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How do I manage my time in college?
Sometimes, I have everything together and I able to complete my work. However, other times, I find hard to focus. This is when it becomes difficult to stay motivated in school. I have tried utilizing a planner to keep myself on track, but I always forget about it. I just haven't found a clear...
How do I make my resume perfect?
Currently I am applying for scholarships and jobs and want to have the perfect resume #college #jobs #college-recruiting #job-application
Is studying abroad really worth it?
So many people have recommended that Is study abroad at some point in my college career. But, it can get a bit expensive depending on the location. Nevertheless, is the experience worth it? #college #study-abroad
How vital is it to participate in student organizations in college?
I am a undergrad and I am interested in joining student clubs and organizations. I am also wondering how joining student clubs and organizations can be beneficial to my career in the long run? #college #career-counseling #career-paths #networking #student-affairs
How to naturally navigate a conversation with employers during career fair?
I have attended my first career fair as a freshman last fall. I prepared myself by searching about the main firms that I am interested in. However, after introducing myself, I was struggling to naturally ask questions about the company like their stocks and current events that I have researched...
How to network and build connections?
I could use some ways to build professional connections. I recently made a LinkedIn account--but, is this site really effective at building connections? #college #career #resume #networking #linkedin #job-application #personal-development
what are some good ways to network?
I am a junior at college. #career #career-counseling #career-choice #career-path
Is it worth paying a decent amount of money to participate in a job fair?
I have an opportunity to attend a job fair, but for one day, the amount seems to be a little extreme. I just wanted to know are these expenses worth it considering the connections one may make. Especially when the job fair is Women in Aviation and my Master's degree is in Criminal Justice in...
Who do I ask to be a reference when I have no work experience?
I've got my resume ready, created a LinkedIn profile and am ready to get my first job as a high school student looking for a summer internship. Who do you recommend I should ask? #summer-jobs #recruiter #work-experience #references #student-interns #job-application
How do I know if a job posting is a scam or not?
I am a high school student and new at applying for jobs. How much information should I share on my resume or over the phone? How do I know that this person is really asking questions about a legitimate job opportunity and protect myself from identity theft? #resume #data-privacy...
How can you stay in contact with professors after you graduate?
I'm in a school were networking isbreally wncouraged and I understand that in terms of preparing for your future. However, I don't think anyone has mentioned the small ways you can stay in contact with people after graduation orbwhy thatvwould be important. If you know someone that has...
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As a 15 year old what can I do to find a job and having a higher chance of actually being hired? #worker #person
During what year of college should I start looking for internships?
I am currently a freshman in college and almost every week my inbox would be filled with emails concerning job fairs, company presentations, and other possible career opportunities. I do not want to stress myself out, but the massive emails are getting me anxious and worried over my progress....
What is a good website that would help me find contacts that would help me find a job?
I am currently a student that is trying get a good job that would establish a better resume.
Do AP classes really help your college applications?
Will having Advanced Placement courses really help my college applications? Do you think getting a B in an AP class will look better or worse to people evaluating your application? Is an AP class really worth it? #college #college-applications #ap #advance-placement
What degree is most helpful to become a lawyer?
I would like to have a professional comment, please. #lawyer
What is a phone interview, and how do I prepare for it?
I'm a sophomore in college, and I recently went to a technical fair and talked to a lot of recruiters, and many of them have gotten back to me and said that they wanted to set up a phone interview with me. However, I have little experience in interviews and I'm not sure what I should expect...
What aspects on a college's resume can stand out to employers for internships?
Currently a freshman in college, I am wondering what activities I should be pursuing to appeal more to employers for internships recruitment. Are there some activities that are more heavily weighed than others? #resume #college-jobs #job-coaching #recruiting #resume-writing #college-recruiting...
How long are interviews usually?
I was scheduled for a 45 minute interview and was wondering if interviews are usually that long. Some of the interviews I had before were around 15 minutes. #jobs #interviews
Would double majoring be beneficial in the long run?
I don't know if I should knock out extra credits or to shy away because of the effort needed to succeed #college #graduate
What can a degree in criminology do to help you become a lawyer
I ask because I was thinking about going to university to get my undergraduate degree in criminology, but I am not sure if this will help me to become a lawyer #law #lawyer
How long should a cover letter be?
In writing a cover letter, how long should it be? It seems like for the most part, a cover letter should be no longer than one page.. are there exceptions? #job-search #interviews #cover-letters #mobile-applications
What should I major in if I want to go to Law School?
I've heard you can major in anything since GPA is most important, but what about majoring in the specialization field you hope to work in? #law #lawyer #political-science #policy
What are some reliable sources to find internships?
Lately, I've been trying to find some internships because it is one of the closest ways a high school student can truly understand the real world and what career one wants to pursue. It is really easy to search things up on Google, but I'm not sure if it is reliable. I personally would love to...
What are habits for success?
What do you do every morning to be productive during the day? At night?
Any tips are more than appreciated! :) #help #advice #success #fitness #exercise #routine #habits
Is living on campus when you have the option to live at home a smart decision?
I want to become an independent person and feel what it's like to live away from my parents, but the university I will be attending for my Bachelor's is in the same city that I currently live in and my mom's office is down the street from campus. I know it would save me money and I don't know...
What websites offer a good platform for networking other than LinkedIn?
I am looking to network with professionals and am wondering if there are sites other than LinkedIn that can offer these opportunities? #business #networking #social-networking #network #business-networking
What diplomas are most useful for a career in venture capital?
I'm interested in venture capital but the path to such a job is unclear. If I wanted to get a job in a venture capital firm straight out of college, what degree would be most useful? #college #college-major #entrepreneurship #venture-capital
Where can I write to get up-to-date information on salaries, employers and industry issues?
trying to determine what to do in life is a serious and difficult task. if there is a website and/or any other resource that has all the information necessary to help make a better more informed decision on what to do as a career choice #japan #marketing-and-advertising
What should I major in if I want to be a personal injury attorney?
I'm planning on becoming a personal injury attorney or criminal defense attorney like my dad and I want to know what I should major in because I'm in my sophomore year of high school and the I want to make sure the classes I choose now will help me in college. #lawyer #attorney
Is it necessary to go on a college visit to decide on a college? How do college visits factor in making this decision?\
I would like to go to college out of state and it would be difficult to visit the colleges I am considering. #college #counseling
Do you have any tips for writing good resumes and cover letters?
I am starting to look for internships for the near future and many if not all require a resume and cover letter. I am just looking for some tips to improve my cover letter and resume. #resume #resume-writing #job-application
How to manage your time in the first year of college?
Freshmen nowadays get confused on how to manage their work life and studying and having fun. Any advice to help them to be more organize? #college #management #time-management #freshmen #scheduling #study #first-year #time
Tips for student in their first job?
What tips could help students in their first job, dos and don'ts? #college #career #job #college-jobs #career-development #college-student #first-job