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Lashay Taylor

--Career Counselor, Educator, and Motivator
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Hannah Mar 26, 2018 969 views

What do I base my college major on?

Should someone be choosing their major on whether they'll be making enough money in the future to financially support themselves or if it's a major that will in the end make them happy. I know the ultimate answer would be to do what makes you happy but is it possible to do that while being...

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Kimia Nov 01, 2016 936 views

Is it beneficial to show evidence of branching out in my career and expanding upon my future career options by minoring in a field different from my major?

I am planning on entering college as a bioengineering major, though that is subjective to change depending on the college. However, I was wondering whether it would be beneficial for me to apply with a business, political science, or history minor to add more to my resume and degree. It would...

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Nada Jan 02, 2017 2000 views

What is the meaning of liberal arts?

I understand what visual arts and all that kind of stuff is but most universities near me are classified as liberal arts institutions. If the meaning is anything like visual arts then why is there business and science and other majors that would have nothing to do with that? #college...

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Luke Apr 03, 2018 711 views

What kind of attitude would an employer want and also look for in a employee?

Attitude on the job and personal life? #career #construction #engineering

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Josephine Jan 16, 2018 822 views

How can low income students be encouraged to pursue a higher education?

Few people that I have visited living in a low income community have made the excuse that the lack of them being successful is the reason behind how less resourceful their community is. But, In my perspective that reason is invalid because I also live in a low income community. For that...

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Luke Apr 11, 2018 731 views

If i were to be late to an interview will i be automatically taken off the list?

Writing a paper on successful employees! #career #interviews

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Zander Apr 18, 2018 681 views

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...

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Cortney Jan 16, 2018 898 views

Will college degree get a higher pay in workforce?

#college #higher-education #salary #degree

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Rachel Feb 09, 2017 964 views

How valuable are Lyndia courses or other free learning courses in the job world? Is it something that would go under skills in your resume?

I am a junior in college. #career #online-marketing #online-media #job-application #personal-development

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Kristen Apr 04, 2017 1616 views

How do I write a meaningful cover letter?

I'm having problems drafting cover letters for potential employers. I don't know how to start the letter in order to grab their attention, and I don't know how to talk about myself without sounding like I'm tooting my own horn a little too much. Any advice would be appreciated! #college...

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Dimetrius Jul 11, 2018 1155 views

Should my personality type dictate my career?

In school, we had to take personality tests to find our 'perfect career fits'. For the Myers-Briggs test, I got INTP (Introvert iNtuitive Thinking Perception), which is not known for its empathy. While it is true that I am not the most socially adept, nor am I the best at expressing (true)...

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Tyra Feb 15, 2017 723 views

How would you move forward with your career choice after graduating college?

how would you work on the transition from college to the real world? #college #career

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Madison Jan 18, 2018 1090 views

What makes a good job candidate?

As someone going into the work field and a little brother who's going to as well I want to know the basic requirements for a good job candidate so that I might be able to help him and myself. #job-search-strategies #career-counseling #career #job-search #resume-writing #interviews

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Mercedes Jul 01, 2018 772 views

What are career options for people who like to organize things?

I want to be a ogranizer I like to organize I bunch of things but my peers and older adults always ask me what type of organizer but I had no clue what to respond because I’m not aware of the different organizer careers #career #career #career-choice

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Alex Jul 07, 2018 716 views

How do you avoid burnout (even if the work/studying you're doing is something you love)?

Specific info pertaining to a career in music education would help, but all answers from different areas of expertise are welcome #musiced #burnout #college #career

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Nabeeha Jan 17, 2018 1079 views

What career pathways can I follow with a Political science degree?

I’m planning on majoring in political science but am unsure of what I want to do with this degree. I know I can go into law but I’d like to know about other career pathway options as well.

#Law #politicalscience #politics #government #career #undecided #college

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Sabina Dec 31, 2017 974 views

What advice do you have for a liberal arts student?

#career-development #liberal-arts #liberal-arts-major #careers-for-people-with-liberal-arts-degrees #careers-for-people-with-liberal-arts-degrees- #career

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Ron Oct 29, 2016 952 views

What is the most payed job in the USA?

I have heard of medicine is the most pay, what else? #career #medicine #salary

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Mireia Feb 17, 2018 1114 views

Would you recommend graduating early in college if you have all the credits?

My fields of study may require lots of graduate school so is there a way to shorten the time I'm working towards a bachelor's? If so, how? And is that recommended? I really appreciate personal experience and guidance. #college #college-advice #higher-education #colleges #college-major...

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Albert Dec 09, 2016 858 views

Which colleges/universities should I apply to?

I live in California, and I am reluctant to go too far for college. I would like to stay relatively close to home, so I can visit my parents and come back home without having to travel too far. I'm interested in computer science and psychology, and I would like to do something in one of those...

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Ruth May 15, 2017 1037 views

Creating A cafe

So I want to set up and have a running cafe when I get older. I'm in 10th grade now. Would it be best to start saving up money and plan how I want my cafe now? Or should I wait? #career #finance #career-counseling #career-path #restaurants #project-planning #business-finance

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Charlotte Jan 22, 2018 728 views

How can you start a career without going to college?

I'm asking this because I'm skeptical about going to a UC. I am going to community college because my dad wants me to because we are broke. But I don't know if I want to continue to go to school after that, and I want to know how I can get a good career that pays good money without going to...