Career questions tagged personal-development
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Is a business degree necessary if you want to start your own business?
My friend is on the business major track but she wonders if the degree is necessary to start her own business in the future. #business #career-details #personal-development
How did failing a class in college affect your career decision?
I have recently just finished my first year of college. I am currently an Industrial Engineering major and i have failed calculus 2. At the moment, i am feeling very disappointed in myself and am considering switching majors. I know that is is my fault that I did not put in the necessary time to pass. I want to continue in engineering but this failure is making reevaluate everything. If you have every failed a class, how did you deal with it? What advice can you give to help me decide what be my next action be at this point? #college #engineering #career-counseling #academic-advising #industrial-engineering #failure #career-details #personal-development
I want to become a lawyer, what program should I study in university?
Interested in pursuing law as a career, but there are so many options to study under in university. Should I just choose whatever program is most "GPA-friendly" or risk a slightly lower GPA for a program I'm genuinely interested in? #law #undergraduate #career-details #personal-development
How do you address recipients in your email professionally?
Hello! I'm currently a freshman university student, and I send a lot of emails through my university email, to professors and university staff alike. I've done research on the right ways to email professors, reading tons and tons of articles but a Google search can't seem to help me. It's a little hard to discern when to use "Professor" and when to use "Ms." or "Mrs." or "Mr."--which is completely different from high school, where seeing teachers daily let you know how to address them. In college, it's a different story. How would you start an email to someone older than you? I always try to look at what they sign off the email with, but starting off with "Hello William," to the head of the Global Studies department is rather off-putting to me. Do you use Professor, or Mr. or Mrs.? What about your T.A.s? Or the head of the Residential Life Department, or a financial aid advisor? What if they're not married? #college #university #communications #professional-development #communication-skills #professional-training #email #professionalism #personal-development
How do you keep yourself motivated when studying a subject you really don't like?
I love the program I'm taking, but there are some courses that are mandatory and not related to my field. It's easy to get motivated to study most of the courses, but the other mandatory courses also affect my GPA. So, how do I motivate myself to study hard and do very well on the courses that I dislike? Thanks! #university #studying-tips #studying #study-skills #personal-development
How does one decide upon an interest?
When it comes to careers, I generally want to choose a career that interests me. However, I haven't been able to narrow my interests down to a point where I can choose a career path that interests me. Some of my interests include: Biology, Technology, Music, Programming, Psychology, Philosophy, and many others. As you can see, my interests lie scattered across many different fields, which makes it difficult for me to decide upon my career. Any tips as to how I can find my direction? #career-counseling #career-choice #personal-development #undecided
Some tips on balancing college, work, and other aspects of your life?
I'm 20 and have been enrolled in community college since I was 16. It's been a roller-coaster as far as my academic performance; I've done well in many classes and failed just as many. I think the biggest factor of my failures is my tendency to procrastinate when I get overwhelmed or stressed. Sometimes I get so stressed out and anxious that I sleep in and skip class altogether. I'm a very busy person for my age; I'm a full-time college student, work 30 hours a week (give or take 5 hours), and on the weekends I spend time with my fiance and his daughter (as well as working 8 hours each day); sometimes I can find time to study during the weekend, but usually I'm too distracted. Because I use public transportation, I usually have to go straight to work after class, which leaves me not much time to study, let alone other basic things such as cooking, cleaning, exercise and personal hygiene. My weeks usually look like this: Monday and Tuesday: Wake up around 6:45-7, leave about 7:50, get to school 30 minutes early for my 9 am class; no work. Wednesday, Thursday: Same morning routine, but I leave class and go straight to work; Get home around 11pm. Friday: No class, but I go to work between 2-4 until 10:30pm. Saturday/Sunday: Wake up mid-morning, do some kind of activity with the kid, work until 9-10:30. I know that what I'm doing isn't impossible, so what key thing am I missing here that will help me manage my time better? All responses are greatly appreciated! #psychology #clinical-psychology #time-management #studying-tips #work-life-balance #psychotherapy #personal-development #habit-forming
How can I get better at navigating career fairs?
As a shy person, I find it hard to get noticed at career fairs. What can I do to overcome this obstacle? #recruiting #personal-development #recruitment
How can I politely decline an internship without burning bridges?
I'm a college student looking for a summer internship, and I believe I will get accepted to two of the internships I applied to - but I cannot feasibly do both. How can I politely decline one internship while not burning any bridges and maintaining the connections I made there? #internships #interviews #email #job-application #personal-development
What steps do I need to take to get my life together? (Please see the context)
I am turning 30 this year and life has not been exactly how I want it to be. I have a bachelors degree of applied science in Electronics Engineering from DeVry University but I graduated in 2009 I haven't had any type of tech Jobs. except one. and i feel that that job wasn't very technical sense quality control was more about visual inspection and everyday user computer functions. I have some skills with photoshop, drawing, and I am trying to relearn computer programming on my own. I have html and css basics down. took a bootcamp prep course that had ruby in it. working on javascript. i also play the saxophone. but its been awhile for that has well. here are websites that show skills not listed on resume http://black-chouji.deviantart.com/gallery/ ... https://vbates2.github.io/portfolio/ my resume is copy and pasted below. Victor LaRue Bates II Education DeVry University, Irving, Texas Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology June 2009 Skills Language/Software Skills • C++ Programming • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET • Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 • Verilog/VHDL Hardware • MASM51 • Proview 32 • Orcad • Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Reader • LabView • Matlab • Microsoft Office Suite: Project, Outlook, Visio, Excel, Groove, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher Instruments/Hardware Skills • Xilinx Spartan 3 Hardware • 8051 Microcontroller Hardware • Oscilloscope • Digital Multi-Meter • Function Generator • Power Supply • Logic Probe • 8086 Microprocessor Hardware • Programming Cisco Routers • Soldering • Digital and Analog Electronic Circuits Design and Analysis Experience Command Security Corporation Irving, TX June 2015-March 2017 DFW Airport CAS Security Screening Officer • Conducted several security protocols of cargo before they entered the planes of various Airlines that partnered with CAS (a North American cargo handler) that include but are not limited to… o Inspecting various packages for proper labeling making sure the company, destination, size, and weight matched Airway Bills and Manifests paperwork o Instructing forklift drivers on where to sort and separate cargo that contain dangerous goods and notifying airline managers o Swiping cargo with an ETD (Error Trace Detection) trap or swap and placing it inside an ETD machine to ensure no highly flammable or explosive residue was present on the outside of the cargo o Placing cargo inside industrial XRAY machines and examining XRAY images to ensure cargo does not contain IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) o Logging all cargo items and how they were inspected OnTrack Staffing Irving, TX January 2014-April 2015 SMS Infocomm Quality Control Technician • Inspect various models of HP laptops for project Rushmore to ensure that all laptops performed at HP industrial standards for commercial clients functionally and visually • Review laptop BIOS information with client paperwork to ensure BIOS version, Serial Numbers, Product Model, and SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) numbers are correct and that TPM(Total Protective Maintenance) is on • Test laptop components(Hard Disk Drive, Memory, System Board, Optical Disk Drive, Video, Touch Screens, Speakers, Audio Jacks, Universal Serial Bus Ports, Serial Ports, Ethernet Ports, Touch Pads, Keyboard, Mouse, HDMI Ports, Webcams, and Microphones) using UEFI Or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface and Windows Operating Systems • Made sure all drivers were installed and Windows OS was registered and activated. • Remove computer viruses with Anti-Virus Software or sent laptop to re-imaging techs to re-image Windows • Utilize gap tools to check for any aesthetic discrepancies such as gaps between laptop chassis, LCD and ODD bezels, keyboards, and access doors. • Report to site supervisors of any laptop damage that appeared Customer Induced and laptops that were bio-hazardous to the facility • Uploaded data to company server containing information on laptops status; Pass or Fail; laptop bin # and location, and common software, hardware, and testing issues. • Assist Laptop Repair Technicians by reporting customer issues with laptops and which components where functional and which were not • Assist Laptop Repair Technicians whenever WIP (work in progress) numbers became exceedingly high by swapping out small components as needed (RAM, HDD, ODD) ABM INC. Plano, Texas September 2011 – December 2013 Security Officer • Protect life and property of clients by preventing and reducing losses and crimes against the employer’s business or other organizations by observations, patrols, and reports • Report to supervisors any violation of the law or of the company’s or client’s regulations • Cooperate with all recognized and responsible law enforcement and government agencies in matters within their jurisdiction • Maintain constant surveillance of assigned areas providing maximum visibility • Provide appropriate assistance as needed to clients, their employees, guests and visitors in an expedient and professional manner • Reported any property damage and/or malfunctions with client's alarms to facility managers The Noerr Programs Corporation Team Member Irving, Texas December 2010 and April 2011 : April 2011: Assistant Site Manager • Manage and train teams • Maintain budgets • Achieve goals, • Control expenses, make nightly drop deposits, and protect assets • Promote and merchandise and technology • Maintain site cleanliness, safety and team dress code • Utilize our web based management, productivity and reporting tool • Perform cashier/greeter/photographer duties when appropriate : December 2010: Cashier, Greeter, and Photographer • Maintain an awareness of all promotions and advertisements. • Accurately and efficiently ring on registers and accurately maintain all cash and media at the registers. • Maintain orderly appearance of register area and supplies stocked • Greet guest and present photo packages and merchandise • Take high quality digital photographs and print them in various sizes based on customer specifications as well as create copyrighted CDs with images per customer request Irving Public Central Library Irving, Texas April 2010 -May 2010 Library Clerk • Checked in/Checked out Library Books and DVDs • Organized Library Books and DVDs • Marketed, Organized, and Participated in Library Events DeVry University Irving, Texas August 2005 -October 2006 & May 2007 -June 2009 Career Services Receptionist • Answer incoming calls for Career Services Department • Complete certified mail for Advisors • Create advertisements for local job openings • Help coordinate Job and Career Fairs • Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases for the Federal Work Study Program • Assist Student Employment Coordinator with managing timecards and payroll • Provide Helpdesk Assistance for Students Utilizing Hire DeVry • Data Entry DeVry University Irving, Texas August 2006 – December 2007 Residential Assistant • Assisted Housing Coordinators with conducting inspections to ensure safety of students by ensuring that no alcohol or weapons are present • Assisted students by providing information about getting a job • Helped students with accessing student resources and tutors • Helped coordinate student events and extra-curricular activities • Peer-Mediated with Housing • Students to help solve household conflicts Paychex Irving, Texas May 2005 -August 2005 Mailroom Clerk • Assisted with printing clients’ payroll and paychecks. • Assisted with placing clients’ payroll and paychecks into packages. • Assisted with distributing and mailing packages to company clients. #computer-science #engineering #art #information-technology #life-coach #evaluating-resumes #life-transitions #job-application #personal-development #depression
Is college worth the investiment if I am interested in pursuing a creative field?
Hello, currently I am an art student attending community college for an associate's degree in fine art and for a while now I have been contemplating if I am really suited to be in a college environment? Because after reflecting upon my own skills and interests I have recognized that I do not have many useful skills outside of art and I do not feel that college is a necessity if your an artist. I can understand the need for college for people who want to pursue more technical careers such as medical or law but when it concerns more creative fields that relate to art the work that you have produced holds more value to employers than a college degree. While I do believe that college art classes would help improve my skills, at the same time, I also think there are cheaper and more convenient alternatives for improving my craft on account of all the information that is available to artists online and that includes all of the countless internet videos that teach art lessons. So my question is would a degree in art actually help me land a job in the future? Or am I wasting time and money trying to get a useless degree when I would be better off spending my time promoting my own art work and creating content that will increase my value as an artist? I would like to hear your opinions on this subject and thank you in advance for any advice you can give me. #career #artist #fine-art #future-careers #community-college #associates-degree #creative-direction #personal-development #financial-planning #career-details
Is there any suggestions if I hope to become a writer?
What can I do to improve my writing skill? I understand that I would need to read and write more but is there any other methods which would help me to become a better writer? #writer #writing #author #english #english-literature #books #personal-development #career-details
How do you reconcile between following your passion and choosing a career that can support you financially?
Hello! I am a recent college graduate (got my BA), and I've been recently doing some deep soul searching in terms of life purpose and mission. There is a part of me that wants to go straight for things that I'm interested in but at the same time, I do want to be practical and be in a financially sound position (I'd like to say lucrative too). To take things in another perspective, I don't want to wake up one day and regret that I wasted a number of years in an occupation that I didn't fully enjoy. The things I'm interested in are not what you consider financially sound (my interests are more towards the arts). I'd like to hear other people's advice and perspectives on this. I hope this is good enough information, and I apologize if my descriptions are not exactly clear. Thank you! #career #career-counseling #career-development #life-coach #personal-development
I am studying for a post first degree law, which possible arears should i focus on
I am applying for post first degree law school this year. I like to learn new things, I believe I have good communication and debatable skills. but I am not sure if I know what to expect in the entrance exams or during the interview. I would really appreciate some guidance. #law #career-counseling #law-school #guidance-counselor #student-counseling #corporate-law #law-practice #personal-development #job-application #career-details
How to improve my language level?
I am an international student and my mother language is not English neither French. And this really influences my grate and life. How to improve language efficiently？ #language #language-skills #improve #personal-development
What skills do I need to be a good mentor?
I'm curious about becoming a peer mentor to help me gain counseling skills and help me get into the non-profit. #volunteering #counseling #mentoring #personal-development
How can I manage time effectively?
I am a junior in high school and one skill that i need to grasp is time management. I ask this because I still need to learn how to finish my schoolwork on time but also still want to participate in many activities. I believe that time management skills will also help me in the long run so I believe that making a habit of these skills will be better if I start early! #college #student #time-management #high-school-classes #personal-development
How do I manage time effectively?
I am a junior in high school and one skill that i need to grasp is time management. I am a person who is always hyperactive but I also get distracted a lot and I want to know what it takes to manage my time more effectively. I ask this because I still need to learn how to finish my schoolwork on time but also still want to participate in many activities. I want to learn time management skills so that I can take more time out of my day to do other activities. I believe that time management skills will also help me in the long run so I believe that making a habit of these skills will be better if I start early! #management #higher-education #students #time-management #extracurriculars #personal-development
what are some different drills i can do to improve on my skills in basketball?
im asking this because i want to get better in my sport so that i can make it some where in life and because i just love the sport i play so much.I want to get better in the future and i want to prove everyone that doubted me #basketball #athletics #coaching #athletic-performance #coaching-basketball #personal-development
Does GPA really matter in the job market?
I often feel stressed out and anxious over midterms and papers because I am afraid of getting bad grades. However, it takes so much of my time to do my school work that I even feel that doing exercise, cooking healthy meals, doing chores or meeting my friends are all a waste of time. Is GPA really so important, especially for future job search? How could I become less perfectionistic and take better care of myself when school work becomes overwhelming? #career #career-counseling #time-management #college-advice #academic-advising #career-advice #personal-development
What are some ways that people have found helpful for dealing with mental illness in the professional world?
I'm a high school student concerned about how my mental health issues (multiple anxiety disorders) may impact my professional career in the future. I'd love to hear from people who have had experience with this issue. #professional #careers #mental-health #depression #mental-illness #anxiety #anxiety-disorders #anxiety-management #personal-development
How can I transition a previous career in the Legal field to my new degree and Homeland Security?
I believe I have a lot of skills that I believe can be transferrable, but I am not sure how to make the transition. #recruiting #legal #homeland-security #personal-development #career-details
I need help!
what are some personality traits that help with becoming a lawyer? What are some helpful technical skills for becoming a lawyer. Thanks for al of the help! #law #lawyer #law-school #law-practice #personal-development #career-details
What skills should I focus on for an Automotive Engineering Career?
I have been recently looking at some videos and reading up about Mechanical Engineering, and I want to Find a college that can provide me with the skills I need for a career in Automotive Engineering, I'm just curious on what I need to do to Focus myself on my path. I truly love the idea of working in modern car modeling, testing, and improving the efficiency of modern cars, but when it comes to school, it is a bit difficult to plan everything out. I have a true passion for cars, and I truly want to contribute to the enhancement of today's Vehicles, and improving the environment. Any advice is helpful! Thanks, -Robert. #mechanical-engineering #automotive #career-planning #automotive-engineering #personal-development
What is the most important soft skill for someone pursuing a career in sales managing?
My name is Tyler, I am in 12th grade at Pioneer Valley Regional School in Western Massachusetts. In my money managing class we are doing a unit to help widen our range of possible careers to pursue in college. As a result of my research and career quizzes, a potential career that came up for me was sales managing. The most common description for the job was mainly hard skills, so as a result I wanted to know which soft skills were most important. #business-management #sales #sales-management #personal-development
How do you stay confident?
I know that having confidence is very important when you are interviewing with potential employers and for when you are interacting with your peers. However, I find that sometimes I lose confidence when something negative happens, such as being rejected from a company, or doing poorly on a midterm. I try not to let it get to me, but sometimes it does and I feel very timid. How can I learn to stay confident even when something bad happens? Any help would be great. Thanks in advance! #college #career #career-counseling #career-choice #interviews #interviewing-skills #personal-development #job-application
What are some skills needed to get into Data Science or Statistical Analysis
There is not substantial information out there for free on what it takes to start studying Statistical Analysis. Looking for what books to read that give a thorough understanding of the basics or a outline of the whole process. #finance #programming #data-science #data-analysis #data-mining #personal-development
Is proficiency in Java enough to get you placed in good company?
I'm a graduate student(MS Computer Science) and I'm gonna be graduating in a year and a half and I wanted to know if there is any skill that I must have besides Java. I would like to know what are the other programming languages/skills that any employer can expect from a potential employee with a masters degree. #computer-software #career #software #software-development #development #java #android #personal-development #career-details #job-application
What state requirements do I need to be able to own and develop a business?
I want to be able to own my own business so I can introduce myself to the world. I want to start a little at a time. #entrepreneurship #business-development #small-business #career-specific #personal-development
What skills do I need to develop to become a good teacher?
I am in the concurrent Education program at York University. #teacher #school #skills #personal-development #development