Career questions tagged life-skills
When should I get a mentor? When should I become a mentor? I am in the middle ground of having valuable skills, but I do not master everything in my professional career.
When do I become a dedicated mentee? When do I devote time to mentoring someone? When do I take experience to a team and rely on group learning and not give it a formal title? I have a nice set of skills I would love to share but I don't have a great outlet to share them. I am by no means a master of the universe and would like to expand what I do, when should I focus on that? Can I be a mentor to someone while being mentored by someone at the same time? Also how can I facilitate group learning on a team? How can I help people mentor each other?
What are the most important things to know regarding the process of becoming an actuary?
I am an aspiring actuary heading into my freshman year at Bryant University and want to learn the best methods to study for the exams and for life skills
How do you prepare yourself for life during and after college?#Spring26
I am a high school senior getting ready to go into college, and I am worried about everything involving life outside of high school. How to prepare to be away from everyone you know and start a new life? I am planning to go into electrical engineering in college and what to know when class load and difficulty.
How Can I Discover My True Talent or Passion?
Hello, I have always done well academically and enjoy reading, but I don’t feel like I have the personality of a “genius,” nor am I particularly drawn to science or other academic fields. People around me, including teachers, have suggested that I have a talent for writing. I tried writing before, but I couldn’t stay consistent, and it didn’t spark a strong passion in me. Since I was young, I also believed I might love acting, though this may have been influenced by the appealing aspects of the profession rather than reality. I’ve never truly tried acting, and in school plays, I was often too shy to participate, except for reading poetry at events. I’m also not interested in drawing or sports. I want to discover my unique talent or area where I can truly shine. How can I figure out what I am genuinely passionate about? What steps can I take to explore different hobbies or skills and find the right fit for me? Thank you for your guidance.
How can I start building skills now that will help prepare me for the career I’m interested in?
I am a high school student who is starting to think about future careers. I’m still exploring different options and want to know what skills I should focus on building now, both in school and outside of school. I’m especially interested in improving my communication, life, and interview skills so I can be better prepared in the future. Any advice would be helpful.
How can I effectively build a support system around me in college to hold myself and others accountable and on track in school while still maintaining/prioritizing my mental heath?
I have struggled to hold myself accountable in the past and have realized that I need a support system to expedite or ease the struggles of life but I've been having trouble finding these connections and breaking out of ones that have rendered my success in the past.
How do I know how to manage my time between classes, studying, and social life?
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What can my life in college, outside of the classroom, teach me about myself and my future? #Spring25?
I look forward to the classes I will take in college, but what else will I take away from my college experience, outside of the classroom, that will benefit me for years to come?
What are good ways of staying organized in high school? #Fall24
This could be advice relating to school, clubs, general organizing and simply management. I want to use my time wisely in class and outside of class so I can have more "me-time" and time with family.
Hello, how can I learn digital literacy/basic computer literacy?
My question is where and how I can learn these skills, and what are some basic digital skills that everyone needs or should know. I mean regardless of any profession what are the technical skills that are necessary right now. I will be grateful for your help. Thank you.
What are some job opportunities that don't demand high-level skills but still provide money to pay your bills?
I know skills are important for a successful career, but acquiring all those skills takes time. Meanwhile, you also need to pay your bills, so money is important too, right?
What jobs are there for a 13-year-old aside from the typical dog-walking and lawnmowing?
I am a 13-year-old and I am looking for a way to make money before I am old enough to get a real job. I am also trying to build life and job skills through whatever activity I may find. If anyone has any ideas, please respond!
What are key skills to have when going into the cybersecurity industry?
Hello, I'm Brandon, and I'm a rising freshman from Atlanta, Georgia. I've researched a bit about cybersecurity and with the computer programming skills that I have now, I see cybersecurity as a promising career path for me; one thing I'm not sure of, though, is what soft skills are the most crucial to when working in that kind of field.
is it really hard to live on your own?
i just want to know before i graduate so i could be prepared
What are some important experiences or lessons you've learned from your own careers that could be helpful for others to know?
What specific skills or knowledge have those experiences taught you? Have they shaped you into the person you are today, and how? This can be a wide range of experiences/lessons such as learning how to balance work and life or how to overcome setbacks. I am currently planning on going into the medical field, and I would like to know your own valuable lessons that you've gained throughout your life/career to help guide me through my career path.
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What are the top hobbies and skills to learn in teenhood so a person can use them as an adult? Skills that are high value.
Does certification improve my chances of getting into my top school?
I have 10 non-credit certifications from accredited universities like Stanford University, Harvard and USC universities, but I'm quite confused if they're really significant on college applications.
Would my activities in my life interfere with my job?
#work-life-balance #life-skills
what skills are needed to operate at most workplaces?
I need to know what the typical skills are so I can acquire them before I apply for jobs. #career #jobs #life-skills #soft-skills
What things hold you back from doing the things that you really want to?
I just wanted to know what everyone's thoughts were.#life #future-careers #life-skills
What classes can you take in college that would teach you life skills, as in not relating to a major?
#life-skills #college #college-advice #collegeclasses
Would you recommend taking a Speech class?
#speech-writing #public-speaking #public-relations #speech-class #communication-skills #life-skills #teaching #teacher #teacher-training #teachers #educator #educating #higher-education #primary/secondary #public-speaking #motivational-speaking #teacher-development
How different is real life from college?
Does college prepare you tot take care of yourself in the 'real world'? Are the skills I learn here pertinent to life after and if not what resources can I pursue to help me in life? #college-advice #college #graduation #young-adults #life-skills #life-transitions
This may sound silly, but WHY doesn't instant success happen to most people?
I'm a freshman in college and I tend to be an idealist... I don't expect to be "instantly successful" out of college because according to my dad, that's unheard of/rare. But WHY are most people NOT instantly successful. Why is it such a long process? What keeps people from being instantly successful. Though I agree with Jon Stewart, creativity comes from LIMITS not freedom. Thanks! #college #job-search #success #life-skills #life-transitions #personal-development
Do you want to work to live or live to work?
Sometimes I just wonder why people do what they do. If money wasn't a key piece in our game, would it still be the same? #business #money #economics #philosophy #life-skills #personal-development #financial-planning
How do I improve my cognitive skills and observation skills?
I need to activate my cognitive skills and observation skills for my studies. #engineer #teaching #teacher #professor #professional #studying-tips #college #career #career-counseling #life-skills
what does it take to be a scientist ?
I am really interested in finding cures for certain diseases in the future. #college-major #pre-med #scientist #doctorate-degree #science-phd #life-sciences #life-skills