Career questions tagged career-paths


What types of options do i have to start my engineering career as a highschooler ?
I am looking to become an engineer, but I'm still only in high school,l and I don't know what type of path I should take, so if it's a college degree or an internship I still don't know much.

Online degrees
What are degrees that can be completed fully online or 80% online?


How do you become involved in trade or union programs with efficiency, as well as high chances of success?
What allows higher chances of acceptance to trade programs?

Is there anything you wish you knew before taking your first LVN/LPN job that would've made your first year smoother? #Spring25
I start my LVN program next month, honestly I'm feeling really excited and anxious about what's ahead. So I would love to hear from others experience- especially anything you wish someone told you before stepping into your first role/ job as an nurse.

How to figure out career?
What do I do if I still don't know what I want to do for a career? I'm currently working and plan to work during college, but its not something I'm passionate about and I want to discover what it really is that I would love to do for the rest of my life. Any tips or paths I can take? Maybe ways to narrow my options? #Spring25

What career paths are there for a chemistry major?
I am an incoming freshman at Northwestern University. I have taken Organic Chemistry I and II and Purdue already, and am looking to continue in the field.

What is the necessary education and career path towards becoming a nurse anesthetist and how long does it typically take?
What are the steps necessary to become a nurse anesthetist?

What are some careers that you can go into after studying musical theatre and decide not to pursue a life on the stage? #spring25
I am excited to start my musical theatre major in the fall, but curious to see what other careers people have gone into if the stage is not in the cards.

what to do for business in collage?
What is the best business degree, and why should you get it? I don't necessarily mean most money, but like best for the long term, as I'm going into college and would like to know. #Spring25

What are job options are offered once you become a pharmacist?
I'm currently a high school senior who recently got admitted to a direct entry program for pharmacy. Just wondering what other jobs pharmacists can take on that isn't the average retail or clinical positions. I understand pharmacy isn't as surface level as it seems so I'm really curious about all the mini labels and positions that is available. Thanks in advance!

What are the main differences between Environmental Health Specialists and Environmental Health Officers? How do they compare in terms of job responsibilities, salary expectations, educational requirements, and work-life balance? Overall, are these careers worth considering??
I'm a senior in high school and I want to get my Bachelor's of Public Health during my undergraduate studies! I'm currently exploring future career options within Environmental Health and am trying to narrow down fields that are especially appealing to me. #Spring25

Should I pursue what I actually like in college (considering major and likely careers resulting), or should I pursue a major with a career with a more successful prospective career?
For example, I love art and deep down I want to pursue something art-related, but it is hard to advance and earn money as an artist. Therefore, I am considering a Business major and Chinese, even though I have no real drive for business, I am just assuming it will be easier for me to find a financially comfortable job after school.

How do you choose a career path in art when there are many options and interests?
I paint, design, draw, illustrate.

What are the most important courses or opportunities I should focus on during my first year to set myself up for success in the meteorology program?
Are there any internships I should look for?

What path did you take to get into conservation?
I want to get into conservation and wildlife rehab. I'd like a few pointers to help me get started in the right direction. #spring25

How do I enter myself into the animal psychology field, and what career paths are available there (that can sufficiently support me)?
I am a senior in high school who, somewhat recently, discovered that I enjoy observing animal behaviors. I've always known that I love general/human psychology, but applying them to animals makes it much more fun for me. It's not a common field and there's not much out there that I can find on it. Also, to clarify, I am not interested in a veterinary path, as I do not want to treat animals (at least, not based on physical health).

How to start a brand as international and creative person in usa from scrach in minimum budget after graduation what steps should be taken to start a successful career?
I am doing my masters in usa and what to know more about my career options here as I want to start my own brand so I need to know the details of every steps and legal formalities that should be followed to start a professional career

What financial planning is needed for a travel nurse career?
Agency cover the cost of housing but not everything so what cost should I anticipate or expect when becoming a travel nurse?

How can I get a head start in Real Estate?
I’m a junior in high school and unsure of my career path, but I would like to know a bit about real estate because I am likely to choose econ or business as my major.

What career paths could I potentially be in ?
I am currently 16 and a junior in high school, I take a Arts and Media class but I am unsure that I'd like a career path in that but more of a engineering interest. What steps should I do to know what to do for the future?

As someone with a degree in exercise science, what are some career options available if I decide not to further my education in the form of professional school?
Exercise science is a super intriguing degree, but often individuals are confused on what career options are out there. For instance, many people decide to further education by PT school, but what if I want to work right away?

How did you find the right career for you??
What kind of experience got you to decide on the right career path?

What has been the biggest challenge in growing your career in cardiology ?
Open-ended response please explain your journey in detail. i want to use the answers as a survey for my project. thank you :)

What parts of your job as a cardiologist cause you the most stress ?
Multiple choice - Long hours, complex patients, paperwork, legal risks, lack of support, keeping up with new treatments, other – please specify and explain why in detail

When did you realize your career wasn't what you wanted to do?
Im interested in writing as a career but im unsure if im making the right choice.

How do I decide what Major or career path I want to follow?
I'm currently a sophomore in high school and I have to start thinking about college since Junior year is coming up. Throughout high school my original plan was to pursue accounting and major in finance because I always thought that accounting would ensure me a stable job; however, I'm having my doubts and now I'm considering science. I love science and would love to pursue it as a career but I was always unsure because of how science degrees are known for being notoriously hard. Additionally, I'm not sure what jobs I can get with a science degree that isn't within the medical field. (I don't want to be in medical) I'm currently feeling overwhelmed and unsure because I also don't know what my strengths and weaknesses are.

I have a general idea of what I want to do, but what if my decision changes after I decide on a specific career choice?
I don't want to dedicate to something but then realize that I don't like it or my opinion on other occupations has changed. Is there any way I can know for certain and guarantee that I will do something that I enjoy?

What is a good starting job that makes decent money?
I want to make enough money in order to buy food and pay rent.

What suggestions do you have that can involve my love of crafts ?
I love to do crafts, and I would like a career or job that involves crafting.