Career questions tagged advice
Data analysts, could share your experience and answer this questions? Thank You very much
What skills are most important? What skills you use every day? What qualifications would you recommend? What are the biggest challenges? What advice would you give someone starting this career?
Help me find a Job.
I recently completed my Master’s in Economics, and I am currently feeling quite lost about what direction to take. While people often assume that completing a master’s degree means having a clear career path, I honestly do not feel that way right now. My course was largely theoretical, and I have realized that I lack many of the practical and quantitative skills that seem to be expected in today’s job market. Initially, I wanted to become a professor. I genuinely enjoy teaching, and the idea of being in academia, doing research, and engaging deeply with a subject is something that still interests me. However, I have not been able to clear the exams required to become eligible for teaching positions, and it has made me question whether I should continue pursuing this path or consider other options. I want to clarify that my goal has always been to become a professor rather than simply take up teaching as a job. At the same time, I am now open to exploring other career paths if they align with my background and interests. The challenge is that I do not know where to start. If I decide to switch roles or move into a different field, I feel like I would be starting from scratch. I do not have a strong practical or quantitative skill set, and I am unsure about what I should learn, how to learn it, and which career paths would actually be realistic for someone with my background. Before suggesting internships or entry-level roles as the first step, I want to mention that I have already tried applying for them. Unfortunately, I have struggled to even get interview opportunities, which has made me realize that I may need to first build the right skills and profile to become a stronger candidate. For people working in economics, research, data, consulting, academia, or related fields, I would really appreciate your advice: * What skills should someone with a theoretical economics background build to become employable? * Should I start with quantitative tools like statistics, econometrics, Python, R, SQL, etc.? If yes, what would be the right order to learn them? * What career options are realistic for someone with a Master’s in Economics but limited practical experience? * Is it possible to transition into research-oriented roles, and what steps would help make that happen? * If I decide to move away from academia, what fields would make sense to explore? I would genuinely appreciate guidance from individuals who have experience in this area or have undergone a similar transition.
What path should I choose ?
Hello! I am currently pursuing BBA Business Analytics 3rd year. Parents want me to go for CAT (MBA exam in India) so I started taking coaching but I feel like it would be better to go for college placements or a job before doing masters. But I've already started coaching so I feel obliged to focus on CAT. I also have the option of going abroad for masters since I have family there and this is something I really want to do but it requires me to focus on completely different things so I'm just very confused and overwhelmed on what to do. My college is doing a lot of events and activties related to placements and just managing those with my CAT coaching and college studies has been tough
What are some jobs in Maryland that hire at 14?
Hi! I’m 14 years old and live in Maryland. I’m looking for my first job and would love advice from people who have experience hiring teens. Does anyone know of businesses near Odenton, Catonsville, Columbia, Ellicott City, or surrounding areas that hire 14-year-olds? I’m interested in part-time jobs for the summer and during the school year. I’ve already looked at some larger chains, but many either don’t hire at 14 or haven’t responded to my applications. I’d appreciate any recommendations for companies, local businesses, restaurants, ice cream shops, movie theaters, grocery stores, or other places that are known to hire responsible 14-year-olds. I’d also love any tips on how to stand out when applying with little job experience.
What are the differences between Athletic Therapist and Physiotherapist?
Like which has more school years, which is harder to do, which pays more, which is harder to job after school, which has more work to do in a normal day.....
Looking back, what is one mistake you made early in your career that you wish you could avoid—and how can I avoid it?
When starting out, mistakes are inevitable—everyone makes them. I’ve realized that what can make them harder is being too self-critical afterward. Instead of learning and moving forward, it’s easy to get stuck overanalyzing or doubting yourself. I’m trying to shift toward seeing mistakes as feedback rather than failure.
What separates someone who is ‘good’ in this field from someone who is truly exceptional?
I'm currently a High School senior, who graduates in less than a month and I’m particularly interested in international and global affairs as well as environmental studies. At this point, I don’t have formal experience in either field, but I’ve developed a strong interest through schoolwork and my growing curiosity about global issues like climate change, sustainability, and how countries work together to solve environmental challenges. As I start thinking more seriously about my future, I’m trying to understand what these fields actually look like in practice and what it takes to succeed in them long-term.
How can I combine my business/corporate communication degree with my passion for animals to create a meaningful career, and what steps should I be taking now—such as internships, networking, or skill-building—to stand out to employers in that space?
I am a senior at Baruch College, I have never had any internships, and I feel quite stuck on what I want to do with my degree/what exact fields interest me. I just know my interest in animals.
What things can I do to make the transition from dorm-life to renting a house easier and less intimidating?
I'm in the interview process for some part-time jobs, but the cost of everything right now is making me doubt myself. What things can I do on the side for extra cash in a college town? How do I budget for groceries and gas? Any advice about renting and living on your own would be greatly appreciate!
What should i be really good in if i want to study to become an Athletic Therapist later??
Im curently in grade 9 at a french school and want to know what to study harder in so i maximize my chances of getting my dream job. Should i also be worried that artificel inteligence might in some sort take it from?
How do I prepare myself for grad school as someone majoring in psychology, while also not knowing which "type" to go into.?
Im a sophomore in college currently majoring in psychology. I am still indecisive one which "type" of psychology I can show my skills, while also enjoy it. I would like to go into neuroscience, but also I don't want my skills in math to go away. I also knowing that I wouldn't mind working as a clinical psychologist or someone in human resources. How can I gather more skills or better prepare for grad school as someone who is always worried of never "making it" or having "enough" skills. Apologizes if this question is vague or all over the place.
How do I join and have time for clubs while I'm in college?
I'm a high school senior who dabbles in many activities like cross country, Interact, Dungeons and Dragons, High- Q, and much more. It is important to me to be able to unwind from the pressures of coursework by participating in enriching activities. I would like to identify the best way to set aside time for healthy and fun experiences.
How can a high school senior who is going to major in marketing and sales, while working over 25 hours a week, use that situation to actually build a competitive advantage rather than fall behind?
How can a high school senior who is going to major in marketing and sales, while working over 25 hours a week, use that situation to actually build a competitive advantage rather than fall behind? Most advice I see focuses on internships and traditional experience, but I’m curious what professionals in the field think - what non-obvious skills, habits, or opportunities actually help students stand out early in marketing and sales careers? What have you seen in real hiring or career paths that separates students who just “do activities” from those who build real momentum and stand out long-term? I’m trying to be intentional with limited time and would really value insight from people who’ve seen what actually works in the field.
Any advice for feeling a disconnect between your passions and making a difference in this world?
Hello! My name is Jayden, and I am currently a college freshman. I care a lot about the environment. But art is also my passion. I've felt conflicted and lost on how to proceed when it comes to my future. I want to do important things and help in causes I care about, but I also want to make art that is impactful. If anyone has any advice on how to narrow down career options, learning about career options, or just get through this stage of my life it would so helpful.
How do I balance a Marketing degree at a four-year university while also pursuing a tattoo apprenticeship and assisting at a salon I am worried about the cost of student housing in Sacramento and want to know how professionals managed high intensity side hustles during college.?
I’m a first-gen student and licensed cosmetologist transferring to Sacramento State. My mission is to open my own beauty or tattoo studio, and I’m using my Marketing degree to build that dream. I’m nervous about balancing full-time classes and housing costs with a hands-on apprenticeship or salon job. How do I stay financially stable without burning out? I want to make myself proud and bridge the gap between business school and my creative passions.
How can I ever become a professional singer songwriter? Is it genuinely possible to be successful in this field??
You don't need my life's story, but I've had this dream since I came out of the womb. Maybe even before. And there is simply nothing I love doing more (then singing and songwriting)! Nothing at all! So, as an almost fourteen-year-old girl (am I allowed to expose this information, anyways?), what am I to do here? What can I do to make this dream reality? Is this even a dream worth pursuing, or should it be more of a hobby? I would love some advice!
What was the hardest part of nursing school?
How did you get through it? some tips or advice on how to get through it? What is a typical day in nursing school like? How do you balance work and personal like while having complications in school?
What should I do right now as a Junior to prepare applying for Colleges?
How should I study which college suits me and the possible major I want to graduate with? How can I get proper aid and college readiness.
How much of a deciding factor should weather be for my colleges?
I'm a high school junior so I started looking at colleges, of course; However, since I'm from and have lived in San Francisco for my whole life, I haven't actually experienced any weather that is below 40 or above 80 degrees F for 95% of the year. Because of this I'm curious as to how important weather is for picking a college, and for those who already are/have been at college, how important was the weather when you picked for you?
What are some things to know before attending a higher level of education?
I want to know what other options there are besides attending college, and what should I know before going to college. Additionally, I want to know what are some useful things to accomplish or should prioritize that can be helpful on my journey.
What does it take to be a business manager?
I’m a 7th grader at Crane Middle School and I want to do business management. It’s interesting to me because I want to have my own company and do things on my own, like making plans and setting up projects. A time I planned something was when I had to schedule a babysitting meet up so I could pick up the client's child. I would love to have my own company focused on project management. I can show leadership and I am a good communicator. I usually manage the time I have to do things well. What is the most important skill I should work on now in middle school if I want to run my own project management company one day?
What are some tips for barbers.?
Hi, Jonathan and I going Crane middle in Yuma Arizona. I am trying to look for the best advice for barber so that when I grow up, I can be a professional barber and own my own barbershop so that I can make lots of money but not just for the money, but so I can help people feel confident in their self. Sincerely Jonathan
For those who went to a post-graduate school/degree, what was something about the process which they regretted?
I am a high school junior, and since I don't really know anyone who actually obtained a post-graduate education, I don't know anything about the process and what things are good to do and what things I shouldn't do. I also think that learning from mistakes is a very useful thing to do, whether they're mine or others', so I'm just curious: for people who had a post-graduate education, what was something they regretted? Anything like maybe gap years, something as a post-grad, something as a undergrad, anything.
Biggest tip you would give to yourself 5 years ago?
What piece of advice would you give yourself 5 years ago? Is there a decision or obstacle you could avoid if known about beforehand? Could others learn off of your experiences.
how do i find what i want to do?
im 17 in highschool and i dont feel passionate about many things and want to find something i want to do in the future
What Colleges Have A Good Child Development Major?
I'm currently in 10th grade and need to start researching more into colleges I want to attend. As we must make a list of colleges we are looking at for my scholarship program. I want to stay in california but out of state is considerable depending on their financial aid. I'm also completing my Associates Degree in hopes to finish before high school through LACCD. So a college willing to accept it would be perfect. With this in mind are there any colleges that stand out or come to mind as though I have a preference changes are willing to be made.
What makes a college application stand out?
As college begins to approach for many, building solid applications is a goal most students currently share. What are the best things that can be included in an application? How can I improve my college application?
How much fulfillment are you supposed to receive from your job?
One of the ways I find motivation is by doing things that I am interested in, but I am not really finding jobs that excite me- is this normal? Is it necessary for me to find a job that motivates me by being interesting to me, or do I just need to be happy with something that I don't really think I am pleased to pursue. Is it normal to find fulfillment (at least in some quantities) from your career?
Are there any remote jobs for a soon-to-be 16 year old? Any type, also looking for ways to quickly earn and save money.
Looking for a remote job to earn money. I've had no real jobs before, but I'm quick to learn and grow. I also need financial advice, since I'm hoping to save up and plan for the future. Any help or advice of any kind would be great.