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How easy/hard is it to find a job in architecture?
I am currently in between a few possible career options. How easy/hard is it to get a good paying job as an architect right out of college? How easy/hard is it to get a good paying job in the marketing field? How easy/hard is it to get a good paying job in the engineering field? #architecture...
#college-transfer, How can I make it more enjoyable and smoothly for myself to transfer to another school?
#college-transfer It is so a dainty task to transfer from one school to another with all the paperwork involved. Schools should make it easier for students to do so. They always make the transfer students feel like freshmen right out of high school instead of professional students with experience!
How/ Who should I ask for references
I've been working at a retail store for 8 months, and I have several different store managers already. Which store managers should I ask for references? (store managers are constantly reassigned to different branches so I only work with each for roughly 2 months) #career-counseling...
How can I get my future students to feel confident in front of the classroom?
As an Education Major, I've notice throughout my many field experiences I've notice many students are shy in the classroom because they've either developed a fear of embarrassment, failure or being bullied by peers. It's also know that this time in their life is common to feel these emotions...
What is the Best Road to Success in the Educational Field?
The Educational Field has attracted me significantly ever since I was young. I love the idea of giving children knowledge in a fun and dynamic classroom environment. I even would dream (and still dream) about starting my own school! I know everyone has to start small in order to achieve big...
Going into the graphic design field, is it better to be an expert in one design area or be a beginner in all design areas?
Going into the graphic design industry, I want to better understand if I want to be hired if I should focus on one aspect of design to improve my skills or try all areas of design but not further improving past beginner stage. For companies hiring, who would they hire in this situation: the...
is art school completely necessary to have a viable career?
i am a 17 year old who has been making art for the majority of my life and i consider myself as an artist. i wonder, is art school really necessary to be able to have a career. id like to be able to eat with worrying about my next meal. will art school help with this? even if its not a...
What is an example of the work load a Civil Engineer would on a daily basis? How about a Chemical Engineer? Whats the difference?
I'm asking this question because Civil and Chemical Engineering both caught my eye when choosing what to major in. I know both of these occupations involve a lot of math and scientific knowledge. But is it really something that would interest me on a day to day basis? What would a Civil or...
How has working as an engineer helped you in your everyday life?
I want to pursue a career that helps me to learn daily, but also helps me to grow as a person. #engineering
Is mechanical engineering worth the broad spectrum of fields you would be qualified to work in?
Or should you specialize and focus on one certain field. #engineering #engineer #mechanical-engineering #mechanical-engineer
What is your favorite part about this job as a engineer?
I a high school student who wants to learn about this job. #engineering
How often do you learn something new compared to using previous knowledge?
As an engineer, how much of your time is spent using what you have previously learned and applying it? How much of your time is spent learning new material within your field? #engineering #computer #mechanical-engineering #computer-engineering #physics
Does Engineering jobs pay well?
I am a high school student who wants to learn about this job. #engineering
Standing out in the Mechanical Engineering field?
I've been introduced to a lot of mechanical engineers and none of them have done anything real spectacular like owning a business or something of that sort, they've all just worked for good companies. What should I look towards in order to be a boss in a big company or just make a lot of money...
What can I do with a degree/major in engineering?
I completed engineering in 10th. #engineering #engineer #career-counseling #career
How should students apply knowledge to best prepare for their dream job?
Many students enjoy their education immensely and put in a lot of work to excel at their field of study, but is it truly preparing them for their dream job? Sometimes education can be generalized and it would be nice for students to have some idea of what they could be doing to develop real...
How do you find a good college?
Im having a hard time trying to decide what school i want to pursue. I am currently going into my last year of high school and looking to improve my grades so that i can get into a good college. I am looking at design and art schools because I am currently majoring in Industrial design. #design...
How do I choose the right type of engineering for me? I do not even know what there is all out there I can do.
I don't know what field I should choose and what would fit me best. There are so many options for engineers.
#engineering
Does engineering get harder when you become a junior/senior in college?
I am currently studying engineering and I am approaching my junior year of college. I am nervous that I am going to be overwhelmed by the course load. I want to become an engineer so badly but I get scared for the amount of work it will take.
#engineering #college #junior-college
im really good at maths, science and computer so is mechatronics engineering feild suitable for me in the future?
I'm a 9th grader and i really need advice. I'm really interested in #robotics and problem solving questions #career-details #engineering
Can someone offer me insights of chemical engineering?
I'm still debating between the fields of mechanical and chemical engineering. I wasn't quite familiar with chemical engineering, but I feel like it is a very interesting field. I have a ton of questions about chemical and mechanical engineering that would really help me be more insightful of...
Job opportunities in the chemical engineering field?
i am looking into a career in chemical engineering. what are the major cities that have employment opportunity's in this profession? what is the median salary for this profession? #engineering #career-counseling #chemical-engineering #chemical-engineer #financial-planning #career-details
I am not very good in math do i need math for engineering
I am in 6th grade and just having issues in math but REALLY want to be an engineer. #engineering #mathematics #creative
Industrial Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering?
I have a passion for Mechanical Engineering but I'm worried about keeping that passion as I progress through my career. I have heard that Industrial has even better pay and more demand nowadays. Thoughts?
what are good colleges for engineering
I would like to know what are good colleges for engineering because I want a good education so I know a lot about engineering? any suggestion. #engineering
What exactly is engineering?
Kids in class are interested in learning more about this career. #engineering
Why do engineering majors always worry about graduating on time?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. What is it about engineering that makes it so much more difficult to graduate on time? Is it actually hard to graduate on time, or is that just rumors and exaggeration? This is important to me, because I might switch...
how much money would you get to be an engineer
Hi I want to know how much money would you get for being an engineer #engineering #money
What do you do during a typical day at work? How do you decide what things to make?
I am in the 4th grade and when i grow up I want to become an Engineer. Im not sure what I want to make yet.
Are 5 year combined BA engineering/MBA programs worth the extra time and expense?
I'm applying to college next year and several schools are offering such programs #engineering
Do you have any suggestions on how I should go about choosing and completing my required honors courses?
I will be a freshman at Michigan State University to study civil engineering this fall. I have also been accepted into the Honors College at this school, which requires me to complete at least eight honors courses. I do not want to saddle myself with too many classes, but I also know that...
How has being an engineer improved you as a person?
Hey guys! This question really interest me, especially because I might also become an engineer in the future. I love how it helps others, but I want to see how this career could help me personally. Careers can go beyond just providing a paycheck of course, and I know there are tons of...
How exactly do engineers turn science into reality?
Kids in class are interested in learning more about this career. #engineering
Will it be difficult to pursue an engineering degree when I haven't taken classes in high school that pertain to engineering?
Within the last few months I have decided to study Civil Engineering and I am nervous about being thrown into the program without having taken engineering classes in high school. I don't want to start my engineering classes and be blindsided because I don't have preliminary training in the...
What would you have to know to be an engineer?
what would you have to know to be an engineer because I want to come prepared so when i make my first impression I want it to be a good first impression. #engineering #preparation
Are there equal engineering opportunities for girls?
Are there equal engineering opportunities for girls? #engineering #engineer #women #women-in-tech #equality #sexism
Why is being creative important for engineers?
Hey everyone! I am a current high school sophomore and I am considering becoming an engineer. I'm considering civil engineering, software engineering and nuclear engineering. I have a STEM club at my school, and this is something we were going to talk about in one of our meetings, but our time...
What would be a good major for someone who is really good at fixing machines big or small yet they aren't really good with math?
I've naturally had the skill of repairing things and i always carry tools with me and I've become really good at fixing things, at my job i work in a arcade (Chuck e Cheese) and i fix the games there. But i'm not too good with math and i'll need to improve it but what Major in engineering would...
how much fun would being a engineer be?
Hi I want to know how much fun it would be for being an engineer #engineering #money
What is the most versatile engineering degree?
I am a Mechanical & Energy Engineering major. #engineering #engineer
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...
When applying for entry level jobs while still in college/ recent graduate, do employers care about GPA?
I work really hard and have a 4.0 GPA in college as a full time student, some kids that I talk to say that GPA doesn't matter in the real world. I am asking a professional, does a high GPA show for an excellent work ethic and intelligence? #management #resume #interviews #college-jobs #hiring...
What are the benefits of being a boy scout?
A few of my friends have recently gotten involved in scouting, and it seems like it takes up a lot of their time. Some of them tell me that they are doing it so they can put in on their college applications. Do colleges value boy scouts (or eagle scouts, for that matter)? Is it something that I...
On average, how many hours a week are Civil engineers working outside of their office?
I'm not one for being stuck inside all day, and would like to know how often Civil Engineers get to work on a job site.
Can you combine engineering with business?
I like engineering and business, want to combine them. #business #engineering
What are some good tips in writing a professional summary?
I have recently taken the opportunity to sign up for various online profiles that require me to write a professional summary or professional biography for myself. What are some good things to include or mention? How do I present myself in a professional manner in 250 words or under?...
What tasks would any Engineer do?
I've heard of Engineers before, but I just don't know what they do in their lives; like do they work in industries, do they own their own businesses, or do they work in low paying jobs? #engineering
What do employers look for most in students looking for jobs/careers in engineering?
I want to finish college and join the work force successfully #engineering #school-counseling
Is it more worth it to be happy for four years at a college you really enjoy but doesn't have the major you want, or settle for four years at a college that has the major you want and be happy for the rest of your life?
I'm struggling a whole lot with choosing a college! I'm in love with Clemson University, but it doesn't have marine biology. The University of South Carolina has marine biology, but I'm not in love with the school. #college #general #marine-biology #life-coach
How do we choose between two equally good colleges?
I'm currently inconclusive whether I should apply to SCAD Atlanta or SCAD Savannah, as both schools give me equal opportunity of success. How does one decide? #college #art #design #scad