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Jerry Bires

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Alasia Apr 29 114 views

What is the best way to start a career in Public Relations, and what should I expect from my first job? #Spring26

Currently a college junior in the mass communications department, aspiring to work in public relations. either politically or crisis communications

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p Apr 07 513 views

How do I know what career i should pursue to earn ?

I am clueless, and I am a Master's degree student. The thing is, I can do whatever I put my mind to. I don't have any goals, and I lack skills. I can learn things once I know what direction I have to follow because right now it feels like I have the option of doing anything, which makes me feel...

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Macie Mar 16 475 views

What do I do; what should I be?

I am feeling very discouraged about what career path to follow. I am currently somewhere in between a sophomore and a junior in college at the University of Florida Online (due to dual enrollment; it is actually my freshman year), majoring in speech language pathology. I want to switch majors...

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James Feb 25 1119 views

What should my college and career plan in the future look like?

What should I do to determine which major I should pursue and should my major align with my career? Let me know

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Isaiah Jan 14 1666 views

What can I do as an undergraduate that will help me greatly in the future?

I think the question we can all relate to is: What can I do as an undergraduate to help with my future endeavors? I say future endeavors, just because it's more of a generality and applies to a wide variety of future goals or tasks. Subjects ranging from scholarships, resumes, long term...

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Avery Nov 15, 2025 693 views

What should I know as a freshman public relations major?

I am currently a freshman pr major, what should I know about being an upperclassman, internships, careers, etc?

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Justin Aug 15, 2025 4445 views

How can I find my Interests that suits me?

Hello Im a Young man that graduated from High-school 2 years ago and during Those time out of High-school I've been trying to find my Spark/Career Choice. Ive been taking the time to explore, but I've been having a very difficult time finding my interests. Ive tried doing research online and...

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Krish Aug 18, 2025 2509 views

What can I do to improve my career from here?

I am feeling quite low these days. I scored only 71% in my board exams and 69 percentile in JEE Mains. I got admission into Thapar CSE only because of the SC category, and this has affected my confidence a lot. My parents are also not very happy with my performance, and they are not allowing me...

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Fatuma Jul 13, 2025 2926 views

How can I know what I wanna be?

Am student and i don't know what I want to be

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Katelynn Jul 29, 2025 1761 views

What's the best way to find the right career for you?

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Robiah Aug 01, 2025 3966 views

What’s one piece of advice you’d give your younger job-seeking self?

If you could talk to yourself just graduating, what would you tell yourself about jobs, career, or life after school? I don't have a job offer yet and this is what I have been telling myself since I graduated, to stop tying my worth to job offers. That it’s okay to take detours. That...

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Auria Aug 08, 2025 4720 views

What are some good career paths for an Artsy student who loves visual arts, fashion and humanities that wouldn't be affected by AI? The career path don't have to relate directly to arts -- top priority is for the job to pay really well, LOL.

I am going to be in 10th grade in the fall, and I honestly don't have a dream career or job in mind. I used to want to be an artist or do fashion-related jobs, but they don't pay as well as I would want. I am seeking advice for a career path that ensures me financial independence and stability...

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Aubri Apr 28, 2025 1730 views

What career paths should I consider with a Public Relations degree in the realm of marketing/comunications industry?

Hello! My name is Aubri. I am wrapping up my senior year of my highschool career. I am a student enrolled at the School for Creative & Performing Arts. I would like more assitance yet opinions on this subject it being my future and dream career.

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alayna Apr 28, 2025 718 views

What should I look for when trying to find a future job that fits my major and career path Is there any specific websites that I should be aware of to help look??

What should I look for when trying to find a future job that fits my major and career path? Is there any specific websites that I should be aware of to help look?

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Malachi Apr 28, 2025 1474 views

How do we know what job will best suit our skillset?

I am still learning what my best skills are, but I am curious about how we can learn to best use those abilities to serve others as best as we can.

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Bianca Apr 26, 2025 877 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, 2025 257 views

What experiences have you learned from?

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

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Harrison Apr 26, 2025 672 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, 2025 607 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, 2025 534 views

What is the best advice for preparing for job interviews?

More directed towards residency interviews.

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Aniah Apr 17, 2025 344 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, 2025 984 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, 2025 2379 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, 2025 375 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, 2025 414 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, 2025 1110 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, 2025 2058 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, 2025 915 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, 2025 731 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, 2025 646 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.