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Meg Layton

Director of Security Intelligence and Critical Response Engineering, Cyber Security Group at Symantec
Management Occupations - Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Franklin, Tennessee
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Alexandra Oct 11, 2016 4660 views

What are some areas of telecommunications that will see the most growth in the coming decade or so?

I'm curious about what specific types of jobs are in demand now or will become more in demand within the next few years. This could even include positions that don't exist currently, but might in the future once technological innovations call for it. #communications #telecommunications...

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Alexandra Oct 12, 2016 1998 views

For female professionals: Have you even encountered any obstacles obtaining leadership positions because of your gender, and if so, how did you handle those challenges?

I've always had slight concerns about being a woman pursuing a historically male-dominated field (in my case, psychology research/professorship), and I was curious what have been the experiences of women in leadership positions. Was it difficult getting where you are because of your gender? Are...

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Anina May 16, 2016 5100 views

Is a career in cyber security right for me?

Hi! My name is Anina, and I'm a high school senior interning for Career Village. I'm afraid of choosing the wrong career. Can you tell me more about your job working in cybersecurity? What do you like? What do you not like? What is your advice for someone in high school thinking about this...

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Anne Apr 26, 2016 2243 views

How should I figure out what job I should do within cybersecurity?

I'm currently a junior in high school and i'm very intrigued by a career in cyber security because i've been told that this is a really good field to get into, but i'm not exactly sure what job options are available to me within cyber security. I'm thinking about marketing.. but I'm not set on...

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Timothy Jun 06, 2016 1456 views

How important are the networks that we build in college?

I am a high school junior pursuing Harvard University, an extremely influential school known for it's impeccable network building qualities. I want to know how the networks we build with people in college actually affect our careers. #college #marketing #student #network

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Sammy May 06, 2016 1150 views

I would like to one day be a game designer. How can I get started on that?

My dream job is to design games that other kids can play. #technology

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Bryanna May 18, 2016 1616 views

Would you have to adapt often if your career is in technology?

Will you have to "change" in order to avoid structural unemployment? Technology advances at an exponential rate, so one would have to constantly learn new things. Some technologies become obsolete and companies go out of business, so what would that leave for someone working in tech? #computer...

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Joshua Joseph May 17, 2016 3272 views

Are you happy with your career?

Given the direction in which our world is transitioning today, from technology transforming into a ubiquitous necessity, how has that idea impacted your decision into going into that career? What intrinsic motivation gives you the drive to continue your choice of going that path? What do you...

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meghan Apr 26, 2016 1338 views

How did you decide on your career?

Hi, i am in 9th grade and constantly worry about my future. I am always online googling information that i hope will give me something to let me know that i would be useful in a certain profession. I want to understand how people came to choose their professions, without knowing if they would...

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Caitlin Apr 25, 2016 13012 views

What should you study if you're a girl and want to work in tech?

Is it harder for girls to work in technology than boys? #technology #tech #women-in-tech

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Eric Apr 13, 2016 942 views

What Skills do I need in order to work for computer security and hacking?

I am asking this question because I am interested in joining this field a number of cyber terrorist are growing and needs more people to defend against them. I've been interested in computer science for a very long time and after long amounts of pondering I figure out that computer security and...

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Casey Apr 15, 2016 1015 views

Would it be beneficial to take classes on human behavior and psychology for a career in national intelligence and national security?

I am a sophomore in high school in Boston and I am interested in pursuing a career in national intelligence and security, to prevent the United States against foreign nations. I am wondering what specific classes would help me pursue this career. #psychology #intelligence #national-security...

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Harsh Apr 10, 2016 1271 views

I am a graduate of bachelor in arts and I am interested in computers what should I do ?

I would like to have my own website or I love to work as an online free lancer #computers #php

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Shravani Apr 12, 2016 1211 views

I wanted to be a software engineer, which subject to be taken?

i wanted to work in software firm
i am interested more in software development #engineer #educator #software #expert

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Davonte May 18, 2015 1470 views

What are the requirements of becoming a game designer? Is it worth it?

You design a game, yes, but will I be responsible for possessing any other skills? Do I need to be good at coding, math, etc to even think of being a game designer? Most importantly, is game design worth it compared to my other choices like coding? Are game designers in high demand or should I...