Career questions tagged mentorship
Where can I find a mentor in business and life ?
Advice in finances, business, personal relationships. Mistakes I can avoid with your personal wisdom and experince that has came before me. ...........
How can I succeed with connecting with professionals?
I have graduated from Finance study in 2025. Now I am looking for AI data training and want to connect with people who can share experiences with me to help me succeed.
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?
Do I need a research mentor if I plan on conducting secondary research?
Hello! My name is Sanvhi and I am a rising junior. This summer and in the following months, I plan on conducting secondary research on the connection between architecture and domestic violence in India, exploring how spaces can impact the increase or decrease in violence taking place. To be honest, I am not completely sure how having a mentor works. In my research about it, I learned that I would assist them with their findings, and others different stories. I have heard that it is best to have a mentor for research, but since my research is not something I believe I can do with primary data I have gathered, I am not sure if I need one. If I did have one, I honestly am not sure what we would be able to discuss, or how they would be able to help me. Please let me know what you think. Thank you!
How long did it take you (as a lawyer) to lead your first case after you started at a law firm?
I'm wondering when you or your firm felt that you were confident or experienced enough to take the lead on a case and how long that took to happen.
What actions would you recommend for someone starting college who’s interested in how contracts and roster decisions shape sports teams, and how can I start building relationships or finding guidance early on ?
I first got interested in this playing Franchise mode in MLB The Show, and it got me paying attention to how teams are actually built and run. I’m starting college in the fall and am leaning toward the business and legal side of sports. I’m trying to figure out what I can start doing early to move in that direction.
What are some tips to building a professional network while still in college?
I am preparing to enter the career world in a few years and would love any advice on how to network best! #Spring26
How do you figure out the right career path for yourself and what would you recommend doing early in college to explore different options without falling behind?
I'm a freshman in college and am about to finish my spring semester. I already feel like I'm running out of time to figure out my major and career goals. I don't know how I'm supposed to transfer from community college to a 4 year by the fall semester if I still have no clue what I want to do in my future.
How do college students stand out when being chosen for internship programs, and what are ways they can discover more niche internships?
I am going into social work and want to work in nonprofits, and I was wondering how I'd be able to find internships for that since it's an uncommon field.
How do I get involved with non profits?
I want to work with specifically with the Hispanic American community! I don't know where to start though. What are some good volunteer opportunities that would give me some experience?
What can I do to prepare? How do I get started??
I am worried about actually starting my job as a teacher even with all the experience I will have by the time I graduate. What can I do to prepare? How do I get started? Any advice is welcome #Spring26
Anyone have any tips on finding internships in the public health/healthcare administration field as a high school senior starting college this fall? #Spring26
Anyone have any tips on finding internships in the public health/healthcare administration field as a high school senior starting college this fall? #Spring26
What were the most valuable career experiences that you had before becoming a professor, and what would you recommend checkpoints would you recommend me to pursue on my own journey to become one, specifically in the engineering field?
I'm a student pursuing a doctorate in the engineering field, specifically chemical or biomedical depending on what classes I end up enjoying more or excelling at in college. I'm super passionate about sharing my knowledge, but I also always want to continue learning myself, so I want to become a professor, so that I have the opportunity to teach others while also doing research with other professors and students at the university. I understand that it's important to have research experience and to get papers published for this kind of career, but I'm not sure what else would be helpful in the profession or even just in landing the job. I want to know what opportunities would help me with this, without delaying my plans for too long.
How do I start networking as someone who is preparing to go to college?
I'm going into business management, and I'm trying to gain experience and prepare for the future, but I feel like a lot of opportunities (internships, jobs, other experiences, etc.) are based off of connections. How can I improve my connections both now and while I attend college?
As an incoming college freshman, what are the most important connections that I should make, both in and out of the class to help me towards getting involved ?
Specifically for STEM majors, and just clubs
How can I turn my background and challenges into strengths while pursuing a career as a Respiratory Therapist and building a better and secure future for my family and I?
I come from south central, a low income community and raised by a single mother who early on showed me the true meaning of resilience. I started pursuing college but just like the rest of the world my plans were disrupted by Covid. shortly after I became pregnant and later became a military spouse. constant transitions have made it difficult to maintain a stable job. Despite these challenges I want to continue my education to create stability for myself and family while becoming yet another example and strong resilient woman for myself and my son. I am currently trying to navigate how to stay on track on my educational aspirations and short/term long term goals while managing financial balancing and no support from family.
What unexpected lessons or habits made the biggest difference in achieving success, and what mistakes did you learn the most from along the way? #Spring26
I’m a high school student preparing for college and exploring future career paths. I’m interested in learning from professionals about habits, strategies, and lessons that helped them succeed early in their careers. I want to understand both the skills and mindset needed to make smart choices, avoid mistakes, and grow in my chosen field. Any specific examples, personal stories, or advice you can share would be extremely helpful. #Spring26
What are the best strategies for building a strong professional network as a college student?
What are the best strategies for building a strong professional network as a college student?
How Can I Find a Mentor to Improve My SQL for Analytics Engineering roles?
Hi everyone, I’m preparing for analytics engineering roles and looking for mentorship in intermediate-level SQL. I want to strengthen self joins, subqueries, window functions, case-based interview problems etc. If anyone working in analytics engineering, BI, or data field is open to guiding or reviewing practice queries, I’d truly appreciate the support. Thank you!
What are your top tips on building impactful relationships with mentors?
Finding mentors is a difficult task in and of its own, however maintaining and nurturing those relationships is in my opinion 10x more difficult. How can I successfully build those relationships as a high school, but also assure that they are impactful?
How to get a job at 13?
I am a 13-year-old looking for jobs in STEM. I could also just be shadowing, an intern, a helper/assistant, or something else that is working. Paid or unpaid.
If you are interested in majoring in political science or computer science in hopes of becoming a lawyer or knowledge scientist, which extracurriculars or internships should you look for to provide you with the best experience for post-graduation?
I am interested in both computer science and law, having not yet exactly decided a specific major. Once I do decide, I want to be able to get as much experience as possible and knowledge about the career path. I hope to acquire an internship or mentor that can provide helpful insight and/or experience in these careers that I can utilize after graduation.
What is some advice for a college freshman unsure of how to effectively network?
Just a freshman trying to expand his connections and learn how to network.
Contacting Business Mentors!?
What is the best way to get in contact with people that would be willing to become life/career/business mentors. Im looking forward to learning from people with previous experiences, and being able to avoid a lot of mistakes as I develop in my business journey.
Need a personal mentor on my Uwc scholarship essay?
Hi! My name is Kelsang and i am a Tibetan refugee in india. Last year i applied to Uwc and got shortlisted. This year I am reapplying and I need a mentor to give me feedback on my essays. UWC has been my dream since I was in 6th grade, it is a golden opportunity to get a quality education. I would be so grateful for your help.
How do you remain motivated as a first-generation when obstacles have steered you away from your original path but continue to strive to reach your dreams while carving your own lane?#Spring25
I'm not your traditional college student and faced some hardships early on in my academic journey, which resulted in a couple of gap years. Nevertheless, I've stayed dedicated to forging my own path toward achieving my dreams of ultimately serving in the medical field. I am proud to be a community college graduate and am transferring to complete my undergraduate degree. I understand how long a road and how intentional you have to be with pursuing the medical field. I'm curious about how to stay motivated and build relationships with medical professionals early in my journey. In particular, I'd like to know how newcomers can access internship and research opportunities that are not readily available to students who do not fit the conventional profile.
How can I actively seek out and make the most of mentorship opportunities during midwifery school to support my growth and confidence as a future provider?
I am attending midwifery school this summer 2025 and I would love to seek out mentorship but am not sure how to network correctly.
Are there any great websites for internships and mentorship in finance? #Spring25
I am a senior and I want to major in finance and become a financial advisor, but I'm not sure what the best way to go about it is. Are there any specific sites I need to visit that would increase my chances of getting an internship/mentor?
Do you have any advice for networking?
Where are places one can go to network? How can you find places to network?
As an aspiring UX designer, my dream is to contribute to CareerVillage’s mission. What steps can I take to make this dream a reality?
This question is specifically addressed to those in the design field, particularly the designers and engineers of the CareerVillage-Coach AI platform, to guide me as I am deeply passionate about the field of education.