Worcester, Massachusetts
How did you get good at typing quickly?
I like using computers for work much better than working in a store (as an example: a grocery store or a clothing store). I want to type faster!! Can you please tell me how you learned to use your computer keyboard more quickly? (I am in 11th grade but my parents do not have a computer at...
What Is The Training For A Vet Like?
Please Tell Me What Training Is Like For Vets! And I Realy Love Cats Thats Why I Wanna Be A Vet! #veterinary-medicine #training
What Skills Are Required To Be A Vet?
Hi Im Sky Troop And I Wonder What Skills Are Required To Be A Vet!
And I Hope Someone Can Answer My Question! #skills #required
What do social media marketers do on a day to day basis?
I'm a rising senior and this year I'm going to be working on my college applications. I want to be a marketing major. For anyone who works in social media as a marketer can you please help me understand what social media marketers do on a day to day basis? Im on social media all the time and I...
What is one topic I should definitely avoid on my college essays?
I've heard a lot about the college application process and how important essays can be. While I know it's important to be well-rounded and showcase intelligence, I just want to make sure I'm not immediately getting on the Admission Officer's bad side. A teacher mentioned, for instance, to avoid...
How difficult or simple would it be for people to find jobs after college?
I'm thinking ahead; I'm going to be a college freshman this fall. Also, I am planning on majoring in Engineering, #undecided on which one. #engineering #job-search #work #general-advice
What are the hours like in industrial design vs. web design in tech?
I'm in high school right now and I love design. I want to work for a big company where I can learn more about design at the start. I am ready to work really hard, but I also want to know what to expect so I can try to decide what my future will be like. What are the hours like for industrial...
How can I start building my network in the technology industry if I'm only in high school?
Some of the advisors on this website were telling other students that they should network to get jobs in technology or in finance or in other career fields. I want to try to do that, because I heard it will help me get internships and maybe a job. My family just works in jobs in stores, and we...
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
Do I need to memorize geometry and calculus for tech jobs?
Hi I'm a high school student in sactown and I need to decide what to do about my math classes. I asked a question here before about whether you use math in your job in tech and got alot of really helpful advice. Thank you for everyone who answered my question. Now I want to ask more...
How can I stand out for programming jobs straight from high school?
When I graduate high school I'm going to go to college but I also want to try to get some summer or after school jobs to help pay for school. What can I do to stand out for the competition? For example does it matter if I do a team sport or other things or are my grades and programming...
Is working at a tech company just like the HBO "Silicon Valley" show?
I've always been curious about working at a startup or at a big tech company in silicon valley. I got to watch the HBO show at a friends house the other day and I thought it was ultra funny. Although I did not get some of the jokes. But is that what it is really like? Especially the part where...
What types of careers are available for someone who majors in history?
I like history a lot and I am thinking about possibly switching my major to history and school but I wanted to see what careers were out there for people with a history degree. #teacher #history
What is a typical day in the life of an Astronomer?
I'm considering studying astronomy and physics in college. #physics #astronomy
If I want to take rigorous courses in college, should I drop sports?
I'm undecided whether I should play sports in college or not. #college #undecided #college-sports
How easy is it to find a job as a pharmacist after college?
I am looking at different career options and wondered about finding a job as a pharmacist? #career #pharmacy #pharmacist
What are the benefits of being a biomedical engineer?
I am junior in high school and am wondering about the benefits of being a biomedical engineer. #engineer #benefits
What courses do you recommend in high school or college to become a successful biomedical engineer?
I am interested in biomedical engineering and would like to take the right courses to be successful. #college #high-school #courses
How easy is it to find a job as a biomedical engineer fresh out of college?
I am a junior in high school and am worried about not finding a job as a biomedical engineer after college. #college #career
What are some financial requirements to becoming a biomedical engineer?
I am junior in high school, interested in biomedical engineering. #career
What steps should I take in college to become an Astronomer after college?
I love Astronomy and Physics and Biology. I haven't decided on what I want to do yet in college, and I want to decide between these two areas. #physics #astronomy
What does a biomedical engineer's day look like on a daily basis?
I am a junior in high school interested in biomedical engineering.
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...
What are some careers if I'm interested in medicine and technology?
I'm interested in medicine because I want to be able to help people, but I also think technology (like computers) is really fun. I'm wondering what careers use both, so that I can combine these interests. #medicine #computer #healthcare #technology #healthcare-technology
How do I get started in design?
Design is a career field I may want to try out. I'm still in 8th grade, so I can't get a part time job yet. How can I get started in design, on my weekends? I like to read design blogs, and I capture things I like on Pinterest. Are there any really good starter books I can read or sites I can...
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...
What is "Business Development"?
Hi, I'm in high school and I think I'm going to work in advertising, but I am still learning about other options. Someone came to speak at our school and said that she worked "in business development". I couldn't figure out what she really does. What does business development really mean, and...
What programming language should I try to learn first?
I am just learning to program in high school, but I am already learning HTML and CSS and Javascript. What should my next programming language be? I am going to go to college and I would like to start learning my next language now so I can be ahead of things for college. I know that "it...
What do brand managers actually do?
I think that something in marketing might be a good career choice for me. I thought that maybe I could start in customer service and work my way up to brand management, but maybe that's not the right way to reach my goal. But I would like to also know what a brand manager actually does every...
What do I need to qualify for a customer service job?
I think there are some jobs in my area where I can work in customer service. What do I need to qualify for a customer service job? Do I need to have a certain college major, or can I go straight from high school. Do I need previous experience? Every job seems to require previous experience, so...
What types of careers offer traveling?
I just want to travel and wake up with a new beautiful view once or twice a week. #career #travel
What would be a good area to live in when you're considering to be a psychologist?
I'm a senior in high school. I want to look for colleges in the area where I should start to live my life. Suggestions? #psychology
What is the path to becoming a high school guidance counselor?
I'm interested in working in education, and I want to know how much schooling I need to become a guidance counselor. #education #counseling
How do I become a school psychologist?
I would really like to work with high school students as a psychologist. What do I have to do to make that happen. I am currently a senior in high school. #school #psychologist
How much money can I make if I work at a restaurant?
I think that I want to work during college to make more money. I never worked at a restaurant before but I know that you make most of your money from the tips. So if you work at a restaurant part time while you are doing your college work can you please tell me how much money you think you...
What are some ways I can be better at speaking confidently?
Every time I get called on in class or I have to present to the whole class I get really nervous, ESPECIALLY if I have to stand up when I'm doing it!! I tried to speak at home in the mirror to practice because my teacher suggested it but it feels silly. Some of the other students are more proud...
Was it hard to have a job during college?
I want to go to a four year college in Boston, and I think I am going to need to work during college. I will have some scholarships and maybe loans but I heard that they don't pay for books or food. For people who worked during college, was it hard? What did you do for your job and how did you...
What is a job in industrial design like?
Hi, I'm in 8th grade and I am curious to hear from industrial designers. I heard that industrial designers design all of the things that we use in homes and schools. But what is a job in industrial design actually like? Are you like an artist? I want to imagine if I would like the job or not....
How do I know if I have what it takes to be a programmer?
I think maybe I want to be a computer programmer, and make websites. How do I know if I have what it takes to be successful? I really want to know the truth. For example do I need a certain amount of grades? Or is there something I can do to figure out if I am not good enough? Sometimes people...
How did you figure out what you wanted to do for your career?
I'm in junior year in highschool. Sometimes I have some ideas for what I want to be, but most of the time I really have no idea. I think I should have better ideas so I can go to college with some kind of plan. When did you know what you wanted to do for your career? #career-options
What do advertising people really do?
Everywhere I go I see advertisements. Who makes them and how do you get a job in advertising? I watched some mad men, but does it still work that way? What are the jobs I can get out of college in advertising and how do I decide which of the jobs are best for me? #marketing #advertising...
What is the worst kind of day in your job in software engineering?
I wonder if there's something bad about being in software engineering. What's the worst thing about your job in the form of a day that might be really tough for you or unpleasant? I do not want to tell you what my guess is, because I want to know what the real answer is based on your...
What does one or a few types of typical days look like for you if you're a game designer?
I just asked this question about programming but I want to ask also for game designers. Are you mostly drawing all day in a studio? What does it feel like and what do you actually do? Do you only work on one game at a time? If there are different types of days, I would really like to know what...
What does one or a few types of typical days look like for you if you're a software engineer?
I know that you write codes but what does it feel like and what do you actually do? Do you just get an email with code you need to write and then you spend all day writing code? Do you get lots of breaks? If there are a few different types of days, please let me know what the types are. I would...
Do you really use math in your job?
For people who work with computers, did your highschool math class really teach you anything that you use in your job? Sometimes math class is okay, but most of the time its just really really really boring. Do I even need to know this stuff? Sometimes I get the work, but some of the really...
What's the difference between a computer programmer and a software engineer?
Some people say I should be a programmer, but I can't figure out the difference from a software engineer. Please help. #engineer #computer #software #programming
How did you become confident in your programming abilities?
I started trying to learn to program, and I want to ask professional programmers how you became confident in your skills. Did it take you a long time? When did you know you were really awesome at programming? #engineering #programming #confidence
What's the best way / place to learn about new programming technologies?
It seems like everyday there are new apps and things coming out. It makes it hard to decide what to learn. What's the best places to find out what I should look into more if I want to become a programmer? I heard I can ask questions about getting into video gaming, and I like that, but I don't...
Did you have an internship in high school? For marketing people please.
I'm really interested in working in marketing, and my school said that I should try to get an internship in the summer. But I have plans for camp in the summers and I don't know if I can do an internship. Do I really need an internship? For people who work in marketing, did you have an...
How much can I get paid after I finish college for programming?
I heard that there are a lot of jobs in programming, and my school has a class where we can learn to program computers. I'm going to take it next year I think. How much money do people make after they finish college for programming? I don't really know how much scholarships I'm going to get for...
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