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Carol Walker

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Computer and Mathematical Occupations - Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Andrea Mar 15, 2018 552 views

How do you know if you have found yor dreamed career?

I love science but I also love writing short stories and sometimes I wonder if I will ever regret not choosing English as my major. I love biology and everything that involves it but how do you know if you are making the correct decision?
#undecided

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Amiya Jan 17, 2018 1108 views

How do you know if your making the best decision possible for yourself?

I often find myself thinking what would have happened if I had picked another decision in my life which questioned if it was the best decision to make.
#Decision-making #personal-development

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bianca Jan 18, 2018 1554 views

I wonder how I can combine my passion for writing and technology into a career that I will absolutely love.

I know it is important for me to live my best life. This starts by finding my 'dream' career. I want to be successful in a career that I am passionate about. #career-counseling #career-choice #career #career-path #plan #future #question #creative-writing #women-in-tech #internships...

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Kayla Mar 05, 2018 566 views

How quickly will you adjust to finding your way around a college campus?

I’m worried about getting physically lost and not knowing where I am going, and therefore being late or missing a class. How quickly do you get the hang of it? And what are some tips for learning your way around? #campuslife

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Heidi Jan 15, 2018 975 views

Is it hard being a woman in the STEM field?

I’ve heard that men take up most of the STEM careers and women in the field are underpaid. #women-in-stem

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Matthew Sep 28, 2017 1204 views

Would having a degree in accounting be beneficial if I am interested in becoming an entrepreneur?

Would really like to have my own business one day. #futurebusinessowner

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Madison Jan 22, 2018 608 views

What is most compelling about being an independent college student?

Independence is a sweet topic, especially for a high school student. But, what other things make independence in college so admirable besides being able to do what you want?
#college

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Sarah Mar 16, 2018 1103 views

What is the equivalent to internships in the education field?

Everyone talks about getting internships, but for someone who wants to become a teacher, what are good summer opportunities to improve a resume? #education #teaching #internships #summer-jobs

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Lia Jan 22, 2018 628 views

What kind of writing careers can I pursue ?

careers excluding being a journalist , I mostly like writing about stuff pertaining to psychology ( getting to know why humans react they way they do) #writer

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Isaiah Jan 22, 2018 577 views

What the best way to have a Career in Technology?

#technology I want to learn more about the insides and outsides of technology like phones, computer , consoles, and other machines.

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Ney Jan 22, 2018 680 views

What are some career options in the tech industry?

I don't know what I want to do for my future yet and I would like to explore around in the tech industry.

#technology

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Sydney Jan 23, 2018 545 views

What advice would you give a female student interested in pursuing a career in chemistry?

I have grow up in an agricultural community, and I know how important it is for many of the small scale farmers to use agricultural chemicals. I want to help make these chemicals safer for them to use. #chemistry #women-in-science

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Autumn Jan 23, 2018 1643 views

What is the best way to prepare for a job interview?

I would like to start practicing now so after college I'll be a pro and can hopefully land a great job #jobinterviews

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Nicole Jan 23, 2018 538 views

how does the class work in college differ from high school?

They always say college is very different from high school and that the work is more difficult. I'd like to know how the work is different and what you can do to succeed in the classroom. #classswork #college

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Kelli Jan 23, 2018 768 views

How important are college clubs?

I'm a returning, non-traditional student. How important is it really to participate in college clubs? #college #student-clubs

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Matthew Jan 24, 2018 646 views

How relevant is computer science, in today's world, in comparison to other majors?

Studying #computer-science at UIC is a lofty ordeal indeed. Me and my classmates spend long hours and days completing arduous assignments, learning dense material, and studying for exams. Meanwhile, other majors require less effort and time, while still others require more. This leaves me...

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Lucky Jan 24, 2018 632 views

How can my field of career (computer science) benefit the world?

I’m interested in computer science and want to make a living out of it. I also want to help the world as well though. So I was wondering how this field could help benefit the world.
#computerscience #helpingtheworld

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Ta'jah Oct 25, 2016 1517 views

how intense is the work load in a stem career and what are the hours worked per day?

I want to go into a stem field and just had some questions
#computer-science #science #mathematics #women-in-stem

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preethi Apr 06, 2017 4261 views

How can I start a career as an AWS Solutions Architect?

I'm a fresher, planning to start a career in cloud computing. I have completed my graduation in computer science , where i took a course in architecture of cloud computing. What are the career opportunities are freshers in cloud computing,. What are the career opportunities if i have a amazon...

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Yong Kook Apr 17, 2017 1293 views

If you were to learn new languages, what would they be?

People study abroad, and work out of state frequently. The ability to speak multiple languages will help them to become more successful in their field interacting with foreign clients and employees.

#japan #foreign-languages #success

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Gonzalo Apr 19, 2017 1957 views

How important is a degree nowadays?

I wanted to know about how important a degree is since I have seen that every day experience is more important at the time of finding a job and I think that a degree may be falling in a second place #job-search #degree #first-job #job-search-strategies

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Uma Apr 19, 2017 1943 views

career advice request

Age:52, worked in IT Network/Security field for the last 12+ years. have no #degree; completed Cisco Certification when I was new to this field. do not have desire to work continue working as tech support. last few years, I have been debating with myself if I should finish my 3year...

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Melissa Mar 31, 2017 1638 views

What are the key words employers look forward on a persons resume?

I am applying to positions, but have had recruiters make comments to my resume as not being as a highlight to employers, mostly I present myself as a doer and not an achiever. I just want to know what are some things I can do to improve my chances at obtaining a job, I mean I haven't even...

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Wanita Apr 19, 2017 1985 views

In terms of building a resume, what are effective ways to keep it concise?

I heard about the "six second rule" but it's difficult to shorten my resume without feeling like I'm leaving out vital information. #job-search #resume #interviews #resume-writing #job-application

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Hannah Oct 27, 2016 1188 views

How do you think we can encourage more women to pursue a career in STEM fields?

As a young lady myself, I am saddened by the lack of interest in STEM that I see in my female peers. As children, an equal amount of men and women are interested in STEM fields, but as we grow up, girls seem to view STEM as a more masculine field and begin to distance themselves from it. I...

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Connor Feb 16, 2017 1017 views

Do I need specific credits before applying to basic tech jobs/internships?

I have about 30 credits from a community college in Arizona Im wondering whether or not it's ok to start asking around for basic tech support internships at tech companies in AZ. I haven't even taken any tech classes yet but that's my major. #internships #information-technology

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Maria Mar 12, 2017 1119 views

As a woman in a STEM field or a woman going into a STEM field, have you ever felt that you were in any discriminated against due to your gender?

As an 18 year old female chem major (soon to be chemical engineering), I'm curious about others experiences in typically male dominated classes/majors/jobs. #engineering #science #chemistry #stem #chemical-engineering #women-in-stem #women-in-tech #women-in-engineering

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Maria Mar 12, 2017 1337 views

What made you decide that a career in STEM was a good fit for you? What (or who) in particular influenced this?

I am asking this due to my curiosity about what causes individuals to pick their career paths. #college #engineering #science #technology #tech #stem #women-in-stem #women-in-tech

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Lliana Apr 14, 2017 936 views

Anyone with an Information Science major, what kind of job do you have and what is it like?

I'm interested in getting an IS major and I've already read what types of jobs you can get with it, but I don't know what these jobs are actually like. #career #career-counseling #career-choice #tech #information-science #job-descriptions