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Jerry Bires

career coach
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Carbondale, Illinois
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Bianca Apr 26 219 views

What has been the best way to figure out the major you want to get a degree in? And how do you navigate moving away from home?

I am a graduating high school senior and have been having trouble figuring out what I want to do with my time in college. I feel Ive been putting too much emphasis on what I would become after my degree and the pay.

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Ryan Apr 26 59 views

What experiences have you learned from?

I'm in 12th grade about to graduate high school.

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Harrison Apr 26 220 views

How will I know if I’m choosing the right major for what I want to do long-term?

I'm going into cybersecurity and I really enjoy it, but I'm not sure if its the best for me. #spring25

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Nashelle Apr 18 233 views

How will my future be, and where will I end up?

I am a little scared of what my future can hold and the way my path will go

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Samantha Apr 18 65 views

What is the best advice for preparing for job interviews?

More directed towards residency interviews.

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Aniah Apr 17 99 views

How did you overcome a raging procrastination habit?

After covid, procrastination became my best friend and I have yet to overcome it. I'm trying to get rid of it before I got off to college. Any tips?

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Krish Apr 18 200 views

What are some overlooked but essential soft skills I should start building now to succeed in college and in a future career?

I’ve been so focused on grades, test scores, and resumes that I haven’t thought deeply about the interpersonal or emotional skills that make someone truly successful in college or the workplace. I want to make sure I’m not just academically prepared, but also mentally and socially ready. What...

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Itai Apr 02 2011 views

Hi, I’m a senior in high school trying to figure out where to focus my business career when I start college next year. What is the day in the life of someone in investment banking or capital markets What is needed to succeed I these fields? #spring25

Hi, I’m a senior in high school trying to figure out where to focus my business career when I start college next year. What is the day in the life of someone in investment banking or capital markets? What is needed to succeed I these fields? #spring25

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Matthew Apr 15 195 views

Are we ever too old to continue educating ourselves?

Are we ever too old to continue educating ourselves?

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Mya Apr 14 203 views

How do I decide from two different majors I want to do (English or Social Work) #Spring25?

I am a High School senior trying to decide between two equally compelling career paths.

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Mary Apr 15 292 views

Is pursuing Art worth it?

I'm just curious since it's a career that doesn't pay much and pose its own challenges. I also heard it's easy to become burnt out creatively when taking an art class. Is that true?

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Benjamin Apr 15 595 views

What is the best way to make a lasting first impression in a job interview? How can one stand out against possibly hundreds of applicants for a potential dream job. #SPRING25

Tips for starting a career.

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Bao Apr 15 566 views

Time intensive passions while in college?

Right now, I'm split between learning what I want and learning what I know I can do. Game development and writing are my passions, and I love math, and they often DO coincide with each other, but to focus on both intensely has always felt pretty futile. Is there a way to think about this as I...

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Akisa Apr 07 506 views

How can I align my passion with a stable career path, especially when I’m still figuring out what I truly want to do long-term?

I am a freshman hoping to transfer to a school in Spain. I think I want to work in the fashion industry but not sure where to really start or look. I am planning on majoring in either international business or economics, with a minor in marketing. #Spring25

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Lukas Apr 01 146 views

How am I going to survive financially with the direction the economy is going?

I just need help with scholarships for college, but above is a serious question.