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How does one simply select a career out of all the other possible paths to choose from?
I'd like to know how people are able to select a career pathway and how or what it is that interest them. #college #doctor #teacher #student #graduate
Do you have to be a good public speaker to have a career at PIMCO?
I am not a good public speaker and fear that that's important if I want to pursue a career in business (specifically investment management). How important is it? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #public-speaking
Do men get paid more in engineering than woman and if so, why is that?
Im a chemical engineering student in my senior year and my sister also wants to become an engineer so that she may have good paying job, but it requires a lot of sacrifice. Is it worth it for woman to become engineers even though they don't get paid as much as men? #college #engineering...
To study law`are there characteristics that will help you get there or is there a personality you must have?
I am a junior at a high school in L.A. I ask this question because law interests me but I don't know if I have the personality to pursue this career. #law #lawyers #business-lawyer
How often do neonatal nurses see critical care newborns and how do you deal with what's happening in front of you?
I want to be a neonatal nurse and I love babies so much and it hurts me to see them in pain so I want to help them in any way I can. I want to know how often I'll see critical care babies so I can mentally prepare myself for what I will experience in my career. #neonatalnursing #nicu #nurse...
What are some ways of getting connections while you're in college?
Making connections is very important and something everyone should be doing. Not sure how and where to start networking though. #university #internships #college-bound #networking
Other than volunteering, what are other extracurriculars that makes an applicant unique on a college application?
I already know that volunteering is an important extracurricular activity, but what are other important activities to consider? I am a part of a few clubs at school, play the piano, and volunteer at an elderly center, but what are some activities that can set me apart from other candidates?...
What types of jobs do people with international relations majors do?
I am trying to figure out what to major in and want to hear from someone who majored in international relations. #college #international #relations
How do you follow up with a recruiter?
I'm a sophomore in college, and I attended a career fair a few days ago. I talked to a lot of recruiters and many of them gave me their business cards so I could keep in touch in them or ask them any questions. I'm not sure how I would follow up with them, or what I should say, and I would love...
What kind of classes or internships would be helpful to take if I want to do PR in the music industry?
It took me a few years to find out what I wanted to study in college while I was at a community college, taking a lot of different classes to see what interests me the most. I really liked mass communication classes and found out about public relations and think it would be a fun career path....
What are the merits of studying abroad?
I am a second year student in college, and I was thinking about studying abroad after one of my friends told me she was planning on doing so the next year. I would love to find out more information about the program, but I'm not sure if it is the right decision. Are their specific majors that...
What is an appropriate attire for a job interview in finance for men?
I hope that some of the men working in finance can give us an idea of what the right attire might be. Thanks so much in advance. #finance #interviews #financial-services #investment-management #investing
How do you balance your schoolwork and your social life?
I've been in college for one year, and I'm currently in my second year. College has been much harder on me than I expected it to be, and I often find myself spending the majority of my time studying for my classes. I want to go out and have fun, but I see my friends and classmates studying and...
how many criminal psychologist jobs are our there?
I want to be one. #criminal-justice #psychology #law-enforcement
What can I expect from college, and how can I prepare for it?
I will be going to college next fall, and I'm not sure what to expect. Many of my friends who are in college tell me conflicting stories. Some of them say that they are having a great time and they go out a lot. Some of them tell me that it is very hard academically and that they often spend...
How likely will it be that I will end up in a career within my field of study?
I been noticing that many people do not end up doing what they initially studied for. For example, a person majors in business but end up as weight trainers at a 24 hour fitness! #itiswhatitis #career-counseling #career-choice #career-path #undecided #college-major
Should high school students be focused on doing extracurricular activities based off of what they would want to major in college?
I have a friend who really wants to become a doctor, and almost all her extracurricular activities are tied around medicine. She did a medical program in Harvard, volunteers at a hospital, etc. Would she have a better chance of getting in somewhere because she knows what she wants and is doing...
How rigorous is a medical sciences minor?
I'm a Design major but am vastly interested in the medical field, but not enough for a major. How rigorous is the average Medical minor, and what opportunities arise because of it? #medicine #education #college-minor #college #higher-education #career
What does a typical day look like for a social worker?
I am a junior in high school and am curious about what exactly social workers do. #social-worker
What extracuricular activities/volunteering should I do in Highschool?
Hey there! So, I'm going to become a freshman in a few days and I'm really lost on what I should do with my extracuricular activities/volunteering. I'm not apart of a sports team because I do not enjoy sports like others. And I'm not apart of a program (AVID, Theater, Sport Teams, etc.). What I...
Can attending a small university hinder your post-grad job prospects when compared to a larger university with more connections?
As a graduating senior who is constantly looking into job opportunities I am beginning to wonder if my decision to attend a small private school could be hurting my chances of finding a job because of a lack of connections, when compared to my friends who attended larger schools. #college...
As a Computer Science Major (or any CS related major) who has no prior work or internship experience, what do you suggest I do to get a programming job or internship?
As the question states, I am a CS major who has little experience and has only done a few side projects that were not too advanced (in web dev and basic networking principles). I am trying to get an internship and I have been sending out resumes and going to career fairs, but most companies...
When choosing what you want to do, is a stable income more important than chasing after what you actually want to do?
All my life, I was constantly encouraged to follow the path of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon. I never felt queasy at the sight of blood, I find the heart to be the most interesting organ in the body, and I even would watch surgery videos on YouTube from Mayo Clinic. Although this may have...
What do you believe is the best career that incorporates all parts of STEM?
STEM has a huge part in many careers, and with many careers to choose from, having the most involvement of STEM elements can sway what someone would want to look for in their career. #engineering #career #science #technology #math #stem #japan #career-options #experiences
What do you do in Community College?
Due to financial situations, I will most likely be going to either Santa Monica, LA, or Pasadena Community College. However, I do not want to waste time and make sure I spend time making sure i can transfer into UCLA during my 3rd year. What should I do to make sure I'm setting up my future?...
Best website for internships near me?
Does anyone know any legit websites about paid/non paid internships? #career #art #work #social #internship
What are possible career paths to end up working as a writer for the New York Times/New Yorker?
I'm interested in English/becoming a writer, enjoy working for publications #writing #english #creative #publications
What’s the best way to find internships while in college?
I want to find a good internship during college that can help me once I graduate. #college #internships
what courses do you need to have a welding career?
I know it has something to do for engineering..but I don't know specific ones #engineer #welding #weld
how can i become a successful writer?
experiences and journeys from successful #writers #writing #journalism
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