Career questions tagged advice
What is the day-to-day work actually like for nurses, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs, and what are some things you wish you knew before choosing your career?
I'm a junior in high school and I've already narrowed down my career/major options but I'm still undecided and am in need of advice.
Help; Psychology ?
I am a freshmen in high school thinking of pursuing a career in psychology. What should I know, and what classes should I take? Honestly anything to help me out.
Question from a 9th grader: How did you get started in your career, and what choices helped you the most?
Hello! I am a 14-year-old 9th-grade student from the United States. For a school assignment, I am exploring potential future career paths and learning about what it takes to succeed in the professional world. I have a wide range of interests right now, including therapy/mental health, law enforcement, law, architecture, writing, and military service (especially the Air Force). If you work in any of these fields, I would love to hear your insights. To help me complete my assignment data, please include the following background information at the beginning of your response: Occupation: Current Age: Sex: The year you started working in this field: The Country and State you work in: Company name (if you are comfortable sharing) or general field: In your reply, please also include these details about your journey: Your Journey: How did you get started, and what steps did you take to get where you are today (such as specific classes, internships, or volunteering)? Opportunities: How did you find those opportunities, and what were the main benefits of doing them? Decisions: What opportunities did you choose to take—or pass up—and why? Obstacles & Advice: Is there anything currently holding people back in your field, and what do you recommend a student my age do (or avoid doing) to move forward? Thank you so much for your time and for sharing your input! Your advice will help me a lot as I plan my next steps.
Remote data labeling
What platforms are there for this type of work that’s for real? The only one that I’ve actually had direct experience with, that actually accepted me and that I actually worked on for a while so far was Outlier.AI (Project Aether). I’m taking project for platforms. What’s that one that have the same type of level requirements and not a whole lot more. I’m also open to any other similar types of remote work options or platforms I can try and apply for, it can be Data Labelling, AI Generalist, Search Engine Evaluating, Audio Evaluation, Audio/Voice Recording, Typing, Writing tasks, voice/audio narration, data entry, email management/organization, virtual assistant, bookkeeping, or anything that’s of some sort of similar/relative in nature (preferably ones that you could say definitely have at least potential/possibility of earning like, REAL income doing, rather than just something like maybe a couple to a few dollars per day)!
How is veterinary and what is it like on a day to day basis ?
I was wondering how veterinary looks like during work hours because that is something that is a choice of a career. I like helping animals and people but I'm also curious on how the treatment process is? I'm also curious on how the collage process looks like and how the classes are?
How do I find out what I want to do after high school?
I am a 16 year old student in high school trying to figure out what I want to do after I graduate. I've never been sure of what I would like to do after graduation. I would like to try out college, though I don't know what for. Any tips?
How can I get more improved on my communication skills #fyp #foryoupage?
I know how to communicate but trying to get better. What other communication skills or conversation starters should I start with saying. And how can I improvise.
im in sixth grade, does anyone have advice or to be a photographer?
I'm good at taking photos of nature and anything I like so, does anyone have advice for me to follow, because I want to become a photographer when I grow up, so please tell me!
How can I start independent research as a high school student?
Hi! I want to start doing independent research, but I don't know where to begin. Does anyone have any tips? Right now, I have a vague idea focused on procrastination. I'm especially interested in medicine, particularly neuroscience. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! :)
Is Philosophy a good choice?
As far as I know, Philosophy doesn't have many career options in it. Teacher, policy maker/defining ethics and like, someone who spreads their ideas through social media, author -- are some I am aware of. But does anything else also exist? What does a philosopher earn on average? Can there be time/researches and such things available, like in the Age of Philosophers - where they spread many ideas and such? Mainly, are Philosophers even recognised nowadays? What do the ones who have done a degree in philosophy do now-a-days?
How can I grow my non-profit and make an impact?
Hi! I recently founded this non-profit called ARNA Project and our mission is to provided healthcare literacy, support and inform student who are interested in medicine or science about opportunities (scholarship, research opportunities, basic knowledge like chemistry, what is neuro disease etc) through educational content posted on social media, and lastly care package send to hospital and mental health insitution as I notice many patients experience loneliness during their worst time so a small care package would remind them that they’re value, seen and support! Currently I’m working on social media and recruitment as we’re newly founded. Some future project I hope to accomplish by 2029 is 1. Care package send to hospital/ mental health insitution 2. A penpal program where kid struggles with mental/physical health can make friend through letter (volunteer) 3. Course/ workshop ( topic is still not decided yet) 4. health care literacy (Medicaid, insurance etc) through flyer in hospital, school, community in different languages 5. A proposed bill making basic healthcare literacy mandatory in high school or elementary ( I think this would be important since hs student is going into early adulthood and it would be great for them to understand their insurance etc) 6. Outreach and maintain sponsorship/partner ship with hospital/ non-profit/ education board etc (policy maker etc) There is more but those are what on our timeline right now. If anyone have any tips like how to build a website, finance, people we can collab with, anyone we can outreach too, etc would be really helpful! As said I am a junior in high school and is really new to this stuff. Any information is worth reading to me!:)
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.