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Jerry Bires

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James Feb 25 968 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 1595 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 518 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 4323 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 2459 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 2874 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 1704 views

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

Question Writing Tips

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Robiah Aug 01, 2025 3863 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 4610 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 1559 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 679 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 1342 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 859 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 232 views

What experiences have you learned from?

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

Harrison’s Avatar
Harrison Apr 26, 2025 646 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 589 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

Samantha’s Avatar
Samantha Apr 18, 2025 456 views

What is the best advice for preparing for job interviews?

More directed towards residency interviews.

Aniah’s Avatar
Aniah Apr 17, 2025 325 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 905 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 2340 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 366 views

Are we ever too old to continue educating ourselves?

Are we ever too old to continue educating ourselves?

Mya’s Avatar
Mya Apr 14, 2025 396 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.

Mary’s Avatar
Mary Apr 15, 2025 994 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 1867 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 893 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 716 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 617 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.

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David Apr 12, 2025 1130 views

What effects can college truly have on future career paths and options??

After many calculations, I found that to go to the college I want (Hillsdale in Michigan) I would need to pay around $1200 a MONTH and I don't know if that's worth it. I ask this as a general question though.

Caleb’s Avatar
Caleb Apr 14, 2025 615 views

What’s one thing you wish you had known before starting college that would have helped you a lot?

I am a 17 year old graduating high school senior, and I would like to prepare for college as best as I can. #collegelife #senior #classof2025.

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Jonah Apr 14, 2025 449 views

What would be the best steps/goals to have in order to find my way into the roller coaster industry designing roller coasters?

I have found myself becoming very passionate about roller coasters and their design. I've tons of my own research on them and have started trying to learn No Limits 2. I'm just curious what other things would be helpful to achieve my goal of becoming a coaster designer.

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Makayla Apr 14, 2025 730 views

What would be better to focus on - Physical Therapy or Nutrition or both?

I am trying to decide between becoming a Physical Therapist for athletes or pediatrics. However, Nutrition - specific to athletes is also interesting to me.

Christian’s Avatar
Christian Apr 04, 2025 433 views

How Please sometimes I feel like leaving the academic world and face my dreams directly, I feel like I have wasted my finances on academics instead of investing that in Tennis career from the beginning. Dropping out comes to mind most times and at this point I am in my penultimate year what keeps me going is not love for what I am doing anymore. #spring25?

I just need a clarifying answer

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Leah Apr 04, 2025 857 views

What is the best path to starting a career in writing, editing, or publishing? Are there any specific internships or research opportunities to get started? #Spring25

How much variety is there in job opportunities in this sector? Are there ways or places to work that aren't sedentary? How lucrative is a job in this field?

Lauren’s Avatar
Lauren Apr 01, 2025 861 views

how do I wow people in the interview

question writing tips

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Sunny Mar 21, 2025 2668 views

How do I manage communications when talking to a cilent?

Just a quick tip

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Hushain Mar 15, 2025 3541 views

What career is best for me ?

I want a high paying job thats flexible and to have an increase demand in the future the period of study to be short and less difficult if you know mathematics wery well and not that much communication skills

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Asel Mar 15, 2025 3861 views

As a university student, how can I improve myself, and which areas should I focus on for greater advantage?

I am a business administration student, and I will graduate next year. However, I am still uncertain about what specific career path to pursue and which field to focus on. I am eager to develop my skills and connect with various industries, and I would like to find a role that allows me to work...

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alexis Feb 24, 2025 3331 views

What suggestions do you have that can involve my love of crafts ?

I love to do crafts, and I would like a career or job that involves crafting.

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Madison Feb 19, 2025 2725 views

How do I figure out a career and major?

I am a sophomore in high school, and I don’t have any idea what to do with my life. I feel like I have very bad extra circulars, but I don’t know what to do, especially since I have no idea what I want to do or major in. I don’t have any particular passion, however I would like to know ways to...

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Xion Jan 17, 2025 1649 views

Does software development have a high salary and a good future?

I'd like to know if I could earn enough to sustain myself and possibly a household if I become a software developer. I'm currently in 9th grade and interested in this career. I haven't started to do any programming on my own besides pseudo-programming for my dual enrollment program. What is the...

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Sally Jan 13, 2025 15234 views

What am I supposed to write in an email to a recruiter?

I just applied for an internship through a website that gives out the email of the recruiter at the end. I want to reach out but don't know how to not sound generic or even what the ideal subject line should be. If I ask the recruiter if they have time to answer any questions should I add my...

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Estefan Jan 07, 2025 1568 views

What skills can I add to stay ahead of the curve?

I've received my A+ certification recently and have started setting up a home lab and familiarize myself with active directory. I am applying to entry level positions but unfortunately have not received an offer yet. My question is, what do I need to add to my skill set that would be allow me...

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bvar Dec 30, 2024 6639 views

How Can I Discover My Talents and Find a Career Path I Truly Love ?

Hello everyone, I’m currently an administrator at a company’s employment office, but I’m on a journey to discover my true passion and career path. I understand that the best career for me should align with my abilities and interests, allowing me to work with enthusiasm rather than just waiting...

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Amadin Dec 22, 2024 3180 views

How can I get a good paying remote job?

Hello everyone, please I need a reference on a good remote paying job I can work from anywhere around the world, I will truly appreciate a little follow up and tutoring as well, thank you...

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Zori Dec 17, 2024 5308 views

What was your experience switching career paths?

I know some adults choose to stick to their stifling jobs, even when it makes them miserable or exhausted everyday.

I'm concerned about my future being like this, in which I end up stuck in an unfulfilling job. What are some things people should consider when pivoting to another career path?

Hilda’s Avatar
Hilda Dec 17, 2024 1035 views

What are business careers?

What are business careers? How are accounts managed. Why are consultants important?
#bussiness

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Yvonne Dec 14, 2024 1149 views

What do you do when you are not sure about your future career?

I think I want to study Medicine but I'm not sure. I also like travelling.

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Harsi Dec 13, 2024 3416 views

How can I be successful with my Business Administration Degree?

Hello, I am a first-semester freshman and due to my negligence I received a C in one of my classes. I have an average GPA now (around 3.5 if I do well in all my other classes), but I want to succeed with the Business Admin. Degree. I know I want to work in marketing, social media marketing, and...

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Leo Nov 23, 2024 1703 views

What are the career opportunities available online ?

Like; blogging

Jude’s Avatar
Jude Nov 14, 2024 1147 views

What is life and how do you navigate it?

Just going through a lot