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Ollie Jones

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Ayanna Aug 19, 2016 1195 views

If you've ever doubted your ability to do great in your dream career, does that mean that you're not cut out for it or is that completely normal?

I had a bad experience with a terrible former employer who used to belittle me and downplay my work ethic. After that experience, I spent a month reflecting, wondering if I was indeed bad at my job. While I no longer believe the awful things she said to me, sometimes I look back and wonder if...

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Leticia Aug 08, 2016 824 views

How strict are law firms and other legal institutions with their age or education requirements for their internships?

Most places I want to intern at either have educational or age requirements that I do not meet as a high schooler, restricting my chance of getting an internship. I plan to major in political science when I go to college and would love some exposure to the legal and governmental world by...

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Kira Jul 19, 2016 1033 views

What can I do to better prepare me for a career in the foreign service?

My dream is to be a foreign service officer for the State Department and I know that you can intern at certain Embassies but I'm not sure what else to do to prepare for a career in government. #internships #government #international-affairs #international-relations #foreign-affairs...

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Leticia Jul 08, 2016 2001 views

If I want to become a software engineer what should be my major?

I am entering college this fall and my goal is to obtain a bachelor's degree in computer science. I will be attending community college first and then transferring. I want to know should my major be computer science in order to be a software engineer? #computer-science #software...

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Eric Jun 29, 2016 1200 views

Will my contributions to open source software look good on a resume?

I am a college student pursuing a degree in computer information technology. I currently work part time as an I.T. consultant, but I may pursue programming as a career post graduation. In my spare time, I enjoy contributing code to open source software on GitHub and Launchpad. Will my...

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Hero Jun 25, 2016 1444 views

Is it necessary to go to school when I could learn what I want online?

Do I have to school before I make it in life? #education #school #students #learning #online #e-learning #computer-literate

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Nemath Jun 17, 2016 1027 views

What kind of job opportunities are there for ethical hackers does there pay differs from normal programmers and what are best institutes to pursue it?

I am very much interested in Hacking. #engineering #engineer #software #hacking #software-developer #ethical-hacking

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Ann-Chie May 26, 2016 882 views

How much would a masters degree in computer science benefit me if I want to be a software engineer in the near future but unsure in the long run?

I am a computer science major junior, and right now I am considering if I should pursue a BS/MS 5-year program offered at my school. I am considering working as a software engineer but am unsure about my long-term professional goals. #engineer #computer #software

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Evan May 25, 2016 1851 views

Is it normal for me to feel afraid for not knowing the things to do the job I was hired for?

I want to do software or hardware but am afraid I am going to put in the job with no idea what to do. #engineer #computer #technology #software #computer-hardware #startups

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J May 25, 2016 987 views

How employable is a 4 year degree in electrical/computer engineering from the university of iowa?

I plan to go to Iowa, and i'm wondering how easy it is to get a job with this major. #engineering #computer #software #electrical-engineering

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Liz May 24, 2016 1034 views

How do you go about finding a summer internship?

I have just finished my sophomore year at the College of Charleston and was not sure how to go about finding a summer internship before I headed back home to New York. I'm a double major in Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism so at my college there is a list server for Tourism...

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David May 24, 2016 4363 views

What are the key programming languages that front-end web developers should know? How about for back-end web developers?

Hello, I'm David, a rising, college sophomore, who is majoring in Information Technology, with a concentration in web and mobile app. development. The reason I'm asking this is that I'm thinking about becoming a future front-end web developer, but at the same time, am deciding whether or not a...

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Laurel May 23, 2016 1328 views

With seemingly a decreasing number of women in the IT Field, besides a related degree, do you recommend a specific minor and/or specialized certifications/qualifications to ensure that I will stand out among other graduates entering the work force?

I will be a female college freshman in the fall. I am majoring in computer information systems and love the ability to organize by creating and using software applications/databases. I also hope to have a lucrative career with flexible hours so that I will have an opportunity to be a great...

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Janet May 19, 2016 908 views

Is it better to do an internship that can give you more connections or one that is more relevant to my major?

Figuring out future plans #internships #experience

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Conor May 20, 2016 2165 views

What should I wear for my first day at a office based internship?

Curious for future reference #internships #intern #dress-for-success #wear