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Genevieve Aug 30, 2022 2976 views

Understanding the different tech careers.

I've been recently researching the different types of IT/computer degrees, and I'm struggling to understand how they differ. There seems to be a lot of overlap in the various careers. I've been able to improve my comprehension/understanding by comparing the various technology careers to the...

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Genevieve Aug 30, 2022 1420 views

How can a homeschool student explore different careers?

My family recently moved, and our new hometown doesn't have as many resources for homeschoolers as our previous one. My brother is gradating next year, and I want to help him explore different careers and make a good decision. What are ways for him to explore careers in a first hand experience...

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Genevieve Aug 30, 2022 1669 views

What are the best ways to save for college?

After graduating with my two-year degree, and working for 2-3 years, I plan on returning to college and earning my bachelor's degree. What are some ways that I can save/earn money for college? Investing, working a part-time job, etc.

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Genevieve Aug 24, 2022 1187 views

Can you become a career counselor without having a degree in social work/human services/counseling?

I like the idea of helping people figure out what they want to do as a way of giving back. I would also like to help them write resumes, cover letters, develop interview skills, etc. But know that I'm not going to get a degree in social work/human services/counseling. Other than CareerVillage,...

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Genevieve Aug 24, 2022 1351 views

What would be the benefits of pursuing an HR management certificate?

I'm getting my associate's in accounting in May 2023. I discovered that if I took 3 more classes I could earn an HR management certificate. I'm really tempted by this, but it would cost about $2400. I'm also not sure if it would be worth it in the long run, as I might not get a bachelor's in...

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Genevieve Aug 24, 2022 3898 views

What are your thoughts on Rasmussen University?

Its cheaper that the public, 4 year universities that are close to me, and its accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its tuition is also considerably cheaper. Yet, there's something about it that doesn't feel right. Maybe I'm just biased against private, for-profit universities. What...

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Genevieve Aug 16, 2022 1223 views

Creative Writing Certificates

Are there any creative writing certificate programs for those who are not pursing a degree in writing? Are there any from an accredited university/college? Are there any certificate programs that are online?

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Genevieve Aug 16, 2022 57314 views

How do you answer "Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, etc. years?"

I'm not really sure how to answer this question without hurting my chances of getting hired. I plan on returning to school and getting my bachelor's degree. I'm not sure what I will be getting my bachelor's in.

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Genevieve Aug 16, 2022 1170 views

What are the requirements for becoming a CPA in Kansas?

How many credits do you have to have? Do you have to work a certain amount of time before taking the exam?

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Genevieve Aug 10, 2022 5234 views

What is the best associates degree to get before getting a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity?

Both my younger brother and sister want to earn their associate's degree in cybersecurity, However, I'm concerned that they will be unable to find jobs after graduating with only their associate's degree. I've researched cybersecurity jobs, and discovered that most, if not all require at least...

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Genevieve Aug 05, 2022 836 views

Two questions on choosing a career and college/university.

I will graduate from a community college in Spring 2023 with an accounting degree. I plan on working for 2-3 years and then going back to school. I regret that I did not spend more time researching degrees, doing HS internships, or exploring different community colleges while in high school....

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Genevieve Jul 31, 2022 4594 views

Is earning an astronomy degree hard?

What's involved in earning an astronomy degree? Does involve a lot of math, physics, and theoretical classes? What classes would one take?

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Genevieve Jul 31, 2022 1707 views

What is the best major to pair with an astronomy minor?

My younger sister LOVES astronomy, and I think an astronomy minor would be a fun option for her.

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Genevieve Jul 31, 2022 3802 views

What can you do with an astronomy major?

My younger sister is really interested in astronomy and I'm encouraging her to major in it. However, when she asked me about career options, all that came to mind were NASA and aerospace engineering. I was wondering if there were any other careers out there and if they are in demand. Also,...

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Genevieve Jul 27, 2022 3019 views

How can you improve your writing skills without attending any classes?

I've always wanted to be a writer. However, I've never considered making it my full-time job/career. At most, I would be a part-time writer. I have two main obstacles to writing: 1.) Time: normally, I would take workshops, free online classes, etc. to help improve my writing skills, but I...

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Genevieve Jul 27, 2022 7282 views

Work Parties: To do or not to do?

I tend towards being somewhat shy and introverted. I'm not a misanthrope, but I find long periods of human interaction draining. This fact is one of the main reasons that I avoided work parties at my old job. The other reason was because I did not like 50% of my coworkers, and the idea of...

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Genevieve Jul 27, 2022 9280 views

What are 529 accounts? How do they work? What are the pros and cons of using one?

They seem like a really good option, but I would like to hear from people who have used them.

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Genevieve Jul 27, 2022 913 views

What are the best math-related careers which can be done remotely?

I don't really want to relocate for my job because I want to stay close to family. However, I feel like that there would be more job opportunities outside of Kansas.

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Genevieve Jul 27, 2022 5974 views

Should I take a break, or drive right into my MBA program?

I would like to earn a MBA after earning my bachelor's. Should I immediately enter the MBA program after graduating, or should I wait and get a job with only my bachelor's degree?

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Genevieve Jul 27, 2022 1143 views

Resources for STEM scholarships?

Specially, ones for women and those majoring in math.

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Genevieve Jul 27, 2022 860 views

What career opportunities exit for someone who only has a bachelor's in math?

My (tentative) plan is to earn my bachelor's and then earn my masters. However, I might want/need to take a break before going back to school.

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Genevieve Jul 27, 2022 7297 views

What are the best minors to pair with a math degree?

I've heard that tech and finance are good choices. If its tech, then what specific tech area is preferable? Are there any business minors would make a good choice? Are there other minors that would be good options?

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Genevieve Jul 26, 2022 2073 views

Are all MBA programs the same?

Do they cover the same topics, or do some programs specialize in one particular area( e.g. economics, accounting, etc.)

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Genevieve Jul 26, 2022 3901 views

Are online or in-person MBA programs better?

I plan on attending an in-person MBA program, but I want to keep my options flexible.

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Genevieve Jul 26, 2022 6177 views

Are online or in-person math classes better?

I'm toying around with the idea of getting my bachelor's in math. I prefer online school, and I'm really doing well in my online statistic class. However, my older brother took calculus via a online class and he really struggled (normally he does really well with online classes). Mathematicians...

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Genevieve Jul 26, 2022 1573 views

Which careers/jobs have the fastest growth in Kansas?

I recently moved to Kansas, and was curious about its growing/dominant industries.

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Genevieve Jul 26, 2022 1771 views

Which Kansas University/College has the best MBA program?

My new home town has a University which offers a MBA program, but I'm open to exploring other options.

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Genevieve Jul 26, 2022 1966 views

What is the difference between a college and an university?

Does it have something to do with their size, history, purpose, etc., or are they just synonyms?

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Genevieve Jul 26, 2022 986 views

Which Kansas College/University has the best math program?

I live really close to K-State, University of Kansas, and Washburn University. I'm also open to the idea of attending Wichita University. I would prefer to attend a public college/university over a private one.

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Genevieve Jul 24, 2022 3102 views

What are the pros and cons of being a HR manager?

Is it emotionally draining resolving conflict, solving problems, etc. Is it challenging meeting new people and the constant interaction? Finally, can you be fired if you a string of bad apples?

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Genevieve Jul 24, 2022 6960 views

Can you work remote as an HR manager?

I'm really enthralled by the idea of working remote. However, I feel this would put too much distance between me and the employees whom I'm trying to help.

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Genevieve Jul 24, 2022 7297 views

Best minor to pair with a HR manager degree?

Would an accounting minor be a good choice, or would business administration more advisable?

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Genevieve Jul 24, 2022 1842 views

Will accounting become automated?

Some articles that I've read claim that accounting will become automated in 20 years. I've also read that automation will merely decrease the need for accountants and/or make their workload easier. I don't want to enter a career in an obsolete profession.

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Genevieve Jul 24, 2022 3079 views

What careers options exist for someone who has a bachelor's in math and a MBA?

I feel that this education path would combine my two major interests (math and business). If anyone's out there who has this degree combination, I'd really appreciate your advice!

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Eden May 17, 2022 763 views

Are there any other fields you would recommend to me?

I wanted ask this question because if i am not sure about being a distance learning coordinator what other field would you recommend i look in to.

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Eden May 16, 2022 672 views

What would you recommend I do at this point to get into this field?

This question to me is very important to me because i am try get my high school diploma and was wondering what do i do till then do i continue to do research on fraud examiner or do i get my diploma then start taking action after getting the diploma.

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Eden May 16, 2022 1473 views

What is the average work schedule for an information analyst?

I wanted to ask this question because working as an information analyst would be a very important job that would mean a lot of work, so I was curious if you can choose your own hours or schedule your own vacation.

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Marquessa May 16, 2022 1627 views

To become a police patrol officer do you have to go through training?

I am wondering if I would have to go through police training such as a police academy, or if the security, and advanced security, through job corp would be sufficient.

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Marquessa May 16, 2022 683 views

What is the median pay for a correctional officer?

What is the median pay for a correctional officer in illinois.

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Marquessa May 16, 2022 18725 views

What is the required education to become an x-ray technician?

I am using mypace to decide what I wish to do, but it does not say the required education level, I am wondering if I'd need through college or medical school to become an x-ray technician, or if a highschool education will be enough.

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Denki Dec 17, 2020 6492 views

What schooling do you need to become a zookeeper? What is recommended?

#animals #zoo #zoology #zookeeper # #zoologist

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Dominic Jan 28, 2020 1258 views

How do I accomplish my goals?

#im a young car enthusiast

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Jacobi Apr 10, 2019 604 views

Is it hard to mess up in the pharmacy?

Would it be hard to mess up on somebody's prescription or the medicine somebody needs?

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austin Mar 27, 2019 801 views

what are entry level jobs/ ways to get into game development

#gaming #video-games #computer-games #computer-games

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austin Mar 27, 2019 1470 views

What programs/ software should I be using?

#computer-software #software-development #software #technology #software-engineer

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austin Mar 27, 2019 1347 views

What skills should I learn/ have to be a video game developer.

#video-games #animation #game-design #video #video-game-design

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Karlee Mar 25, 2019 1855 views

What are the best and worst risks of owning a food truck?

I'm a sophomore who has the dream of opening a business in the culinary but I want to know how much work and sacrifice will go into such a thing. I have the skills in cooking, marketing, and money management so what else will help me prepare for such a large scale passion project?...

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Trevor Mar 06, 2019 950 views

what type of math is required of a web designer

1: how much algebra is required
2: how much geometry is required
3: how much calculus is required
#math

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Trevor Mar 06, 2019 887 views

What type of work environment would a Web Designer encounter

1: what typical hours would be involved
2: a lot of traveling
3: would i require to relocate
#business #tech #web-design #design #career

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Trevor Mar 06, 2019 1238 views

What is the opportunity for advancement like for a Web Designer

how many types of positions are in this field #tech #web-design #design #career

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