Career questions tagged careers
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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.
My question is what would a day-in-the-life of an electrical engineer consist of Would this job require college/schooling/an apprenticeship as-well??
I'm in 11th grade and I honestly have a rough idea on what I'm interested in pursuing (Electrical Engineering) but I don't know for sure if this is the career for me. I know it requires a lot of brainpower and it is a harder career to pursue. My dad said basically I would be guiding the electricians on the job site and mostly sitting creating designs/etc. not really doing the hard hands-on work that beats up your body. I have good grades and a high GPA, I have a 23 on the ACT (still trying to improve that), and I live in Southern Mississippi on the Gulf Coast. I would like to help people when I get older, preferably directly and indirectly. And I don't really want to sit in a desk ALL day, but I don't mind the occasional couple hours of working while sitting. I don't think I'd want to go into the military. I know that I'm probably gonna need to go to some sort of school after high-school to cover Tri-Care for my medical stuff. I don't know how long I would need to go to school for though.
Can I be a K-pop idol with my ethnicity???
My ethnicity is Korean-Japanese (mom) and Thai-Taiwanese (dad) so I'm technically 4 ethnicities and I don't know if I would be able to be an idol with my background. And if I was in a k-pop agency how would I get in?
What are good specialties in the medical industry to look into?
I'm looking for suggestions about a specialty in the medical industry with high earnings. I'm interested in knowing the schooling required and the day to day outlook of having this job. Along with that what the difficulties of going through this process looks like.
What career(s) or industries might best fit me?
I'm good at reading, writing, I'm creative, and I'm decently with technology. My hobbies are reading, playing games, and and watching TV shows. I'm none-too-great with math, though. I'm interested in becoming something like a librarian or someone who helps manage files. What strength(s)/experience(s) do you recommend for the careers in question? How can I utilize what I'm good at to find a job/start a career in one of those fields?
Diploma In Business In Information Technology-South Africa ?
How broad is IT? And what careers come out in it?(Specifically in South Africa( Is doing it by Diploma a disadvantage than Honors/Bachelors?
Why does tech feel so immoral?
Why does tech feel so immoral? I'm a computer science student having a change of heart regarding my degree. I don't think it's helping humans more than doing the opposite of that. I think I wanted to go for something that involves more activism like journalism or law. Fields which actually help solve world problems. I'm stuck and in need of direction. Someone please help me
How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?
As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am currently not enthusiastic about the clinical work it would entail. The real reason I want the degree is for security---if research ends up being too unstable, or if I need to take a break from education for any reason, clinical pharmacy seems like a good option financially and stability-wise. But as it stands, I really can't see myself doing it as a career---that simply isn't where my passion lies. So firstly: Does this plan make sense? Could someone with an educational background like the one I described be marketable to big pharma for research? If so, would someone with a PharmD (who has a heavy Organic Chem focus through electives, undergrad research, internships and summer programs, etc.) be marketable to PhD or fellowship programs in the realm of drug synthesis? Would it be possible to acquire the relevant experience to make it so, or would that pursuit conflict too strongly with pharmacy coursework/residency? Are there other, perhaps more straightforward ways to make it to the R&D roles I want, while still offering more secure and well-paying job options (without clinical focus, ideally)?
College Applications/Schools List Deciding Career?
Hello I am a rising senior; I am wondering if anybody could give me advice on college applications. I live in Florida and I feel like staying in state would be a reasonable choice especially since it is expensive to go out of state. I want to major in Psychology and become a licensed psychologist. I am almost done completing my associate degree in high school. It would allow less money to pay for college. But I heard by my family that I should at least reach for some big schools out of state but I am unsure whether too. I have a couple listed but wondering if I should not apply for them. I will be applying for all universities in Florida and right now I have UT Austin, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M, UT Dallas (I choose to put 3 schools in Texas since I really liked the atmosphere and the city there when I visited family). If anybody was in my position during college application season or decided to stay in state in Florida instead. What advice/guidance would you give? Also it would be really helpful if anybody majored in psychology and had any experiences of choosing a school in Florida that helped flourish their career.
What to study to become Detective?
What path in studies and all should I pursue if I plan to become a detective(like in law enforcement, probably like CID/CBI/FBI, etc.), (without being a patrol officer and all first, and then taking the long-term journey?) Also, will the same path work out for an investigative psychologist? If not, then what path should I pursue in this case? Can I work in(or with) law enforcement in this case?
Which career would suit me based on the way I think and what I enjoy.?
One thing I've noticed is that I'm fairly good at reading people's emotions and picking up on how they're feeling, even when they don't say it directly. I'm also naturally curious about why people think and behave the way they do. If I could, I'd love to understand the mind of the person in front of me. I love mythology a lot and love learning about different myths(got this love from Percy Jackson) Another thing about me is that I rarely accept an idea at face value. Whenever I support a statement, I almost immediately start thinking of its weaknesses. After a minute or two of deep thought, I can usually come up with a convincing argument against it. Then I often find myself questioning that argument too, creating another opposing statement. And the series of contradictions goes on. Plus, I love those high and mighty rivalry talks you mostly get to see between enemies and all. Makes me feel royal- and I love feeling royal. I am fairly good at academics, but I tend to forget it easily. And I particularly don't like Science much. Because in physics and chemistry, most of the things aren't very clear; I am still unable to get the meaning of velocity(How does distance play a role in it...So I take it as speed in displacement) Outside of academics, I love reading manga, manhwa, and books, especially fantasy, science fiction, psychological, and mystery stories. I also enjoy anime—both mainstream series and those with deeper psychological or philosophical themes. I'm drawn to stories that explore complex characters, moral dilemmas, and human nature more than series that only contain battles. Some of them I love are: Percy Jackson, A Song of Ice and Fire, One Piece, Tokyo Revengers, Naruto, Tomodachi Games and thousands of others.But, I am no good at drawing. I'm especially interested in psychology, human behaviour, and understanding how people think. I would love to read the mind of the person in front of me. One thing I know for sure is that I don't want a job where I spend the entire day sitting alone reading or reviewing long documents, reports or graphs(I hate statistics). I have considered careers like a detective specialised in psychology, a forensic psychologist, an author and all. I would love a career with some adventure. Based on this, what careers do you think would genuinely fit my personality, strengths, and interests? I'm looking for suggestions beyond the obvious ones like "psychologist,"(I could consider it, but it's not the best one) especially careers that involve analysis, investigation, strategy, behaviour, or decision-making. Also, the career should have a good salary. But please, try to recommend me a career that would be kind of adventorous for me, one that I would enjoy.
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.
Is Nuclear Neuroradiologist a real career path I can take?
I've been on a long journey trying to find a career I want to pursue, and this one sounds very promising to me. However, the only problem is that I can't find any real information about it besides AI overviews. I'm starting to believe this isn't a viable option to consider. If anyone has real information about this career, please let me know! I would greatly appreciate it.
If my strengths are helping people and acceptance what types of careers or industries might best fit me ?
What other strengths or experiences do i need for this career.
How can you best find internships, jobs, networking opportunities and etc in college Is it mainly by asking your professors and other staff members?
Wow, it has been way too long since I've used this. Well, here are some updates about myself: I'm sixteen now, I just finished 10th grade at JD Clement Early College, and I've decided that I want to major in English and minor in journalism. I actually joined Hillside's theatre department and jazz band (playing the guitar), and I was second-cast (behind a senior) for a main role in Seussical: the Musical as Jojo. I'm mainly invested in my creative writing now, and have a few manuscripts of stories that I've already finished—although I will continue doing theatre and jazz band. I know that I may not make much money from publishing books, and I've decided that I would also like to find a job that is still related to writing, even if it isn't fictional writing. Should I just talk to people in the English department?
If you were a business student again, what would you do differently to better prepare for your career?
I am currently a undergraduate junior majoring in accounting and a minor in international business. I want to make sure I'm using my time in college wisely to prepare for the real world.
What careers are available in Environmental science ? #Spring26
I am interested in learning about Environmental science career paths.
What are skills are needed for bank managers ?
I am a junior in college, majoring in economics BA. I am still figuring out what careers to pursue. What might be other careers to consider?
How to create a professional resume for attachment/ internship for a Data Science student?
I'm a data science student at the University of Zimbabwe, and I'm about to apply for 1 year attachment, but i don't know how to qualify for the entry level positions
What is the best approach to getting accepted by employers?
The closer I get to graduating high school, the more nervous I am to get a job. I just want to be able to show employers I want work. Without a job I just get lazier and put my skills to waste. I want to be able to use the skills I gained throughout high school and Tech schools.
How do I build a future that feels like my own?
As an incoming freshman nursing student, I know that the definition of success in the industry is finding a role that provides care but also has substantial pay scales as well, which is why many in the industry head to hospitals or private practice. However, I want to build a successful future where I give back to my community, while caring for myself financially and mentally. I do not want the burnout I see from so many, but feel called to this industry and to serve others due to my own life experiences. What tips do you have for building my own future and not what society labels as successful?
Which careers are the most AI proof, and involves hands on work.
I want to find a career that is long term, and will not be affected badly by AI so I don't risk losing my job.
What are the best steps to take to help in achieving a career as an Anesthesiologist?
I am a BIO Major and have taken all requirements to meet graduation, but now I would like to know the next steps to take; LECOM or other post graduate courses. Which would benefit me to reaching my career goal?
What degree do you have to get to become a food scientist?
What degree do you have to get to become a food scientist? I am currently pursuing a degree in molecular biology, but my academic advisor said I should also pursue a minor in nutrition.
What opportunities are available for registered dietitians in corporate environments ?
I am interested in exploring the corporate world in the future.
How would you go about researching career options that align with your passions and where you want to be in life?
When selecting my major, I decided on Management because of the flexibility it allowed me when it came to careers. However, I am unsure of what exactly it is I want to go into. I know there are careers out there that can strike the sweet spot between what I love and what I want to achieve professionally--but how do I find them?
How do I get a job in the field I want with no prior expierence or without knowing anyone in the field? #Spring26
I am a sophmore in college at Southwestern University. I am extremely interested in working in history, somewhere like a musem curator. I love to study and read history. #Spring26
What are the key challenges and expectations that students typically find during law school, and how do these experiences prepare them for their future legal careers ?
What should I expect to find when I get into law school? What's the work like after college?