Career questions tagged professional-development
Rejected of two rounds of applications and interviews for Counseling Practicum?
I am a master's student in Art therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy. Our program requires more than 750 hours and requires at least 500 of those hours to use art therapy with clients; the rest can be talk therapy. So, there are limited practicum sites that I can apply for. There are limited sites in my area. I am NOW at the point where I am applying to sites that are over a 75 minute driving commute (one way) time. I have gotten rejected twice after interviewing from 2 sites. My first round of applying, I applied to four sites and had two interviews. This round I have applied to 6 sites, and have had two interviews, with one more scheduled. Many sites, filled their positions within a week, that I was not fast enough to even apply for. I am doing all of this work on top of my regular graduate work, work, while having disabilities. I am feeling emotionally defeated and drained. If I can not get a practicum site, then I will not be able to graduate and become licensed. I am furious at the situation. I understand that COVID-19 caused many sites to close for supervision, and now the competition to find a site is very high. How are my less experienced classmates getting hired while I am not? But I am not the only one in this boat, one of my peers it took her three rounds of applying before she got a site, she felt it was partially due to age discrimination. I am wondering where I am going wrong? I am working closely with the practicum director and a career counselor. I did not have this problem when applying for regular jobs, and even the job I am currently at wants to promote me. So what am I doing wrong? I am also working closely with a career coach and the practicum director. I have a website and a digital portfolio, which I have specially for practicum.
How do I boost my resume?
How do I boost my resume as a person who does not have a lot of experience so that employers will hire me? What are the best tips to improve in this area?
How do I keep up with my hobbies having a full-time job?
How do I keep up with my hobbies having a full-time job? I want to be a professional in my field but I also want to enjoy my hobbies to the full. How do I go about this?
is there any way i can improve my communication skills?
i am in 9th grade and its high time i have good speaking skills. i know that's it is extremely important for job interviews and basically leading a successful life. i don't know what to do to improve, i am scared for some reason to "speak up" as i have been told. any tips??
What skills did you need to improve on Do you have a workout routine, if so do you have any suggestions? What things at home can I do to prepare for the job site? Should I join a union or go to a private business? What tools should I get familiar with/have of my own??
I'm looking to get either into carpentry and or construction looking to move my way up to a manager What skills did you need to improve on?
What do I need to do to keep track of eye contact?
I would focus and be in a quiet place while being with someone I know, my family members, or a friend of mine. Even when I apply a job (part-time or full-time) I need to keep track of eye contact to have an important conversation with the manager at an interview or I won’t get promoted.
Long distance vs close by?
What is the difference between colleges that are farther away from home and colleges only a drive away? What skills will you develop?
When is the best time to start networking and building professional relationships in your desired career field?
When is the best time to start networking and building professional relationships in your desired career field?
Now that I’ve selected a career, how can I stay current?
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How can you improve your communication skills and be more confident?
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How do I become more comfortable with making mistakes or even failing? ?
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What online courses have helped you the most in your career?
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What lessons did you learn in your field that helped you get promoted? ?
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what are recommended guidelines to follow for professional-development??
The transition from being a student to being a professional is a bit challenging. As we are facing a huge problem with how to use college fundamentals in solving real-world problems. That two-month training taught me a lot, and I will need to have answers prepared for my next position.
Hello! My name is Arianna T, and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the neonatal field for a foundation in health science class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Please comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment.
1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work through before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What's your work environment like? 12. What is your favorite and least favorite part of your career ? 13. What sacfrifaces did you have to make in order to achieve where you are today with your profession?
How should I apply for jobs with massive anxiety?
I have been diagnosed with anxiety for over ten years and my anxiety is getting the best of me. There are a lot of places hiring and I don’t know how to apply for an interview or how to sound professional. Any recommendations or tips to help?
What are the signs that you are stagnating in your job, and perhaps in danger of having a difficult time finding a new job if you should be laid-off?
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Who do you admire in your field and why?
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What is typically a minimum length of employment at a company before you can master core competencies?
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What is your career, and which soft skill has been the most important in your career journey?
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How do I negotiate my salary?
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What is the best way to assess my skills and passions?
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How do I stay true to my ethical beliefs and stay honest under pressure?
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How do I become a leader?
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How do I learn to stand out in a team atmosphere?
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What are the most important attributes I need in order to be successful in my career?
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How do I make myself more valuable to my employer?
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What are the most effective strategies for seeking a position in the field of Information Security Engineers?
When it comes to becoming an Information Security Engineer what strategies and skills should I practice when it comes to seeking a position?
What elements makes a great pitch?
How do get people to buy my story? I've been developing an idea to expand my business. But since I'm a beginner, I fairly know about pitches and would want more advice on how to develop a strong pitch.
Can you put community service on your resume or even college application?
I have about 50+ hours of community service and I was wondering if I can use it for resumes and even college applications. Does it count as extracurricular activities or does it entirely depend on the project that I was working on. I was reading question about this and I remembered that I sent a resume out for an internship but I didn´t put my hours as work experience...
What do I say in my email?
Hi! I am asked to email my resume to a recruiter for a free internship. Are there any do's/ don'ts in writing emails for a recruiter or formatting that is appropriate? What do I say in the body of the email?
Beside internships, how can college students build their professional development toward entry-level careers?
#college-student #human-resources #professional-development #JULY20
Is it appropriate to put free massive online open courses (MOOCs) on a resume?
#job-application #resume #CV #professional-development
After undergrad, is it beneficial/worth it to work in my field for a year or so before applying to graduate school?
#graduate-school #professional-development #job-experience #research #science #STEM
What is the most important professional quality a person can have?
Employers, teachers, colleges, and even parents all search for and even expect certain qualities in people. What are a few of the qualities you look for in someone and what do you think the most important quality would be? #qualified #expectations #personal-development #professional-development #professional-training
How can I have better professional conversations?
I'm a pretty good talker between friends and in casual settings but haven't really had a chance to flex my professional speaking skills. In terms of future internship employers and professors, what are some good, non invasive topics to carry easy conversation? #professional-development #public-speaking #conversion-optimization
What is the best way to pay for college without a credit-worthy cosigner?
I am a sophomore in college, and I am just curious on the best way to pay for college. I am a theatre major, and I don't have a cosigner who has good enough credit. I am really looking for advice on scholarships/grants/etc.. Anything helps! #college #college-major #college-jobs #professional-development #work-life-balance #theatre #musical-theatre #film #student #loans #first-generation-college-students #Student-loans #Scholarships
Is it better to take a gap year after graduating college?
I am a sophomore in college, and I am just curious on the best way to saving money after graduation. This would be to prepare for the student loan burden. Would it be better to move back home and work a minimum wage job, or try and find a job in a big city that pays more? #college #college-major #college-jobs #professional-development #work-life-balance #theatre #musical-theatre #film
What are some interview tips?
I am applying to optometry school this year, so hopefully I get some interviews! #eyes #optometry #interviews #professional-development
How do you make connections for jobs?
How do I make the connections needed to find high-paying jobs? I am planning on graduating with a degree in International Business, and I am aware that you need connections with other people in the business to receive these kinds of jobs. #Jobs #Connections #networking #professional-development #communication
What is a skill or quality most people overlook when it comes to interviewing that is actually vitally important?
As a college student, the transition to the workforce is happening really soon. Since I will have to do many interviews, what soft skill or quality should I make sure I have in order to make myself as hirable as possible? #interviews #jobs #computer-science #professional-development #stem #working-in-big-companies
What if you are shy? How do you get involved at college?
I don't really enjoy being in groups. Worried about finding a way to meet other at college. #confidence #college #getting-involved #college-advice #professional-development
How can I better myself as a person daily?
I want to become the best possible person I can become. #Greatness #personal-development #professional-development
How do you ask an institution or professional for shadowing opportunities?
I am currently a college psychology student. There is a particular clinical institution that I would be interested in doing some shadowing at. My problem is that I'm not sure how to ask if shadowing opportunities are available when I have no prior relationship with the institution. My target institution does not list contact information for specific staff members. The only way I can contact them is by showing up at their location (which I am able to do), or by phone, which are typically for referrals (this institution mostly provides counseling services.) The reason I wish to shadow is to build a relationship with the institution to allow for a possible future internship. I also would like to experience what some of these professionals do on a day-to-day basis because I might end up liking this area of my major. How do I present myself as a desirable shadowing candidate when I'm going in cold? And how exactly do I ask for this type of opportunity? Thanks! #psychology #clinical-psychology #therapy #job-shadowing #networking #professional-development #career-planning #career-exploration #communication-skills
Is there a cut-off for relevant information on resumes on Linked In, or should you include everything?
**For everyone who doesn’t have a LinkedIn and is reading this, I’d advise you to make one right now! It helps a lot, and even just making one and adding new things to it helps so much! LinkedIn is getting increasingly more popular with both employers and job-seekers. My university highly suggests making a LinkedIn, and offers tons of workshops and presentations to urge students to get… linked in (pun most definitely intended). On Linked In, there are options for including accomplishments, projects, volunteer experience, and more. Is it better to include everything you’ve done on Linked In, or just the more important or more interesting parts? I understand it's better for your profile to reflect a balanced profile, but this gets fuzzy at times. For example, I’m currently a freshman in college. Do you think I should still include volunteering experience from when I was in 9th grade? What kind of a filter should you use for discerning what to put on Linked In or any CV/resume? What if you don't have many things to write about--should you just only include necessary information or add small things to your profile as well? #career #resume #writing #resume-writing #linkedin #professional-development #professional-training #job-application
LinkedIn profile: Tailored towards a certain profession or master resume?
The reason I am asking this question is because I've seen a number of profiles on LinkedIn that seem to be master resumes and others that seem to be tailored. Recently, I have been starting to use LinkedIn more often and fixing and editing my profile. Does it depend on how you use LinkedIn? Thank you. #career #career-counseling #job #resume #writing #work #linkedin #professional-development #job-application
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 can I effectively use LinkedIn if I do not have many real-life connections?
I am a high school student and I created a LinkedIn account two years ago but I do not have much on my profile and only 4 connections. I am in school most of the time, so I do not have a lot of work or volunteering experience. My town is small and not a lot of people I associate with have a LinkedIn so I cannot connect with them. Are there other things I can do on LinkedIn to make my profile somewhat decent? I know that I will make a lot more connections and use of LinkedIn once I start college, but is there anything I can do now? #linkedin #branding #professional-development #networking
How many different types of resumés are there?
I'm interested in learning more about how many resumes I can have. #marketing #professional-development #job-application
What are the best ways to network?
I'm wondering what are the most effective methods of networking? Is volunteering the best or are informational interviews with professionals in my field of choice? I want to gain a network before applying for grad school and find a mentor. #graduate-school #volunteering #networking #mentoring #professional-development #professional-training #professional-mentoring