Career questions tagged jakarta
How impactful is networking?
I'm Shiloh, a 7th grader who hopes to pursue a career in aerospace and eventually become an astronaut. Currently I'm building my portfolio to get a scholarship that can boost my career. Students are often encouraged to build strong networks, but it can be difficult to understand the real impact, in aerospace or any related fields, how much do professional relationships influence career opportunities, and in what ways? Are there any opportunities, mentors, internships, jobs, or projects that you likely would not have obtained without the relationships you built along the way?
Experience/Achievements for the aviation field?
I'm a 7th grader who hopes to pursue a career in aerospace and eventually become an astronaut. Currently I'm building my portfolio to get a scholarship that can boost my career. Looking at the backgrounds of people who eventually become astronauts, what experiences or achievements seem to matter much more than students realize, and which ones matter less?
Common misconceptions of astronauts?
I'm a 7th grader who hopes to pursue a career in aerospace and eventually become an astronaut. I am aware that millions of students find space cool, but very few build the profile that space agencies look for. What misconceptions do ambitious students have about becoming astronauts that can actually hurt their chances in the long run?