Career Questions tagged Startups
I am an English Literature Student who wants to work for the SDGs. What should I do?
I am a creative problem-solving person and I study literature. I want to work in international organizations for any good global causes related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. However, I am not a specialist. Is it...
#ngos #startups #specialist #communication #generalist #humanitarian #career #international-organizations #sustainability
How do I make sure I'm making a difference in the world
I want to dedicate my career to helping others. I have to be part of the change in medicine #women-in-tech . #tech #startups #technology...
What opportunities are available in most high schools that will prepare me for college?
Hello, I am looking to find more opportunities in high schools to be more prepared for college. I have taken AP courses and will be taken some CE next year. Although, I just learned it is possible to graduate high school with an associate's degree. I have also learned about the AVID and...
#college #startups #college-counselor #high-school #extracurricular-activities #entrepreneurship #career-ready #extracurricular
What are some tips for a beginning entrepreneur to learn about branding
I am a grad student starting a health and environmentally conscious skin care line and need to figure out what my company will embody. What are some suggestions I can get to help guide me towards my ideal customer, what my brand stands for and how it's different than the rest. I really want it...
What is the best way to find funds for starting a company?
After college when I earn a degree and there are few jobs available in my area, I see many students starting a company for themselves. My question is how do I find a way to start a business, much like finding money for college. #finding-a-career #startups...
#cashforcollege #how-to-start-a-business-in-any-industry #cashforbusiness
What steps would you take in order to become an entrepreneur?
I've wanted to become an entrepreneur since I was young, but I am not sure how I would go about " starting a company." Also, I know that I want to start a business, but I am not yet sure what field I want to work in, or what service or product my business could offer. How would I start a...
#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #startups #investors #business
How can you seize market opportunities?
My friend is thinking of doing some start-up projects, and she is not sure what to look for. #start-ups #how-do-you-start-a-business #startups...
What are the benefits of interning/working for a startup?
I am a high school student and in my current search for internships, everywhere I turn, I see startups. Big companies such as Google and NASA have correspondingly big impact on resumes and portfolios but what do small startups have to offer in terms of extension and development of skill sets,...
#personal-development #employee-relations #startups #professional #business #engineering #recruiting #career
Given the recent rise of SaaS and the gig economy, has entrepreneurship become more ubiquitous? Can uberification benefit all industries, or only a select few?
I've done some preliminary research on the on-demand economy and its risings in San Francisco and the Bay Area. I want to learn more about its global effects. #technology #entrepreneurship #information-technology #startups #artificial-intelligence...
Is it normal for me to feel afraid for not knowing the things to do the job I was hired for?
I want to do software or hardware but am afraid I am going to put in the job with no idea what to do. #engineer #computer #technology #software #computer-hardware...
How does a venture capitalist know at first sight it's the next big thing
As a venture capitalist or investor, you always look to put your seeds in the next big thing and watch it grow to become a giant tree. But what's the 100% guarantee about the business you're funding and how do you know personally it's a wise move, besides the profile on paper #startups...
What are the most important traits that employers should have to keep employees?
After I graduate from college I plan to start a business. Having reliable employees is key to having a successful business and I want to know how be a good boss. #entrepreneurship #business-management...
Does anyone have a degree in business and computer science?
Hello! When deciding on what to major, I have two ideas in mind -- one is computer science and the other is in business. Does anyone have both of these degrees and want to explain the job opportunities that have come your way? Is it helpful to have a degree in both CS and business? Are the job...
Is it better to start your own chiropractic practice or to join one after chiropractic school?
I am asking this question because I'm looking forward to attending chiropractic school at Life University soon as I have been accepted there. #business #doctor #finance #doctorate-degree #student-loans #startups #money-management #debt #healthcare-it...
Will studying global business strategy help me if I am looking to create my own startup company?
I am interested in one day opening my own firm or startup. I would like to be prepared and am not sure what i can do to get on that track. #business...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a big corporation vs a smaller company or even startup?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I'm curious to learn what influenced your decision to work for a big corporation over a smaller one (or vice versa). We don't hear as much about how people go about finding/selecting the companies they want to work...
what are the areas in mechanical engineering in which a start up can be made?
Like whether its compressors/ turbine/ pumps/ automobiles/ cranes/....etc. #business #management #entrepreneurship #mechanical...
What qualities and skills do startups look for in a new hire?
I am in 10th grade, living in Boston, and I am very interested in business and entrepreneurship. I have been hearing a lot about startup companies and wonder what kinds of qualities or skills I’d need to have in order to get an internship with a startup and to eventually work for one #business...
How would you describe the life of a baker?
I want to be a baker I want to know what my daily routine would be like #management #entrepreneurship #startups #baking #chefs #baker...
Is working at a tech company just like the HBO "Silicon Valley" show?
I've always been curious about working at a startup or at a big tech company in silicon valley. I got to watch the HBO show at a friends house the other day and I thought it was ultra funny. Although I did not get some of the jokes. But is that what it is really like? Especially the part where...
What are the pros and cons of becoming an entrepreneur?
I want to know everything about this career before I fully invest into it. I love the aspect of business, but I hate working for somebody. #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #ceo...
how can i become a startup ?????
hi am ruben ... am persuing my Btech degree on mechanical production engineering...2nd year..suddenly a passion for enterpernuership and start up came to my mind ...i have no idea on this field..is startup possibile only if i know programming...what ol things as a bigginer should i have to...
#enterprise #cad #startups #engineering #entrepreneurship #career #student #kerala
What is "Business Development"?
Hi, I'm in high school and I think I'm going to work in advertising, but I am still learning about other options. Someone came to speak at our school and said that she worked "in business development". I couldn't figure out what she really does. What does business development really mean, and...
I would like to know how much capital is needed to start up a new game company?
My friend and I are writing a business plan, in our entrepreneurship class, over a console game company #entrepreneurship #video-games #entrepreneur #startups #start-ups...
How many people do you need to make a video game company?
Are they big companies like hundreds of people or are they really small like just a few people? I think that games like Halo must have lots of people to build them, but what about nintendo or iPhone games? If it's a lot of people, what do they all do? I'm asking because I think video games are...
What are the main challenges an entrepreneur faces when starting up a business?
I am an entrepreneur in high school and I plan to have my business up and running by the end of this year. However, I want to know the main problems that entrepreneurs face so that I am better prepared to handle them when they cross my path. #business #entrepreneurship...
