Career questions tagged job-search
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Hi I'm a 15 year old in Orlando and currently I've been wanting to be more independent with my money.
Do you guys know any jobs I can do or any places that are willing to take 15 year olds?

I'm an Information Systems student searching for internship. What are some good remote internships or bootcamps available?
Hello, like the title says, I'm a second year uni student searching for internship, I'm not having much luck yet but maybe someone knows some good choices?

If I am In middle school and want to start finding a part time job ahead of time to save up for college, what is the best jobs I can look up to or how can I start my life like if I should get a job first, live in family house while working or find a cheap place while working.?
How did you get a successful life?

Where should I go to get a good start on looking into jobs fresh out of college?
I will be graduating with a degree in Data Science, so I'm looking for a data analyst/engineer/scientist role.

Tips on getting a job when your field isn't hiring?
I'm going into veterinary medicine but my area isn't offering anything related to it right now. What jobs can I get that can still be connected through resume? Something like bookkeeping, receptionist, people jobs, groomer... etc.

What is the best summer job I can get before college? How can I make myself a better candidate for veterinary medicine related jobs or jobs with animals?
This will be my first job and I want to find one as soon as possible so I can have spending money for college.

How do I find a job or internships in conservation and field ecology while studying, or during the summer?
I graduated from high school in 2024 and I am now enrolling in my local community college. I eager to go back to school to start studying environmental science and sustainability. I have a passion for nature photography but my goal is to go into the conservation field, I have always loved the outdoors and see my future self working in outdoors through the rain or shine!

how do I list my skills on my resume in a positive way to make my resume look better?
I'm a 15 year old freshman and I'm looking to start working at Wendy's. I'm very respectful, I have great communication, I'm a quick learner, I'm motivated, and I'm a motivator

how do I include the work experience section on my resume even though I do not have any?
I'm a 15 year old freshman and I'm looking to start working at Wendy's

What kind of research and or internship opportunities are open for Biology Premedical majors?
I’m a high school senior from Massachusetts moving to Tallahassee Florida to attend FAMU for college. Although there are many resources on campus, I’m wondering what the major means more over for research opportunities as well as internships and eventually working.


How should I start searching for a job?
I am a freshman in high school with perfect grades and I am interested in many art/technology related skills. I have no internet.

If and when you acquired your “dream” job after graduation, what would be your first words of advice to future college students looking to secure a degree to find stability and good pay with a job in their field? #spring25
If I did find my perfect job in my field of Medical Billing & Coding after graduation, the first advice or personal experience I would give anyone else considering a college career would be: It is never too late. I am 36 years old. If you ask yourself, Is it worth it? The answer is Yes. I have made it out of several “close call” relationships with abusive partners. I want to say, fight for what you want, even if you're not sure of yourself. If I am doing this, and anyone can. Furthermore, I know it may sound so generic, but in all truth, all I have ever wanted was a happy, secure life, and within the last 15 years or so, I have learned there is no happy or secure life without financial security.

Why do many insurance companies lack coverage for Music Therapy although the practice has been proven effective for multiple cases in various situations?
I am Laila , a Boston resident and graduating senior at Lexington High School through the METCO integration program. I have recently been accepted to Howard University for the Music Therapy program.

What jobs can you get with a Finance & Accounting degree, that isn't a banking job. And how to get these jobs? Do you work your way up the ladder, starting with an internship, or can you just start applying for career positions right out of college? #Spring25 ?
I'm a double major in Finance and Accounting at the University of Maine, I'm looking into internships with Enterprise and a couple of other companies, and in their presentations they show how you can start as an intern and work your way up the corporate ladder, I wasn't sure if this is the only realistic way. #Spring25

How did you prepare for your future (post-college graduation) What steps did you take to stabilize a career for yourself? What role does someone's university play in providing job/internship opportunities?
I am currently a high school senior graduating from an early college high school.

What kind of jobs are there for environmental engineers outside of working for the government?
Looking for potential careers after I earn an environmental engineering degree.

What are other hiring platforms other than LinkedIn and Handshake for finance related full time roles?
I am graduating after summer and want to find a full-time role before then.

Am I good enough to secure a position in my chosen field?
I am hoping to pursue a career in history with the ultimate goal of becoming a professor of some sort. I understand that I am academically gifted and I am more knowledgeable about history than the average person, but that isn't exactly a high bar for collegiate positions. Everyone wanting these jobs is just as (or more) intelligent and knowledgeable as I am. Also, historically, I do not have the best track record of attaining employment. I have applied to dozens of positions in and around the town I live in, but have yet to gain any tangible employment. If a McDonald's will not even give me an interview, how could I hope to secure a position in such a niche, high-standards field?

How do we know what job is best for our skillset?
I am still learning what my best skills are in life. But I want to be able to use them to the best of my ability. How can we learn more about that?

How do I land a job with no job experience?
I am a non-traditional autistic junior college student. I have never worked before. I would like some help.

How to find job leads or paid internships in the public health field?
How do you find a good job with in the public heath field? I plan on going for my Masters of Public Heath after I finish my bachelors of Health and Human services with a concentration in public health. #spring25

What Projects Should I Add to My Resume? - Completed a Data Science Course but Not Getting Interview Calls
I'm a recent graduate who has completed a comprehensive data science course covering Python, SQL, machine learning, and data visualization. Despite this, I'm struggling to get my resume shortlisted for data analyst and data scientist roles. Could you suggest the types of projects I should undertake and include on my resume to better showcase my skills and improve my chances of landing interviews? Any advice on how to structure these projects or present them on my resume would also be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your guidance!

What is the best way to find a job after graduating college?
Do people use a website or get networked? #Spring25

How do you know what your rates should be when you start out as a freelancer in the graphic design field #Spring25?
Let's say I wanted to freelance instead of working for a company. What should be a good rate to start at? Also, how would I get my work out there? Is social media the only way, or are there other ways as well?

How do I differentiate myself as a new grad software engineer in the job search process among all others equally or more qualified engineers #Spring25?
I am a junior in college studying Computer Science. I have 2 more semesters left to graduate. I keep applying to jobs but seldom hear back. I have prior research, internship, and leadership experiences but I feel like it is the same with everyone in the field right now. I would appreciate tips to differentiate myself among others in the field.

How do older individuals begin new careers without worrying about age discrimination?
I will be around 55 when I complete my bachelor's degree, and I am concern about finding positions not only due to no experience but also due to my age. #Spring25?

How do you get a job coming out of college?
What is the most important thing to know in transition from college to a real life job in order to secure a job which will set you up for your future?

How do you find internship summer housing as a student as well as affordable housing as fresh graduate coming from first generation and not a wealthy family.
Hi! I am a senior at Winthrop University, studying marketing. I graduate in December 2025, and I’m looking for internships for the summer when I relocate. How do I navigate finding housing over the summer? I need to find housing that is close enough to a short-term rental for these positions. #Spring25