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Aisha Jan 21 816 views

Hey, I am a 14 right now about to be 15 and believe that I am ready for a job. But there’s like nowhere that’s hiring someone as young as me in my area so I was wondering if anyone knew of some jobs??

Hey, I am a 14 right now about to be 15 and believe that I am ready for a job. But there’s like nowhere that’s hiring someone as young as me in my area so I was wondering if anyone knew of some jobs??

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Farida Jan 10 5566 views

What are your top tips on building impactful relationships with mentors?

Finding mentors is a difficult task in and of its own, however maintaining and nurturing those relationships is in my opinion 10x more difficult.

How can I successfully build those relationships as a high school, but also assure that they are impactful?

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Jason Dec 16, 2025 1860 views

Is working as a business hard?

A typical day in business usually includes checking emails, going to meetings, working on reports, solving problems, and helping the company run well. People often work with others and make decisions, then finish the day by planning for tomorrow.

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Genevieve Nov 30, 2025 258 views

What are things one can do in college to prepare themselves as best as possible for their future?

I am the middle child of 5 and have seen my parents struggle often, I want to prepare myself as best as possible so I don't have to go though those same issues.

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Alexis Nov 20, 2025 781 views

Best way to manage working and attending school?

What is the best way to manage working and attending school? I am struggling with balancing my time for both. Is there anything I should change or anything that could be beneficial to know?

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Navia Nov 19, 2025 208 views

Where can I volunteer as a 13 year old?

I am in 7th grade, 13 years old, In junior high, I love books, reading, helping children, and I also love animals. I am very artistic and always love to help

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Avery Nov 23, 2025 706 views

Is it normal to be scared about growing up and life after college is over?

I'm mostly concerned that I am not pacing myself correctly for the future and that I will not be prepared enough for it. I'm mostly scared that I am not financially prepared enough for life after college.

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Bhawana Nov 23, 2025 470 views

#Fall25 What are some helpful studying tips you recommend to for someone who gets distracted easily but can get their work done in time?

I am a college student currently studying business administration and management. I am in my second year, and I like make sure I keep up with my grades. I really like the color pink and trying new things.

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Daniel Nov 24, 2025 816 views

Will getting jobs get easier after my first job?

I recently landed my first job after months of applying to different places. A lot of people keep telling me that it will be easier to get jobs after I have previous work experience to put on my resume, is this true?

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Martasia Nov 20, 2025 662 views

What qualities does your organization look for in future leaders”?

Understanding this will help me align my academic and professional goals with the qualities that matter most in this industry. #Fall25

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Aeman Nov 22, 2025 902 views

What should I keep in mind while writing my personal statement?

I've got a pretty impressive story and how did i managed to study the way i did and got 91% but i dont know how to write about myself without sounding too emotional or sympathetic and the creative writing part cuz my major was computer science i am not a good writer.. Please help me get through...

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Cezanne Nov 20, 2025 413 views

How should I get through college without taking out student loans?

I'm applying for as many scholarships as possible, though I'm still anxious about my financial future; I don't want to be buried in debt and interest!

#Fall25

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Malynn Nov 13, 2025 233 views

How can I keep my motivation to do schoolwork senior year of high school?

I've been constantly working on applying for scholarships and enrolling in college. Because of this, I've lost all my desire to do schoolwork for my senior year. Further, all I really want to do is work on scholarships or sleep. Any advice?

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Hunter Nov 10, 2025 216 views

How will College impact my future lifestyle and impact me as a person past just the school experience. ?

Things like life changing events and certain thinking that is different from what I have now, which is one of a high schooler.

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Joarie Nov 11, 2025 492 views

How can I start saving with sporadic allowance money?

I am a high school senior getting ready for college and I want to begin to build healthy financial habits. I would like to save for everyday expenses in college and if possible, my college tuition, I don't have a steady income yet as I don't have a job, but I get allowance money at times and I...

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Emily Nov 08, 2025 856 views

How do you overcome networking in the business realm as an introvert?

I'm a senior in high school who wants to major in business. I know business requires making connections, but I'm a little rocky in this area.

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Arpan Oct 25, 2025 2133 views

Would this youth human rights nonprofit idea be impactful and worth pursuing?

Hi! I’m a 17-year-old senior from Indiana developing a national youth-led human rights nonprofit focused on empowering underserved and displaced youth through education, storytelling, and advocacy training—giving them the tools to speak for themselves. Im trying to fill a growing gap in...

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Amy Sep 16, 2025 871 views

So, I am 14 years old. And I want a job, but I don't exactly know what to do. I want something that will help me start off strong before I go to college. Does anyone have any ideas or advice? I'm grateful for anything.

I'm preparing to graduate early, and need a jump start.

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CareerVillage Office Hours Sep 18, 2025 1886 views

Can you share an example of a time when a story helped you make a point or inspire action at work ?

Can you share an example of a time when a story helped you make a point or inspire action at work?

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CareerVillage Office Hours Sep 18, 2025 2417 views

How has storytelling helped you in your career—whether in interviews, leadership, or teamwork ?

How has storytelling helped you in your career—whether in interviews, leadership, or teamwork?

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CareerVillage Office Hours Sep 18, 2025 1413 views

How do you build a network that includes different backgrounds and experience?

How do you build a network that includes different backgrounds and experience?

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CareerVillage Office Hours Sep 16, 2025 1225 views

How do you balance giving someone guidance while still letting them learn through experience ?

How do you balance giving someone guidance while still letting them learn through experience?

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Galylea Aug 11, 2025 1610 views

Is Hospitality & Tourism related careers worth a try ?

I’m a middle school student; 8th grader in crane and I’m curious, would this career be worth giving an attempt? How’s the experience in careers that fall under it? Is it a good job category to view by chance? If anyone had work under Hospitality and Tourism, could you share you’re past...

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Luis Aug 11, 2025 4990 views

What job can I get as a 12 year old to help my family?

I’m 12 in 7th grade I go to Crane Middle School in Yuma AZ and what do I need to get the type of job that I can get as a 12 year old to help my parents with groceries, bills, water, gas, and other things they need.

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Robiah Aug 06, 2025 3406 views

What’s one thing you're glad you didn’t change in your life?

Some choices stay with us for a reason.
Even when everything else shifted, they held their ground.

What’s that one thing you’re still thankful you kept?

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Maddison Jul 03, 2025 702 views

Can you gyes Help me I don't know what to do?

Im 12 and I don't know if I should babysit I know how but I'm not sure can you help me

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Isis Jul 12, 2025 2037 views

What jobs can I get as a 14 shy year old kid?

My family is kind of struggling to find a home to move into, I need a job to help support us but I'm also shy talking to strangers. What jobs could I do?

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Arpan Jul 11, 2025 4240 views

How to start a non-profit as a highschool student?

What is the best, easiest, and quickest way to start a nonprofit, preferably a global one, as a high school student? What should my first steps be?

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Ninfa Apr 30, 2025 882 views

What advice would you recommend for a student that has to work full-time while also going to school full-time #Spring25?

What advice would you recommend for a student that has to work full-time while also going to school full-time? #Spring25

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Dylan Apr 29, 2025 688 views

Should I be worried about living off-campus?

I'm a high school senior who is planning to attend the University of Florida, but the housing waitlist has filled up. Off-campus housing available does not necessarily seem too bad, but I'm still a little bit nervous.

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Alyssa Apr 28, 2025 755 views

What are Ways that I can Start to Enjoy Assignments? How can I Stay Motivated to do these Assignments?

I am a current college sophmore and I still loath doing school work. I want to enjoy these assignments, especially if thet are a part of my major but I'm still struggling. Any helpful tips would amazing!

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CC Jun 25, 2025 2491 views

How could student know which job fit them the best?

I think not every student really know what they might fit the best on different career, they might have something they really like to do, not might not be the best fit

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Grayson Apr 26, 2025 795 views

What do you look for in a part-time job in a new city?

I'm moving to Orlando for college and I know I'll be needing a job to help support the costs, but I don't have a lot of experience job hunting. What's the norm for part-time gigs in Florida, and what are red flags?

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Julianna Xyreen Apr 23, 2025 658 views

How should I go about making friends?

I'm a DoDEA student, meaning I've lived overseas for a majority of my life. My friends are all going to different colleges in different states. I'm nervous to make friends and I'm not really sure how to, especially knowing how big the schools are and the amount of people there will be. My...

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Jeilyn Apr 22, 2025 659 views

What to do? Currently a senior and it’s come to those last final months and I’ve been having major senioritis, I feel very drained and I just want to know any tips or hacks to keep myself motivated to finish the school year strong please?

Senior, have pretty good grades all 90’s I’m just getting so tired and unmotivated lately.

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Tamia Jun 20, 2025 3688 views

How do I get my resume to stand out so I can receive call backs ? ?

I am a 27 year old student who is struggling with experience in the corporate field.

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Emily Jun 18, 2025 1268 views

What, internships or volunteering should I do, I’m a 16 year old and I’m looking for any internships for psychology or any organizations I can volunteer for online.

I’ve been doing a few things and created a few clubs like a Red Cross branch, and have been volunteering in other ways for other mental health organizations. But I was looking for any psychology things I could do, I was currently looking at crisis volunteer lines I could do. But if there is any...

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Jonathan Jun 19, 2025 2662 views

How can I create a good resume to help get an internship?

I am a rising Junior that majors in Computer Science and Mathematics!

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CareerVillage Office Hours Jun 18, 2025 997 views

How can a senior citizen with strong administrative experience find meaningful volunteer or paid roles in Tamil Nadu?

I am a 75-year-old senior citizen in good health, with over 45 years of experience in general administration with various office skills. I hold a graduate degree and am also comfortable in five languages. How can I find administrative positions in orphanages or other service-oriented...

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Siddharth Apr 12, 2025 329 views

How do you make meaning out of your everyday work even when it is tedious and monotonous at times ?

I am an undergraduate student at The OSU and I sometimes wonder, once I graduate and am no longer a student, what challenges will I face and how will I overcome them? One such challenge, is finding motivation to keep pushing forward even when it might feel that the work one is doing is not...

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Stacy Apr 10, 2025 408 views

what am I doing right now to become the person I want to be in the future and what legacy do I want to leave behind?

I have written this question for myself for the CareerVillage Spring Scholarship. It's a question that I often dwell upon at night.

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Brandy May 21, 2025 1259 views

Is it possible to go from a failing, disappointing seventh-grader to a smart, happy-go-lucky eighth grader who passed all of her classes?

I've had a really tough school year. I've gone from having all A's to failing ELA, and I'd be lying if I told you it hasn't been taking a big toll on my mental health... because what can I say? My parents are disappointed in me, and I was basically their only hope for having a successful kid......

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Hayeon May 23, 2025 2338 views

What do I do when I feel so lost in life?

I'm a junior high school student. I used to have so many dreams, but these days I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm lost. Every career seems bleak, and I don't even know how to search for what I truly want. Nothing really excites me or feels enjoyable. What am I supposed to do in this...

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Sena May 23, 2025 4366 views

How to find things that make you happy and passionate?

I dont know why, but its hard for me to be happy after I start working, everyday its just working, earning money, admiring everyone's wonderful life and glamor on social media, whats the meaning of life?

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Zac May 20, 2025 2324 views

Jobs for 13 year olds

Can a 13 year old work in retail?

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Madison May 20, 2025 1626 views

Hi! Im 17 I work part time 4 days a week at jimmy johns but during the summer I have to switch to weekends only do to some family needing help but what can I do to still earn money?

Mind you I have to stay home to watch my 5 year old brother.

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Ashlyn May 02, 2025 1234 views

I'm almost 15, what first job should I get?

I'm almost 15, what first job should I get?

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Nikola Apr 16, 2025 818 views

What skills can I learn outside of the classroom to make me a stronger applicant?

I am thinking about ways to be a better networker or other methods to demonstrate my general capability as an employee and team member.

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Skyler Apr 13, 2025 837 views

What is the hardest part of working with kids, and what is the most rewarding.

I want to be a child-life specialist and I am majoring in psychology!

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Harper Apr 13, 2025 400 views

Ways to pay for college without going into debt?

I’m graduating this year and headed to college. I’ve applied for a lot of scholarships but I’m afraid I still won’t be able to pay for it.