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Does having a boss bother you?
A lot of people don't like to be told what to do, while others appreciate some direction from others. I'm interested to know what people think #computer-software #teaching #law-enforcement #sales
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How did you figure out what you wanted your career to be?
I know a lot of students struggle with what they are going to do in life, I know I sure do. It would help to have direction on how to find your passion or inspiration #teaching #law #management #accounting #law-enforcement #government #arts #cooking
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How has a Psychology major helped you?
I'm thinking about double majoring, or a least minoring in psychology. If you have a degree in psychology, how has it helped you? #college #career #psychology
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What college minors are good for law enforcement?
I'm looking at a career in law enforcement. What college minors would be helpful in law enforcement alongside a Criminal Justice degree? #college #criminal-justice #law-enforcement
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What qualifications are needed to be promoted to a detective?
What qualifications are needed to be promoted to a detective after you become a police officer? Generally, how long does it take to receive the promotion? #police #criminal-justice #law-enforcement
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Is getting a psychologist job even possible without higher education?
And by higher education I mean graduate school. Is it even possible to become a psychologist if I don't plan on going into graduate school? #psychology #graduate-school #masters #phd #graduate-programs
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What's the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
The terms are often used interchangeably in everyday conversations, so how exactly are they different? #psychology #psychiatry
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What is the most benificial college for a psychology degree? Also, what degree is the most benificial?
I'm trying to choose a degree in psychology. I am not sure if it would be better to get a higher degree and do more schooling or just an average degree with less schoolling. Also, I am not sure what college would be the best for this degree. I've heard a lot of good news with Wisconsin and...
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How long does a Master's degree in Psychology take?
I've heard 2-3 years for most people, but never got a definite number. Can it take longer than 3 years? #psychology #graduate-school #masters #graduate-programs
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Can I become a counselor with only a Bachelor's degree?
While I do plan on going for a Master's since I'm hearing that's almost the minimum required level for counselling occupations, I was wondering if it's possible to get a job as a counselor with a Bachelor's? #psychology #counselor #counseling #counselling
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How long is the application process to become a police officer or deputy sheriff?
I know that for some federal agencies the application process takes a few months but what about for a police officer
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......Why?
I was curious about how the community would react to this question. In college, I had a roommate that told me a story about how his uncle was in a philosophy class and there was one question on his final exam. The question was the title of the post, why?. How would you react to a question like...
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Any tips on the career social work?
Any advice about anything for the career social work? #psychology #social-work
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Are adolescent psychiatrists in high demand?
I did my senior project on adolescent mental health and I was wondering if psychiatrists specializing in adolescents are growing in demand? #psychology
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Is there better job security for secular counselors than there is for Christian counselors?
I want to be a counselor, but I am unsure of which route to take that will be more beneficial. #psychology #counselor #counseling #clinical-psychology #life-coach #counseling-psychology #mental-health-counseling #family-counseling