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Feeling lost and stuck. How do you decide what career path to take when you have no experience?
Hello, I’m 23 years old. I am about to graduate next year with Bachelor’s in Business Admin with an HR concentration. I am a fully remote student and feel this has hindered me in a lot of ways such as networking etc. I picked my major mostly because I wanted to help others and I had aspirations of being a social worker or counselor but they require a masters/license. Being that I was pushed back from graduating 2 years due to surgery and other things, I felt pressured to just pick something and graduate. I am doubting my major. It’s not that I don’t have interest in HR but feel completely disconnected due to lack of experience. I also am more introverted/shy and the thought of new hire orientation/recruiting sounds dreadful to me. Everything just feels off to me. The only other things I can switch my major to would be accounting or marketing and not push me back further. I’ve learned you can get into HR without a major and most people just sort of land into HR. Which I didn’t know prior to picking my major. As well as that, there are absolutely no entry level jobs for HR. It’s super upsetting. I have been attempting to get an Internship with no such luck. They are few and far in between. I’ve made it to final rounds but have been rejected. What I really want to do is be a counselor, social worker or nurse/mri tech etc. I would love to work in something medical/helping others. Nursing would set me back 3 years since it’s a totally different path. Rad tech etc are two year programs with pre reqs. I just don’t want to waste my college credits and hard work but I feel very confused at this point. For instance I have about 116 credits, as I changed my major once before and took courses I didn’t need. I will graduate with 146 credit hours. I will graduate at 24, before I turn 25 and I feel old and have absolutely no experience besides retail/fast food jobs. I was supposed to graduate in 2024, so it is upsetting seeing peers graduate. I want to graduate and gain experience and maybe potentially go back to school one day once I actually experience the world. I need a break from school and can’t imagine pushing myself back or enrolling in another program once I graduate. I’m just scared and unsure of my future. I don’t know how to stand out or what my next move should be. I don’t know if I should continue with this Business Admin degree with a concentration in HR, but I fear it is what I mostly align with other than Nursing and such. I don’t even feel confident in saying this is my major because I lost all passion/motivation due to rejects of internships. Being an online student, I also know no one else who went to college. All of my friends are mostly in trades. Do you have advice? I’m feeling lost and struggling a lot.

What should I do, when Im so confused about my future?
Hi guys! I'm back again and I'm a little discouraged. Ive been recently feelings like I should enlist in the marines, or try to instead of going to university. I was feeling like I could go to college and continue schooling but as a student I don't stand out. I get like on average C+ as grades and don't do activities outside of school besides volunteer at a catholic elementary school and play rec soccer in my county's team. Thats all I do outside of school, Ive been recently looking for a job but I slowly am starting to doubt myself since i can barely do my homework without procrastinating or giving up. I not sure what to do anymore, Ive literally not even finished applying to like 3 universities yet nor have I submitted my FASFA. If I even stand a chance I might just go to a library and lock in there. Please help or have recommendations for me🙏

What is it like to be a Neuropathologist?
I was wondering if anyone had information about pursuing a career in Neuropathology, what it is like to become a Neuropathologist, and what exactly you do as a Neuropathologist. If you have any information it will be very appreciated!

How do I find labs to shadow as a junior in high school and how do I reach out to them to say I'm interested?
Hi! I am a junior in high school, and I am interested in chemistry. However, to solidify if I want to go into research, I want to get lab experience and shadow someone in a lab. I have already taken all of the advanced chemistry courses my high school offers, scored high, and enjoyed the content. But I don't know where to find these experiences and how to contact these places. I don't want to get paid to be in these labs. I just want to observe what they do in labs. Should I look into university labs?

Should I just give up? What should I do I am lost and hurt?
I don’t know what to do anymore. I’ve always tried to stay positive, but lately, it’s hard. I’m supposed to go to Canada and study, but everything feels pointless because my parents are always pushing me in a direction I don’t want to go. They want me to be a doctor, but that’s not what I want at all. I’ve always been pushed aside when it comes to my studies, ignored and left to do chores while my siblings get the support they need. Now, I don’t even know how I’ll make it in life when they’ve never let me pursue anything I care about. I love music, singing, writing my own songs, and creating melodies. But my parents are completely against it, and every time I try to even think about pursuing music, they shut it down. The only people who understand are my siblings, but even they can’t change anything. I love K-pop, and for the first time, I want to be an idol. I want to create my own name, my own brand, but that dream feels so far away when everything around me tells me it’s impossible. I’ve even thought of a name for myself in the K-pop world, and my siblings encourage me, but it feels like nothing matters when my parents refuse to let me be who I really am. I was homeschooled, barely went to school, and now I’m just stuck. My mom says I can take accelerated schooling, but I’m not sure how any of that will help me get closer to what I truly want. How can I pursue something I love when my own family holds me back? It’s like I have no freedom. I can’t make my own decisions, and even though I’ve found some strength in my friend—who helped me realize my potential and motivated me to keep going—it’s hard to see the point when every day feels like a struggle to be heard. I’ve felt hopeless for so long now. I even thought about giving up, but I’m still here, stuck between what I really want and what everyone else expects from me. I want to be an idol, but how can I do that when I can’t even make my own choices? My parents never cared about what I wanted, and I feel like I’m too lost to find a way out. I don’t know how much longer I can keep going like this, but I don’t know what else to do.

"Why do I become so emotional and start crying when my parents talk to me about something, and why can't I speak properly around them" ?
I want to pursue my own dreams and ambitions but my parents always make me feel worthless and never believe in me. They have never been proud of me or never encouraged me. "Why do I feel so overwhelmed and anxious whenever I try to express myself to my parents, even though I can talk to others without this happening?"

How can I do it? ?
I’ve always wanted to pursue zoology, but my parents insist on pushing me towards becoming a doctor instead. They’ve discouraged me my whole life, and now I’m filled with doubt and frustration. I feel like they won’t ever support the path I truly want to take, and that makes me question if I can even succeed. I’m constantly battling negative thoughts, wondering if I’ll fail if I follow my passion. On top of that, I’m considering a career in the military, which only adds to the confusion. I want to prove to my parents that I can achieve something meaningful, but I feel stuck between their expectations and my own desires. I’ve always connected better with animals than with people, but I fear I might never get the chance to follow this dream. .What if I choose zoology, but it doesn’t work out? What if I let down my parents who only want what's "best" for me, even though they don’t understand my true passion? I fear that pursuing what I love might only lead to disappointment and failure. And with my parents constantly pushing me toward a medical career, it feels like I’m trapped between living up to their expectations and risking everything for a future I’m not sure I can have. Can I really succeed in a field I’m passionate about, or is it just an impossible dream?


What is the best approach to deciding my career path when I'm clueless about what I really want?
I'm just fresh out of highschool and I'm planning to join university this year and I really don't have an idea what I want to pursue


I'm taking the SAT this year, and I'm hoping for a good result. My questionis: If I score high (90th percentile) on the SAT, is there the slightest chance that I may win a scholarship? And if so, where are the places I should look at?
I'm looking at a financial aid, because I don't have the necessary funds to pursue my intended choice of study.

What can I do now that will help me get a good job I the future?
I'm currently in 10th grade and I want to know if there is anything I could do to get a good job in the future? I want to be able to have a good paying job so I can help my mom out with the bills.

Leaving a career to pursue later?
I am thinking of becoming a Vet Technician but initially feel pursuing at this time in my life wouldnt be the best choice. I dont feel emotionally or mentally able to pursue this dream as of right now and feel, maybe I should wait till several years till I make the decision. I feel not starting this career would hurt me later in the future but honestly am not sure what to do. Should I choose to wait a couple years to become a Veternarian Technician and instead, go on to do college but choose to do a different degree or should I pursue Veterinarian Technician now? Let me know what you think.

Confusion about Internships?
hi guys! I know I'm back again🥲 but i have questions about internships. Are their Forensic Internships? Because they work on many different things, but i want to be apart of the crime scene area. Not sure which part of Forensic Science that is please help me find out! I am currently in a Criminal Justice class and a Medical terminology DE class not sure if that could help me with internships or scholarships.

How/What/Where do i apply for Scholarships?
Hi guys! I'm currently struggling with applying to scholarships, Ive signed up for almost every scholarship website my high-schools counselor has recommended but im still confused. I don't understand what some scholarships are good for my "major" or which ones need requirements. Ive also haven't applied to FASFA yet, im actually currently looking at their website but i need my ssn which is at home currently. But also another worrying factor, Ive only applied to 2 University's so far and in like 2 days the 1st semester ends. What if i don't get accepted into university? What if i don't have enough financial aid? What if im left behind?

How can i get a job when my Linkedin is dry and i can't seem to get accepted for jobs?
Hi guys! Im looking for help, Ive been trying to find a job that pays decent ($13+/per hour) but each time I apply to jobs they never seem to send an email back or just ghost. I have no work experience but i have volunteered at a Catholic School as an assistant Teacher (since sept 2023 - current time) and a Front Office Employee (sept 2022- may 2023). Ive applied to Canes, many retail stores at malls, target, and any local stores around my area. I email them my resume but they seem unphased.

Im Completely lost within myself and my future college choice, please help!!!
Hi! Im currently a Senior in high-school, around the Dmv area. I have never really thought about what I wanted to have a degree in or in general what lies ahead of me. In the beginning of the school year i was thinking about majoring in Nursing specifically wanting to be a PICU Nurse. But later on realized My family can't afford to spend that much money but also wasn't planning on being in school for a long time. Then around like November, I was thinking about majoring in Forensic, and after having a not so friendly encounter with a Forensic Teacher in a different school, i felt unmotivated. But now I'm either thinking about joining the Marines/ Train to become a State Cop/or just go back to forensic. Especially since i have already applied to 2 Universities for Forensic Science and BioTechnology (Pre-Forensic Studies). I know it might sound cheesy but i just want to work to give me parents someone to rely on, Im the oldest out of my siblings and I don't know what I'm doing on CommonApp. Ive been just putting information I know and later on asking friends and my parents about other things. Im First-Gen and I very exhausted and overwhelmed. Please help!!

What colleges do you recommend for studying psychology in hopes of becoming a psychiatrist
I'm looking for affordability, but a promise of internships and networking. Preferably in the state of Texas, or one with a generous out-of-state tuition.

Hi, I am a sophomore in high school, I am very interested in architecture but...
I need help on where to start, and also where to look for programs, internships, shadowing opportunities, and maybe better practice for it like maybe taking an online course or something, I am very passionate about it and want to make sure I am very prepared before going into college...Thank you very much!!!

Dilemma about majors
I am a sophomore in college and have changed my major almost 3 times from Computer Science to then Economics then dropping Computer Science and then adding Information Science. I have now dropped Information Science and looking to do either Finance or Information Systems with Economics. I wanted to do Information Systems because I feel like I'll always need technical skills but finance there also a lot of jobs out there for it.

What am I supposed to write in an email to a recruiter?
I just applied for an internship through a website that gives out the email of the recruiter at the end. I want to reach out but don't know how to not sound generic or even what the ideal subject line should be. If I ask the recruiter if they have time to answer any questions should I add my calendly or wait for their response??

What should i do, please someone guide me
What should i do, please someone guide me Hey, I’m a 2nd Year student doing graduation in philosophy honours from Delhi University. Actually, i came Delhi with full of passion in doing UPSC but after completing 1st semester I don’t know why but I started questioning that why i want to be an IAS why i want to pursue this but I don’t have an answer to this and it been more than one and a half years, I’m very stressed about this and i’m at the stage where I don’t want to discuss about the career with anyone because if anyone talks about career in front of me, i started having anxiety and i try to distract myself in many ways which i know is very wrong But i’m literally helpless and confused that what should i do


If I am looking into starting my own business but also trying to start my writing career how am I going to get the start-up money for that when I have been applying everywhere and they are always full, and my parents won't loan me money because I have to work for it?
I need a job so I can take driver's ed, and I haven't had much luck applying to places, I live in a small town with not very many productive places for teens to work, and I am thinking about starting to look for any type of writing/English/caregiving paid internships. I am hard-working and I am the oldest of 7 kids in a range of 2 marriages. I do not have contact with my mother and I have been the main caregiver of my household. I just need a little help so I can work and gain money with the small time I have between classes, on weekends, after school, and on school breaks.

What should o do in the future?
What should I do when I’m older? I am 15 years old and still don’t know what I want to do with my future. I only have one more year left of high school and everyone thinks I should decide on some sort of learning path I want to go on. I chose to study dance geography and business. Part of me would love to create my own make up business, become a primary school teacher, be a make up artist or soemthing that has recently caught my eye, which is to be an air hostess as I would love to travel round the world. However I don’t want my life to be consumed by school for many more years as I don’t enjoy it and it becomes very stressful, which is why I’m being put off by being a primary school teacher bc I would love to teach people but I am not much of a fan of having to do 5 more years of school. (2 years A-Levels & 4 years University courses). I also hate science so I thought about a physiotherapist which I liked the idea of but don’t want to have to study science so that’s not going to work out. I love helping people solve problems and being there for people. Please help me. What should I do in the future?

How do you stand out when applying for college?
I'm currently a junior in high school, so I'm considering colleges to apply to. Is there any advice I should take when applying to college to increase my chances of getting into the schools I want the most?

What are classes in high school that are useful for gaining knowledge about engineering?
While i'm in high school, I wanted to know some classes that I could take in high school that would help me gain experience with engineering.

How do I go about my careeer interest?
I have a career interest in microbiology but I don't have much information about it Please help me find more info about it

how can I get into forensics or become detective ?
how can I get into forensics or become detective? I would really like to become one because I love mystery and gore. how can I get experience? please help me I really want this career path and what college would I want to get into to get the best education I can?

what is the best way to get a good college degree?
If I don't get a good college degree my mom will be mad at me. pls help me ps. I'm a real person so don't even ask