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Background: Engineering, officer in the Navy.

How difficult might it be to attend college during the first term of active duty military service? I am a high school senior and wish to have an MOS in and study in the medical field.

What would you recommend for someone who is attempting to make a complete career change into the IT/cyber space with no previous knowledge of it. I'm currently pursuing my BAS in cybersecurity but would like to take advantage of other opportunities to gain experience. I have two years left on...

What are some effective ways to celebrate cultural diversity within a global team?
How do you manage and resolve cultural misunderstandings or conflicts?

Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. One of my best friends is queer, and once had to quit their job because the environment was not very friendly towards them. How can you make sure that your workplace is LGBT+ friendly? #human-resources...

I want to know what opportunities exist on this country. Also, I want to know where can I find more private scholarships that can help me accomplish my dream to succeed on life. Thank you. #college #scholarships #immigrant #immigration #diversity

As a minority, I know that it'll be difficult to work in the tech field. With my different skin and different gender in an industry full of white males, how can I push back a potential toxic work environment, and shine through? #tech #technology #engineering #civil-engineering #engineer...

I've been considering going down a Stem path when I get to college but I'm worried I would be too intimidated to actively pursue my degree.

Being a woman, i would love to be among the best to pursue STEM and prove to the world that it is possible. And this all comes along with passion and determination.

#women in leadership, Is it difficult to get senior executives and shareholders to actually listen and try out your business ideas, being a woman??? #Fall24

Moreover, how have you handled such hardship? Does the hardship you face usually stem from a systemic issue or something lighter?

Would it be possible for me to be a detective of some kind and still have an active family life?

#JULY20 #family #worklifebalance

The reason I had chose a business career because I feel it will help me open and people who want to do their careers can get a fresh experience . This impacts me that I will have a successful future and it can get me up to my masters degree. The reason I chose Business Management because I feel...

Studying computer science, 95% of the students are male and it isn't rare to be talked down to by male students on the occasion. I was wondering how it is in the workplace if it is mainly a male environment? #computer-science #career #technology #job #graduate #female #workplace

Since im going to college its kind of scary thinking about everything. Whats some good advice you can give me to stay on my toes

-Planning on studying business management and minoring in sports management. -Planning on playing tennis. -I love studying business. -I love working hard. -Hobbies: crocheting, working out, listening to music. -Really wanna get through college with my boyfriend and wondering if anyone has...

I'm currently a junior in high school, and I have no idea what I want to do in the future. I haven't found anything that I am particularly passionate about yet, and I don't want to spend my college years studying a major I dislike and going on to pursue a job in the same field that I don't care...

I am a high school senior thinking and not sure about my future.

Digital Marketing, Sports Media, Avertising

I know some say it takes trial and error, perhaps even pivoting. But is it a feeling, a lingering excitement after a few months on board? How will I know there isn't something better out there?

I am going to college soon and I want advice. I will be an adult in college which changes a lot of things. I want advice on what to avoid so I could become successful.

I am in high school and I want to start developing good study habits.
#Fall2024

I don't know what to say or ask the interviewer?

I am a student in grade 11 and would like to understand how interview patterns are structured especially in the area of construction.

What do I do to make myself more appealing to employers? As I enter the job market with little experience in the communications field, I’m finding myself kind of hitting a wall and losing motivation to continue applying since I have yet to receive any positive feedback. What can I do to show...

How to make yourself stand out and not just another applicant? tips and tricks?

Hi, I have an upcoming internship interview for the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab. I'm very excited for this opportunity and the role that I am interviewing for (Robotics Engineer Intern — Maritime Systems), but I am very nervous and scared that I'll mess up the interview. In...

What questions should I ask to learn as much as possible about a career?

Do you bring notes? How long do interviews usually last? How can I prepare?

Graduating from college in the spring, want to get a job lined up as soon as possible.

I am looking to work with houses and some people say i am repressive but sometimes it does not work and I am looking to be more persuasive.

I'm a freshman at Creekiview high school and I have some questions regarding sales manager careers. 1. What is your favorite part about the job? 2. What is your least favorite part about the job? 3. Do you work from home or in an office? 4. What do you do on a daily basis. 5. Would you...

As a highschool / college student what can I do for work to start gaining experince in sales? Is there anything that is more valuable to spend my time on?

Any marketing job is fine I just love promoting things and sharing information about products and get sales etc ..

I am a student at San Jose State. I just recently started on the advertising staff of our newspaper the Spartan Daily. My job is to cold call local businesses and have them place ads in the paper. I am comfortable talking on the phone so that is not a problem. However, I would love to learn...

My name is Tyler, I am in 12th grade at Pioneer Valley Regional School in Western Massachusetts. In my money managing class we are doing a unit to help widen our range of possible careers to pursue in college. As a result of my research and career quizzes, a potential career that came up for me...

I am interested in this job and would like to get the feel of what its is before I commit to it

Currently in college and I recently started door to door sales. I do want to get more into sales stuff, but so far it’s complicated. I don’t really don’t know what degree I should go for and what the next step for my sales career is. I’ve seen stuff like industrial sales and med sales and real...

I started school as an undecided major before becoming a finance major. However,I sometimes feel like I could have made a different choice and pursued an alternate career that would be better monetarily and more fulfilling personally. How do I know I am making the right choice towards my...

I'm a really big procrastinator who tends to get things done at the last minute. Any suggestions would be welcomed.

This could be advice relating to school, clubs, general organizing and simply management. I want to use my time wisely in class and outside of class so I can have more "me-time" and time with family.

To all the professionals out there, there are so many professions that require pristine communications skills. For students that are shy and/or not good at public speaking and communication, what are some suggestions that helped you?

As an entrepreneur, what routines do you follow each day for personal development and career growth?

tips of maintaining a job

I struggle with this problem. It seems that I am no one outside of my work. I strive to do my job well. I am satisfied and enjoy but other than that even after the work; I feel like having another "me" outside of work is difficult. I don't have hobbies. I don't sing or dance nor do arts and...

I’m a freshman in college and I want to be able to track every dollar that I spend and make in college and I just wanted to check what tools people use to track their own money. Up until now I’ve been spending pretty irresponsibly, so I want to be able to set aside and save money and track how...

bringing up money, salary, and benefits during an interview

I am curious about when I should take out a student loan and how much money I should borrow.