Career questions tagged self-improvement
What makes a college application stand out?
As college begins to approach for many, building solid applications is a goal most students currently share. What are the best things that can be included in an application? How can I improve my college application?
When looking for internships, how can I stand out from other applicants with skills that may be the bare minimum?
I am studying Computer Application Development at a trade school. I often view postings for open positions that are way out of my skillset. I am worried I have not accomplished enough despite working constantly. I would like my next job to be in industry, but am struggling to find open positions as well.
What should we do to improve ourselves if we are programmers?
What skills are most essential for a programmer? How can we improve our skills? How could we get into a better company? What should we do to improve ourselves in college?
How to plan my dropped year if i plan to major in AI?
After my 2nd year i applied for a scholarship and wasn't able to get it, so i dropped the year to apply again next year . I would like to ask for some tips and skills that i should acquire in this year so my application becomes strong and so my knowledge. I don't want to waste this year doing nothing so suggest any skills that will surely help me get into a good college and also help me in my future career.
How do I go about planning for my future?
As an 12th grade student, I want to be the best prepared as possible for my future.
How do I know my future is going to be successful?
What tips do you have?
What areas of my strengths should i upskill or should i add more skill?
What I notice is that, i learn the gist of information when it is in a question and answer form, basically I excel in test-taking and I am great in process of eliminations in exams since I've been consistently get the high scores from those prof. ed subjects we take in my current course, elementary education. I can also somehow write essays and research rrl especially composing reflections since I love how i glue my thoughts and realizations. and I have good sense of communication skills since i am currently a student assistant in Admission. so the way i speak has a good tone and sounds welcoming (and i have an experience in hosting in one event) and i coached/taught those new interns in admission and i received a feedback from our Admission head that im good at teaching them. and now, im learning new language. not that im fully commit to it, but i spend at least even a 5 minutes to learn. but honestly, I want to learn more beyond that. I want to explore more in other field, like editing and doing creative stuff because i know there's a lot of potential in me and i used to edit pictures before like enhancing it etc. but i just dont have a day to allot to upskill due to prior commitments with school activities plus there are times that there aren't any opportunity to apply these skills outside the school. what do you suggest? and what essential skills should i learn when i start my career/job?
What are some tips that would help me develop my skills for the future?
Such as designing advice, good habits to build early, skill builders, etc.
How to start a habit?
I want to stop procrastinating so much. I know I am intelligent. I am a college senior, and I need to figure out what population of people I want to work with, in what capacity. I'm so lost!
Could you describe your career journey leading up to your first "I made it" moment? What were the biggest challenges you faced along the way?
I believe that celebrating small wins is important.However, people always have an "I made it" moment in life that shapes the person they become and motivates them to follow their goals.
What resources (books, courses, websites) helped you the most early on?
11th Grade
What can I do to get better at public speaking?
I want to become a teacher and to become a teacher you have to have public speaking skills.
What would you do for a living if money wasn't a factor?
I have been thinking about this a lot lately. So much of our career choices are shaped by survival, not passion. We all have that childhood dream to help the needy and now, somehow, most of us are the needy. But if money wasn’t a factor, no pressure, no bills, no expectations. What would we really choose? Would we still do what we do now? Or would we create, teach, build, explore, heal, write, or help in ways we have buried for years? I’m genuinely curious. What would you do for a living if money didn’t matter?
What should I do if I am thinking about doing an independent job?
I gave some thought into it and I wanted to be a virtual YouTuber (content creator) and a Vocaloid music artist. But I am not thinking of joining any corporation because I want to do it as an independent profession. What should I do to start off?
How do i overcome social anxiety and fear?
Social anxiety is overwhelming my life and despite trying everything, it still makes me feel isolated at school and affects my studies. I try to push myself out of my comfort zone.I try to push myself, but often end up feeling ignored everytime and everyday, which only deepens my loneliness and my insecurities, especially as the only girl in my class. I find it hard to talk to people, I don’t know why...I also struggle to connect with people I’ve never spoken to, and now, as a school representative, the pressure has only increased, with people telling me I’m not suited for the role as an introvert and i even started feel like I'm not suited for the role because of my social anxiety and i have no confidence. my parents blaming me for choosing this school..but,my school life has been difficult from the start due to social anxiety
How to get better at Acting?
How can I become a better actor? Acting makes me happy and it lets me explore how others think and feel. I also can’t afford much because my family is poor so I also want to get better so I can get a scholarship to a good university.
How can I obtain a scholarship?
How can I obtain a scholarship to pursue a Master's degree in sciences, specifically in biotechnology or any other biology-related field? I'm not asking about the application process or requirements, but rather how I can be competitive. Which programs would be recommended for me, considering that my GPA is between 3.0 and 3.5? My current English level is B1, but I can reach C1 in a short time. Additionally, I would like to know if there are Master's scholarships that accept the Duolingo English Test, though I doubt it. I also have about 15 certificates from Coursera in various fields, with a focus on biology, and I have a passion for learning. Apologies for the lengthy message, and thank you.
How should I get business to be interested in my work?
Working are to sell yourself and practicing you craft to get peoples attention. Don't think just because you did not get the job that you should stop trying to do better.
How can I overcome imposter syndrome and low self esteem in school and life?
I've struggled my whole life with imposter syndrome and this inherent feeling that my success is tied to my achievements in school. This has led to depressive episodes, low self-esteem, and resentment and jealousy on my part sometimes which I am not proud of at all. I compare myself and either find myself happy about being superior or depressed about being inferior. I regularly try to journal my feelings of sadness, worries, and thoughts and I also try to employ some affirmative strategies but I feel like they don't always work. What strategies can I use to further deal with this problem of mine?
How can I manage stress during times of failure and stagnant progress?
I'm an 18 year old college sophomore majoring in animal science, and I've been really struggling in math based subjects since high school. It seems no matter how hard I study or spend time with my tutors, I barely see any progress and it causes me loads of stress that affects my relationship with my family/friends and a bit of an issue with my other grades, since I'm so focused on improving in mathematics. I want to do better and be better overall.
How to be consistent in what you do?
I want to know what is the psychology behind consistency. Why are some people consistent while others are not, no matter how much they try?
How do I begin going out on my own when I have absolutely no friends?
As someone who has no friends, I feel ashamed of going out. I know it sounds weird, but it is what it is. It's not that I don't want to have fun and meet people, but I am afraid. I hate that I don't really have friends. I think learning these skills will help me develop soft skills such as communication and confidence, which will help me from a career perspective.
How to get better at basketball ?
I’m 5’5 1/2 but it’s really hard for me to handle the ball, i’m also not the best with my left hand.
what are some goods ways to save money at 16?
Right now when money comes to play I'm always low on it. No matter how much I put in savings it usually will get spent on something that doesn't have any meaning to me like food or stuff for gaming. I just want money so that I could buy things that I want and i could have money left for things that I need. Also im always hearing you should save on how much you make, and I don't have a job to save income. so what do i do
What would be some effective methods of networking in the culinary community?
How could I put myself in the position to come across people who I could learn from or gain experience from?
How do I begin self-improvement?
I want to become a better person with many hobbies that focuses on growth and stability. I attempted to begin a day with something new but, I begin to feel unmotivated to continue. #support #independent #growth #mindfulness #career
Going back to school through community colleges to take classes just for the sake of learning new things?
#self-improvement #back-to-school #how-applicable #recommend
What study tips can help an easily distracted mind manage college expectations?
Like many, this is my first time away from home for an extended time. I am nervous about managing my personal focus and organization skills without support. I look forward to the social aspect of going to college, but worry about managing my studies in a timely manner. I know of support services that my college will provide, but we students still have to be in charge of our time management. Do you have suggestions on managing our daily study habits? Thank you! #study-habits #study-tips #study-skills #time-management #organization-management #stress-management #self-improvement
Does anyone know a better way to study a foreign language by yourself?
i am trying to learn enough Japanese to be able to take the AP exam for it and I'm not sure if there's a good way for me to learn it. I've watched several videos about kanji and know the basics for grammar, but is there a more efficient way? #foreign-languages #japanese #online-learning #self-improvement
How can I become more organize entering college ?
Throughout my high school career I’ve had good grade projects done on time. My problem is managing my time. I do everything last minute and it ends up not being my 100 percent effort. I need helpful methods to add some order to add order. #time-management