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Whats some advice you'd give to a junior in high school?
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Simeon’s Answer
Generally, outside of some entry level positions (but even including most of those), people get jobs because of who they know, not what they know. It's important to remember that you need to build bridges before you need them. If you find yourself in need of a bridge right now, it's already too late. One of the first things to remember with networking is that it's difficult to network above your employment level, meaning you'll have the easiest time networking with people who are just like you. Networking is more of a long-game thing. Once the friends you've made are doing better off, they are likely to turn around and help you find a position as well. Trying to network to managers and recruiters is not really different than a normal cold-call asking for job positions. Go to events if you can, but don't forget to reach out to the people that you already know. Try to build connections with people you have genuine chemistry and connection with if possible. It won't do you much good to go to a networking event and make generic small talk with people and then swap business cards. Think about how likely you would be to recommend someone like that for a job opening. How would you know you could recommend them at all? You need to find people you naturally connect with who will positively remember you and be excited to have you join their company some day.
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Erik’s Answer
Hi Daniela,
That is a great question!
As a Junior in high-school, you need to start thinking about what you want to study in college, and what kind of career you want to pursue.
I mean, you are going to college in the hopes of becoming more prepared for the career that you want.
I know that you have a bit of time before you will need to work in the real world, but my advice is, study what you like/enjoy to study. I am not saying to avoid difficult things to study, but as long as you enjoy it, study it. Then, if you are looking for a potential career, look at the doors that the courses that you enjoy open for you. If you major in courses that you do not enjoy, you will either be miserable, or you will not succeed in those courses in the first place. I have seen countless of people go one direction because they enjoyed the job-description, but they could not handle studying the required courses. For example, I have several friends who wanted to become veterinarians. To become one, you must take the pre-vet courses such as zoology, vertebrate and invertebrate biology, etc. It was great that my friends wanted to be veterinarians, but they could not get good grades in the required courses. Not only did they not finish those classes, but they had to spend more money and time because they had to change their majors. It is okey to make mistakes, but these particular mistakes are too costly.
I hope this answer helps you,
Sincerely,
Erik Melekh.
That is a great question!
As a Junior in high-school, you need to start thinking about what you want to study in college, and what kind of career you want to pursue.
I mean, you are going to college in the hopes of becoming more prepared for the career that you want.
I know that you have a bit of time before you will need to work in the real world, but my advice is, study what you like/enjoy to study. I am not saying to avoid difficult things to study, but as long as you enjoy it, study it. Then, if you are looking for a potential career, look at the doors that the courses that you enjoy open for you. If you major in courses that you do not enjoy, you will either be miserable, or you will not succeed in those courses in the first place. I have seen countless of people go one direction because they enjoyed the job-description, but they could not handle studying the required courses. For example, I have several friends who wanted to become veterinarians. To become one, you must take the pre-vet courses such as zoology, vertebrate and invertebrate biology, etc. It was great that my friends wanted to be veterinarians, but they could not get good grades in the required courses. Not only did they not finish those classes, but they had to spend more money and time because they had to change their majors. It is okey to make mistakes, but these particular mistakes are too costly.
I hope this answer helps you,
Sincerely,
Erik Melekh.
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Marica’s Answer
I would really think about what you like to do and start setting your course. Do you like numbers? Art? What makes you happy and excited? You can start looking into careers etc, but really dig into what you like to do and your interests. Study something you love!!
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Richard’s Answer
Take as many AP or IB courses in high school. Getting college credit in high school can save you time and money.
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Tsion’s Answer
Hi
First I would suggest taking as many AP classes as you can. It will save you time and money when you get to college!
Second, I would start thinking about a career that interests you. To do that, you might want to find and ask people that are already in the field or people who are in school for that career on how they like the field, what made them choose it..etc.
Sometimes we still won't know what we want to major in prior to getting into college and if that is the case, you might want to take a year off after your high school graduation and explore variety of fields by doing internships or volunteer work.
And focus on getting your SAT score high so that you'll be able to get high scholarship to the school of your choice.
Good Luck!
First I would suggest taking as many AP classes as you can. It will save you time and money when you get to college!
Second, I would start thinking about a career that interests you. To do that, you might want to find and ask people that are already in the field or people who are in school for that career on how they like the field, what made them choose it..etc.
Sometimes we still won't know what we want to major in prior to getting into college and if that is the case, you might want to take a year off after your high school graduation and explore variety of fields by doing internships or volunteer work.
And focus on getting your SAT score high so that you'll be able to get high scholarship to the school of your choice.
Good Luck!
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Lisa Bond’s Answer
Hi Daniela! In addition to the other comments, I offer you two recommendations: 1. I would encourage you to take the opportunity to show your leadership skills by taking on leadership positions in any organization or club you are involved in. Whether it's chairing a committee or being an officer like the president or treasurer. Showing your leadership is important. 2. I would also recommend you make a list of the colleges and universities you're interested in. Your list should include information like: if the school offers the major you're interested in, the GPA and SAT/ACT scores for incoming students, scholarships, and other financial aid they offer for incoming students, deadlines for applications, application fees, etc. This list provides you with the knowledge you need for applying to the schools of your choice.
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Cindy’s Answer
Hi Daniela!
My advice would simply be this one word: Focus. Junior year is all about what your next steps are after high school graduation. Your grades (if you chose to attend college) should be up to par with the requirements of your desired schools. Ensure you begin to involve yourself with your school and have a good resume. This will help you if you chose to work right after high school or to just have for internships and other things. Being a junior is no joke. While it's super fun and enjoyable at times, you should know that you still need to be serious about some sort of future (whatever that may be for you). Understand as well, that you are a human being at the end of the day. Do not overwhelm yourself with what you can't do just because others are doing it. Learn to be a better you, in the way that will help you. Not help the way that others perceive you.
My advice would simply be this one word: Focus. Junior year is all about what your next steps are after high school graduation. Your grades (if you chose to attend college) should be up to par with the requirements of your desired schools. Ensure you begin to involve yourself with your school and have a good resume. This will help you if you chose to work right after high school or to just have for internships and other things. Being a junior is no joke. While it's super fun and enjoyable at times, you should know that you still need to be serious about some sort of future (whatever that may be for you). Understand as well, that you are a human being at the end of the day. Do not overwhelm yourself with what you can't do just because others are doing it. Learn to be a better you, in the way that will help you. Not help the way that others perceive you.
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Yasemin’s Answer
Hi Daniela! I agree with the previous responses. Adding to that, I would also commit to some extracurriculars that you like to help out with college applications and also study well for your SAT. Check out your clubs at school if you can or take time in virtual volunteering as well; Khan academy is very helpful in with the SATS, I would advise to also start early and give yourself time to get a good score. AP classes definitely help as well, they save you money by exempting you from taking general education intro courses in college that can be costly and more difficult than high school ones.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
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Richard’s Answer
As a Junior in high-school, I would be sure to develop good study habits. Read your assignments. Make sure you do your homework promptly. Don't procrastinate. Think of questions to ask your teachers. Your interests may change through your junior and senior year.
Start to talk to people about what they do as a career. Interview them. How did you get into this or that? What is required to know or study to do this? What do you like or dislike about what you do? How does it impact society? What should people in those careers expect to make and what does the career path look like?
Be curious.
All the best!
Start to talk to people about what they do as a career. Interview them. How did you get into this or that? What is required to know or study to do this? What do you like or dislike about what you do? How does it impact society? What should people in those careers expect to make and what does the career path look like?
Be curious.
All the best!