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Bachelors degree in Biology, now what?
Hi! I graduated on may with a bachelor degree in biology and now I feel totally lost. I originally wanted to go to med school but I took the MCAT and I did not do good plus my gpa is only 3.1. So, I was looking to get into any nursing program but I missed two classes so now I'm enrolled as a...
How many areas are there in engineering?
I want to become an engineer but not sure what area of engineering interests me. #engineering
what does it take to become a public relations manager?
I want to become a public relations manager but i'm not sure what that requires. #manager #public-relations
What can I do at 16 to involve myself in real estate?
I'm 15 turning 16 this summer and will be a Junior in the upcoming school year. I'm interested in real estate and want to know if there is anything I can do this summer to further my knowledge in the field. Also if there is any job that I can do for a real estate agent at 16 this summer?...
Which careers are good if I enjoy working with kids?
I have been volunteering, and I have found that I really like working with kids. What careers would allow me to be around kids and work with kids? I have already considered the teaching options, e.g., in a day-care, preschool, or elementary school, but I am looking for other ideas for careers...
Do you enjoy working in human resources?
I've never actually met someone who does human resources, so i'd like to hear about your experience. What do you love most about it? What is especially difficult? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage.
How to become an engineer?
Because I want to know what it's like to be an engineer. #engineer
I want to became a lecturer, so what steps and college would be good for my future?
for my future #teaching #teacher #lecturer
What's the most effective way to make money as a 13 year old?
How could you increase your income as a 13-year-old? I've done lots of digging online, but it seems that most of the websites only allow people 18 or older to use it. The websites I can use would barely give me any profit. Should I take a different approach, like doing chores, and yard-working...
What art activities should I do to pursue a college of the arts?
I am interested in going to Julliard and would like to know what extra curricular activities or in school activities i should do? Example like Chorus or Theater Arts. #college #arts #theater #art-college #the-arts #julliard
How can I continue to stay creative within the workplace?
Due to my interest in engineering, I need to keep my mind in the imaginative state, and continue to be creative. How can I practice these concepts in the workplace? I am aware will have to explore this on my own, or with peers, and continue to better myself in order to prosper in the workplace...
What are the statistics of a Chemical Engineer ending up in a leadership role within industry?
I am planning on majoring in Chemical Engineering because I am very drawn to the idea of being offered a new challenge at work every day. I am a problem solver and want to relate that skill to the real world. However, I am also very drawn to the business world, and would like to eventually end...
Is a degree in music business worth it?
I'm interested in becoming a successful rapper/producer. I know I have the talent, and I have plenty of time to keep improving my skills, but I'm well aware that you need to know a lot about how the business works, how to network, how to market yourself, etc. But there are a lot of online...
How often do college students get to go back home?
I know there are breaks during semesters, but I've also heard there's "dead time" in between those breaks as well. I am going 4 hours away from my home and I have people that I want to see more often than on holidays. Do I just have to wait until breaks or will there be a time that I can go...
Do Ivy League schools give scholarships?
My situation financially, is very poor and I probably can’t even afford an undergraduate degree. I’m aiming for a Biochemistry undergrad at the top schools, do they offer scholarships?
How do I decide what to write my college essay about?
A college essay is so incredibly open-ended that it seems impossible to find a place to start.
#JULY20
How do I get a biomedical engineering degree?
I am interested in getting a biomedical engineering degree, but I do not know the classes I have to take or other things I have to do to get one. #engineer #biology
What is the difference between biochemical engineering and biochemistry?
I am going into my sophomore year of high school and I enjoy chemistry and biology. Would biochemical engineering be a good fit to incorporate both of those sciences? #engineer #biology #chemistry
How do you know medical school is “for you?”
Being young it is easy to say you want to be a doctor, but with little to no exposure it’s hard to know if you’re cut for it. How does one know that they should attend medical school if they are unsure before they get into college?
#medschool #doctor #medicine
In college regardless of major how quickly did you get employed?
Usually the purpose of going to college is to get educated in order to qualify for some sort of job/interest you have. However how long did it take to get employed in your field? #job #job-search #career #college
what kind of jobs can you get in a communication degree?
is communication a good degree or just average
What are the steps required to get a job working as a travel companion for the elderly or young children? Is there even such a job out there?
I would like to make a career out of flying with young children or the elderly. Would I work with a specific airport or an airline? How old do I have to be to apply? What are the requirements? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage....
If I want to be a marine biologist, what activities should I do during high school?
I am not sure if I want to be a marine biologist but I might. I think it could be a fun job, and I could learn a lot about rare animals. If I want to be a marine biologist is there anything that I need to start doing now in high school to be prepared for college? #science #marine-biology...
How useful is a major in commerce?
i have completed 10th std in India, and I am curious to know what jobs I can get with a degree in commerce. #commerce #career #career-counseling #education #business
What are requirements I would need to meet in order to become a Special Education Teacher?
I'm interested in becoming a Special Education Teacher. I visited a class one day and became interested in the job, #special-education #teaching #teacher #special-education/adapted-pe #education-of-children-with-autistic-spectrum-disorders #special-education-teacher
What should I do if I know what major I want to pursue, but not what profession?
I'm a high school senior #scholarships
Great tools / examples for first resumes
Hi everyone, I'm preparing my resume for my first intern. Mainly for HR positions in Hong Kong. I'm researching to find a simple yet standing out resumes. Do you guys have any good templates, examples, or tools for building resumes? I'd appreciate your personal examples too if you have one!...
If I want to be a sterile processing tech, where should I begin?
I am interested in health care, but don't have the time, or grades, to do a Nursing Program. #nurse #tech #hospital-and-health-care #processing #sterile #career-details
Is it difficult to be a psychologist/ do you have to be really smart?
#psychology #smart #psychologist
What are the pros and cons to our health-care system?
I am interested in and would like to pursue medicine. #healthcare
Describe a difference tasks you were face with and how you addressed it
#career looking for jobs I’m practicing the interview
What careers could you go into with a psychology degree?
I know the obvious ones like therapy and counseling, but I like psychology and I don't particularly want to go into that field.
#JULY20
whats the first step in owning your own business?
#business-intelligence
#business
How would I go about getting in to business?
Business beauty cosmetics #cosmetology
What are the specific responsibilities of a Family medicine doctor?
I am thinking about a career in medicine. I work well with kids and i also would like to work with adults. I am not sure what sector of medicine i specifically want to be in. #doctor #nurse
What does a typical workday look like for a Bioinformatician or a Statistical Geneticist?
Im looking to get my masters in bioinformatics and I want to make sure it’s going to be the right career choice for me. I currently have a background in medical laboratory science, working both in clinical labs and pharmaceutical labs.
What's a good typing speed?
I took an online words per minute typing test a few times, and got between 85 and 90 each time. Is this a good speed? Is this something I can put on my resume? #career-counseling #resume #resume-writing #evaluating-resumes
will there be internships in colleges?
I will start going to internships in junior year of high school, but I'm curious if there will be any more internships in college. #internships
I have a question!
Can professionals ask questions on CareerVillage. I know someone that has a quest but he can't ask it because it doesn't give him the option.
Thank You!
what are the different types of lawyers?
I know that there are different types of lawyers but what are they and how do their careers look different? #law #lawyer
What are tips of investigating crimes , violence investigations , becoming a police officer ? How many years of college would it take?
Im a sophomore also very passionate about investigating crimes and putting people in check to do the right things . #business #police officer # crime #solve crimes #detective #FBI
What do you do when you run out of ideas for a design?
I am passionate in graphic design mostly because I think I can better myself in art and I enjoy making designs when I have the time. #graphic-design
Is there such thing as a career in being an animal rescuer? Is there a specific organization in Boston that does this?
I want to be a vet but at the same time also an animal rescuer. I want to help save abused animals all over the world. I want to be a part of an organization to help treat and foster animals. #helpanimals #animalabuse
How would you go about finding a career in science after college?
I am getting close to college, and I am not sure what degrees you even need in a certain field to find a career in the sciences. #career
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