school and is interested in becoming a veterinarian.
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What are the educational requirements that lead to your career as a veterinarian?
This question was asked anonymously by a junior in Utah. They are interested in becoming a veterinarian
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What are the perks of working in an animal clinic?
This question was asked anonymously by a student who is a junior in high school. They are very interested in becoming a veterinarian
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What kinds of things cause people to experience job burnout?
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How should I prepare for a technical interview?
What are the best ways to prepare for a technical interview? What kinds of problems will they ask?
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Is it possible to get into college from elementary school?
elementary school level.
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Whats next?
Hello,
I recently earned my BS in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. I have a background in finance, construction, and overall customer service. I think I want to transition into education but I am not sure where to start. Not sure what to ask, but if you were me, what would you do?
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How to start your next journey?
where do I start when pursuing next level of education
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How many years do you need to study in order to work as a criminal investigator?
How long do you need to study or train for in order to work as a criminal investigator? Are there certain requirements needed?
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What are some high-paying careers that require minimal education?
What are some high-paying careers that require minimal education? How can they be respected in today's world of people in the world of America and the government?
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UCSB good design programs?
I am interested in interior design and design in general. I’ve always thought it was really fun but my dream is to go to UCSB. Does any of you know if there are any interior design programs there that are really good?
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what is the best route to become a forensic pathologist
What is the best route in college (classes/major/involvement) to become a forensic pathologist?
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How do I reenter workforce after 9 year absence due to staying at home with children How do I update resume? What jobs should I look for? ?
Ive been home with my kids for 9 years. previously I had 5 years of experience managing a law firm(admin) and then worked in Events/Weddings. Where do I start? How do I fill in technology skills ive missed out on or job skills I might need?
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What do you do if you start to panic during an interview?
Hi, I have an upcoming internship interview for the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab. I'm very excited for this opportunity and the role that I am interviewing for (Robotics Engineer Intern — Maritime Systems), but I am very nervous and scared that I'll mess up the interview. In...
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What path can I take if I want to go into dermatology but the years for education are shorter?
I want to be able to get into dermatology but I am struggling to commit because I do not want to go through 12-14 years of education. Are there any other roles similar to dermatology that require fewer years? I am not interested in estheticians, however
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How can you figure out what path to take when getting into the medical field?
As someone who wants to get into the medical field, I am still unsure on what career path to take. How would I know what path I should take in such as big field? I am personally interested in dermatology, however, I am unsure if I want to go through med school.
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How would I go about finding someone to interview for my finals?
How would I go about going finding someone to interview that is working in a field related to my major? (history) It's for finals and I have no social connection whatsoever.
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What colleges offer good courses on video production?
I am looking to attend a college after high school which has video production courses. I would like to know which colleges offer courses on video production or something similar to video production
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What "path" does one take to get a degree in computer science (or in that area, programing, software etc.) in junior year (3rd) of high school ?
I'm currently a third year in high school and still lost on what path to take to get to a computer science degree or in similar area. I feel like it might be too late to correct my path I've made without thinking.
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