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When you get out of college how do you land a successful job?
what do you do next? can you just start your own business when college ends or do you have to start doing that before college ends? Where do you look or who do you ask? #search #successful #college #job #business
Should I declare a minor during undergrad if I want to be a lawyer?
I'm currently an undergrad, but I want to go to law school and be a lawyer. I've been thinking about minoring in psychology but would it be helpful in the long run at all? #psychology #law
What are some essentials for studying abroad?
I have read that you should have a luggage bag that isn't black and red, so it's easily distinguishable. But what are some really good tips that you would recommend? What to pack? What your parents can send in the mail? What kind of credit/debit card is most widely accepted? #travel...
What are some basic plans I need to have for college when I get there?
Food plans? Going out? Eliminating procrastination. Transportation? Living place? Making friends? #plans #college #procrastination #goingout #basics
Is it better to have a double major or 1 major with several minors?
For your areas of interest, how do you plan to manage your areas of study? I know some students with a double major and 4 minors. Is this the expectation? The new standard that we have to compete with? Or is this what works for a percentage of our peers? What combination of major & minor do...
What do colleges look for on a college application?
I want to have a really good chance to get accepted to a college.#college-advice
do you need to have a lot of work experience to get a gob more easily?
I've only had a few jobs and i'm just curious.#expiriance
what year is best of study abroad
To determine what summer break might work better for a study aboad. #study-abroad
If you do not go to a prestigious university, can you still make a good living or is it important to have connections to a prestigious school?
#college-decisions #prestigious-university #connections I am trying to decide where to go to college and I got accepted into a prestigious public university and a another university that is not as prestigious. I wanted to know if I choose the university that is not as prestigious, will I...
In the interview process, what qualities do they look for when deciding to give you the job?
What characteristics are beneficial to exemplify to employers that you have, and that are positive in the workplace. #interviews #jobs
How much of trading has or soon will be fully automated?
I know that high-frequency trading has been completely adopted by investment banks and at least a large chunk of the investing world as a whole, but I was wondering how much of the decisions still remain to the traders. Since hedge funds hold portfolios instead of strictly dealing with stocks,...
How will I be able to transition my lackluster high school study skills to the college level and improve on them?
Obviously my current study skills will get me nowhere in college! I need help! Organization is not my middle name. If there is anyone out there that was in my shoes in High School that turned around, please share what you did to change! #inneedofstudyskills
What is the best way to get a research opportunity as a college freshman?
I want to do research as a freshman in college with a professor, but how do I build a close enough relationship with my professor, seeing how most GED courses have 200+ students?
#research #medicine
How big of a deal is location when it comes to finding a job?
For a current high school student planning to pursue neuroscience in high school, what is the best place in the U.S. to find work after college? Are there any geographic areas in the country that have more need for people in the field? I would especially like to go into research...but we'll see...
Do the way i dress to the interview affect me getting the job?
#interviews #career #dress-for-success
Do You Think I Should Settle or Do Something I Love?
I've been on the fence as to whether I should pursue something I love for my career, something in the arts like photography and dance, or if I should pursue a career that I can at least put up with so I can support myself enough to be able to do the things I love? I'm torn and I am horrible at...
How should I approach building my resume for my first job?
Recently I have found an open job position at Publix they ask for a resume but i have no experience and do not know what i should do!
#needhelp #publix #first-job
when getting interviewed was there a attitude that the employer was looking for?
what kind of attitude dose the employer look for? #heo
What if someone you just hired spills a confidential secret about your company do they get a second chance?
#confidentiality #career
How do I take notes on a lecture?
I often get discouraged when I try to take notes on what a teacher is saying, because I can't keep up with the current information and fall behind on taking notes on what is being explained. Then I start to worry that I am missing important information when I am still working on the notes...
What are some instances that have caused a employee to be fired?
#career #employee-training #employment
How important are SAT grades?
In applying for colleges, are SAT grades more or less valued than other aspects of your profile (ex; volunteer hours, etc.)? In addition to this, how important are your scores in the varying areas of the SAT in relation to your major?
#SAT
Could you change your major on your fourth year of college?
If you change your major on your last year, will you have to make up more years?
#not-trynna-be-in-college-for-more-than-4-years
#career-change
Is there a best time to study?
When is the "best" time to study? I have class, then lab right after. Should I take a mental break after lab, or should I study right then so it is "fresh" information? Is there a best time to study? #nursing #college #nursingschool #student-life #studying-tips #study-habits
What are the things that starts to change, when you start paying your bill?
I am asking this question because I want to know what's going on with people who pays bills.#futurelife
Honestly, what is college like?
What is a typical college day like? What do you do? I have some friends who love their college experience and others hate it. I want a holistic but honest idea of college. I am looking forward to it but I just want to know. Everyone's experience is different but I'd still like to know....
What's the best way to keep track of your schedule in college?
I know that time management is a huge thing for college students. I'm a very busy person myself. I go to school from 7:00-17:30 most days. I currently have a notebook, use google calendars, and the calendars on my phone. I was just wondering how actual college students might keep track of...
Is it better to live on campus when you attend college?
Most colleges I've checked out give you the option to live on campus , everyone says living on campus is better.#campuslife
If my strengths are productive and high self esteem and my hobbies are talking, giving good advice and, taking care of one another, what types of careers or industries might best fit me
Because I know what I want to do be when I grow up, but is it really the best choice? Is this career path really for me? #careerchoices #pediatrics #pediatrician
How to be successful in life and what does it look like?
I am one of these people who likes to know what it looks like to be successful in life. I know that I want it but how can I get it. #succesful
How can I prepare for living at home during college rather than on campus?
I have heard, from many different students, that college requires a lot of study time. I am worried that having my family around may cause distractions for me when it's time to concentrate. My parents are helpful when it comes to my study time but my smaller siblings can be noisy and...
How can I prepare myself for life after college?
Going into college next year, my biggest concern is how close I am to life after college. School becomes such an essential part of life that it is a little scary to think of finally reaching an end to my education in a few years.
#lifeaftercollege #adulting
What skills must I prepare for when living in the dorm?
I had heard many things about college life whether they were true or rumors. I want to know what I must truly prepare for when moving out of home to the dorms. #moving-out
Should I stay in school and obtain my Master's Degree before entering the work force or get a job out of college and then go back once I have some experience?
I will be graduating with an Environmental Engineering Degree and wonder if it is better to finish my Master's or get a job and then go back to school. #masters-degree
What are some of the best resources when struggling in school?
#college #career advice
How do you cope with rejection in application process?
Some of the schools I will be applying to are really hard to get into, no matter the GPA or test scores, so I want to be prepared for the pain of seeing the word "DENIED". If you were rejected by a school, especially your top choice/s, how did you deal with the #disappointment?
What to do if I cannot imagine myself in the type of career I am planning on going into?
I have always been excited about being involved in the business world, but I cannot see myself working in a office or anything that has to do with that. I think it is a mental barrier because I am a first generation college student and many kids in my community just start working after high...
how does someone make connections / network effectively in their field of interest? #networking
how does someone make connections / network effectively in their field of interest? #networking
What's the most important thing to look for in a company?
When applying for jobs, what has made you decide to accept an offer from one company over another?
#job-search #career
jobs freshmen year of college?
I am wondering what people think about getting job in your freshmen year of college ? #college-jobs
What jobs are available to a student with an Asian Studies BA?
I majored in Asian Studies in college and am graduating soon. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the opportunities out there and am having a hard time narrowing down what I'd like to do. I am interested in religion and have traveled a bit to South Asia. Does anyone have any advice on what to focus in...
What happens right after college graduation?
In the summer after I will graduate college, what happens? Will I have a job to start that summer? Will I start with internships? What happens if I don't have either? #jobs #internships #after-college
Can I get an internship as a sophomore?
Most jobs today require experience and I want to start early on. I want to get an internship but I am just about to finish my first year in college and most internships prefer juniors and seniors. I am also going into business I'm not sure specifically what kind of business but I am interested...
I am a rising freshman majoring in International Policy, and I was wondering whether it is wise to keep a backup option considering the job market?
I am just concerned about whether I can have a career aligned with my area of interest or whether I should start planning for otherwise. #resume #majors #government #job-market #international-affairs
What can I do to increase my GPA ?
I been having problems with my GPA I barely have enough to graduate , I want to get in a good college so I need more. #pupete
Do potential employers look at whether you went to a state school or a private school? Does it sway their decision?
As a New York native, state education would be a cheaper option. However, my #1 choice school is a private school in Pennsylvania. Do employers have a preference of which of these schools they would rather have someone go to? #college #future
When should I apply for internships?
I'm debating on when I should try to get an internship.
#medicine #internships
Will extracurricular activities make college more difficult?
The constant hours of your nose in all sorts of textbooks could be grueling, but does doing an extracurricular activity (band, sports, clubs, etc.) help or hinder your success in college? #college