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What are some universally beneficial hard and soft skills to put on your resume?
What hard skills and soft skills should everyone have on their resume or c.v.? #college #career #jobs #internships #higher-education #resume #interviews #job-skills #job-application
Is it appropriate to negotiate a salary or stipend with your potential employer for an internship?
A lot of internships are unpaid, but if you need a salary or stipend of some sort, can you ask your potential employer? #college #internships #interviewing-skills #salary-negotiation #stipend #financial-planning #personal-development #job-application
How do I get a student loan?
What are the steps I need to take to get a student loan for tuition? #college #student-loans #loans #tuition
Will attending an ivy league school guarantee better job opportunities?
Does going to an Ivy League make you more likely to receive more job opportunities? #college #career #graduate-school #college-admissions #job-search #college-bound #undergraduate #ivy-league
Do all graduate colleges/medical schools accept AP credits?
Some of my course requirements were fulfilled using AP credits, like biology and physics. However, will these AP classes still be considered as fulfilling the requirements when I apply to medical or graduate schools? Or do they not count these classes?
What information should I include in a cover letter?
When applying to a job that requires a resume and a cover-letter, what information should I include in the cover letter so that I don't 'repeat' what's on my resume? #college #career #internships #interviews #volunteering #cover-letters #job-application
How to manage LOADS of reading assignments?
I taking 19 credits of classes this term, all of which have an astronomical amount of reading homework. Every time I go through my assignments, I've realized that I may not be reading effectively. I tried skimming and underlining, but by upon finishing the text, I realize I didn't quite grasp...
Choosing a post-baccalaureate program vs. masters degree vs. non-matriculation to improve my grades before applying to vet school?
I am in a position where the degree I am receiving (BS, MS) does not directly apply to veterinary medicine. I have taken some pre-requisite classes ("pre-vet reqs"), but in some I have received less than stellar grades. I am also completely missing some pre-requisites like upper level biology...
What is the best way to approach a veterinarian regarding job-shadowing?
Most veterinarian practices that I have run into or researched do not have a student program which allows for internships or volunteering--they are simply medical practices. However, shadowing a vet can give great insight into deciding if the vet-path is a good career path for a student and...
How can I improve my algorithm thinking?
I struggle trying to create simple algorithms. For instance, I would spend almost an entire day trying to figure out how to print an inverse right triangle with asterisks in my computer programming class while my fellow peers would solve it in 30 mins. #computer-science #programming #java...
Do job recruiters actually contact all the references I give them?
I have had many small jobs over the summer, including lifeguarding and camp counselor. Many of my bosses in those jobs probably would not have much to say about me and I think that some of my professors at school or my swim coach would be better references. But they are not my boss and I have...
Am I supposed to change my resume depending on the job I am applying to or is it better to be consistent in my applications?
I am currently working really hard on my resume! I have taken it to workshops on my college campus and formatted it into many drafts. I am wondering if I should be changing it, what it says, or the way it is formatted slightly for each job based off of the context of the job I am applying to....
Whats better- getting more sleep before your test or staying up all night studying?
I am a student athlete and often crunched for time when it comes to studying! I am usually very tired and opt for sleeping before the test but I always wonder if I should use those six hours of sleep to study more. #college #school #time-management #work-life-balance #planning #studying #time...
Whats the best way to find internships that help with post-college future jobs?
I am currently a junior in college and its time to get a REAL internship this summer, if you know what I mean. I was abroad this past fall semester and now its time to figure out how to get a job for the summer that will put my studies into action. #career-counseling #internships...
Can someone proofread my college transfer essay?
Essay prompt: Please provide a statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve. You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source. (250-650 words) I have always challenged myself academically, I have taken advanced...
How should you end a professional email?
I have heard of multiple answers for this question, but not many seem to sync up. Is it more proper to end with something as small as "sincerely," or is it better to just say nothing at all? Also, should you add something other than your name at the end of your emails? #professional #email
Do top companies care about what college you came from?
Do students who graduate from elite schools such as Ivy Leagues get higher priority than students who come from moderate schools when applying to top companies like Google and Microsoft? #human-resources
Can I transfer to an elite school with mediocre high school and SAT stats?
In high school, my GPA was around a 3.3 unweighted and my SAT was a 1570/2400. Is it possible for me to get accepted into a top notch school such as Cornell and Carnegie Mellon? I'm currently at a community college and my GPA is a 4.0; I've competed in two hackathons (Will attend more) and won...
How can I become a better writer?
I'm starting to apply for colleges now, but I'm currently incompetent with my writing skills. How can I improve? #writing
What is the most demanding programming language in today's market?
I want to start learning programming, but I'm not sure which language I should begin with. #programming
What exactly is MEAN Stack?
I only know that MEAN Stack is used to develop web applications through front-end and back-end. What is MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and NodeJS? #computer-programming #web-development #web-applications
How difficult are the courses in Ivy League schools?
I'm currently enrolled at a community college, and i'm thinking about trying to transfer to one. I'm curious to know how difficult they are so I can prepare myself if I do get accepted to any. #graduate-school #college-professor #life-experience
What majors do you recommend in order to be an ethnomusicologist?
I am currently enrolled in a World Musics class at my university, and I find the field of ethnomusicology fascinating. However, I'm curious what majors lead to this. There's music, obviously, but this doesn't prepare one for understanding other cultures. It seems that sociology would be equally...
how much money does a high paid lawyer make a year
because i have a lawyer and looks of it he seems rich #college-major
HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU BECOME A STOCK BROKER?
My name is Rozelle it ben my dream to become a stock broker or a lawyer. I want to become a stock broker, because i love new way of learning how make my money double, or help people show them its a better way to flip there money. #law #math
Are there engineering majors out there directly related to animals?
Animals have always been a huge passion of mine. I would love to know if there are any engineering majors that I can study that can lead me to an engineering job that involves working with animals. #engineering #civil-engineering #biomedical-engineering #animals #women-in-stem...
What are some ways to network yourself?
I'm new a new student and want some helpful tips on meeting the right people people. #networking
when taking nursing classes how many years of college do it take
i want to in the future be a nurse and taking college courses. #nursing
Do all majors have internship and study abroad opportunities?
I was wondering for a specific major would an internship opportunity be available at ease or would I have to go looking. Also does each major have a study abroad opportunity? #college #college-major #college-admissions #college-bound #college-recruiting
Is it better to attend a 2-year university than a 4-year university if you're unsure about college?
I haven't decided yet, what type of school I would like to attend and I haven't established how I would pay for the college. So I was wondering if attending a two year university first is better. #college-admissions #college-bound #college-selection
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