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How can a high school senior who is going to major in marketing and sales, while working over 25 hours a week, use that situation to actually build a competitive advantage rather than fall behind?
How can a high school senior who is going to major in marketing and sales, while working over 25 hours a week, use that situation to actually build a competitive advantage rather than fall behind? Most advice I see focuses on internships and traditional experience, but I’m curious what...
What skills do employers value most when hiring for jobs or internships?
I’m a student exploring different career options and want to be better prepared for future jobs or internships. I’d like to know which skills employers look for most so I can start developing them now through school, activities, or part-time work.
How can I become the teacher students need in todays world?
Restarting school in the Spring with the goal to become an elementary school special ed teacher. Currently working as a paraprofessional assisting students on the spectrum and with learning disabilities.
How did you handle the shift from college to full-time work-emotionally and professionally?
I am a senior at the College of Charleston studying Communications. I am interested in Human Resources, Event Planning, and Sales as of right now, but I am still unsure what I want to do right out of school. I am worried about how I am going to handle the shift from college to full-time work,...
I'm still not sure what I want to do for a career. What is the best way to find out why I would really like to do?
I have been going back and forth between a few different careers that all they have in common is science. I need to start figuring it out soon so I can take specific classes for the last two years of high school.
#choosingcareers
What responsibilities come with the privilege of pursuing higher education?
I am currently a high school senior is sin city! I am interested in becoming a first-gen lawyer in my family and pursue a business bachelors degree.
#Spring25
How did you earn people's respect when leading them? I've tried to treat them as my equal so that communication is more open, but how do I maintain that trust in me while also ensuring that they respect my authority??
I've tried to treat them as my equal so that communication is more open, but how do I maintain that trust in me while also ensuring that they respect my authority? For example I was president of the Science club at my school and was good friends with my board members but when I needed to be...
Should I get a masters degree immediately after my bachelor's or wait a few years??
I plan on majoring in History education. I know some schools will pay for their teachers to get their master's degree, but I don't know if I want the stress of working a full-time job while also getting my master's degree.
What are good focus points to have when it comes to classroom management while maintaining a level of professionalism with your students to assist with their success in learning and understanding the objectives each day?
I am a sophomore in college and my degree program is in obtaining my bachelors in post-secondary social studies for grades 7th-12th grades. I am also an Inclusion Aide in the Special Education department. I love what I do every day and even more so my students definitely make my time worth...
Teachers, what is the best way to decide which grade level to teach?
As a high school senior who is going to university as an elementary education major next year, I'm hoping for some advice on how to decide which grade level will fit me best. I love young children and their imaginations, but I also like reading analysis and think teaching comprehension to...
How do you know what grade level is best suited for you when getting into teaching/education? #Spring25
I’m a senior in high school and plan to attend the university of Utah to study philosophy and maybe get into teaching! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! #spring25