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how do i become a esthetician ?
i want to own my own business and want to know if i need to go to a school and get a degree and if so what are some options? what would be a good name for my business #skincare #career-details
How to think of first intern in private equity?
I receive internship offer from a private equity as second-year summer intern. Do you think it is good experience? I hope to work in banking and investment area. #finance
If I am interested in having a career related to space and ideally NASA, what would be the best approach be as a undergraduate rising junior?
I am already pursuing a degree in the health sciences, and I am interested in pursuing another degree, particularly one related to space. I would like some advice on the best way to pursue this interest. #astronomy #space #academic-advisor #college-professor
What collage does a IT manager need?
I love tech, and want to be a IT manager. #technology #tech #it #it-management #it-operations
how much do certain professions pay?
I'm interested in learning about the pay difference between professions. #technology
where should i go to learn how to edit videos
i want to become a youtuber #technology
where should you go to school to be a computer research scientist
a school project #technology
Meteorology or Astronomy
I am thinking of pursuing a degree in either meteorology or astronomy, so I want to know the facts or pros and cons of each degree #astronomy #meteorology
Why do you need communication skills to be a computer programmer?
Why do you need communication skills to get this job? I mean, don't you usually just do your part of the team? #engineering #science #computer #career-details
what is the best career aptitude test?
i am currently a pharmacy technician, but i feel i should either be ing something more or something different. #none
How do i find my career?
I am interested in a lot of things i really like art and games and making things. I also love sports, my favorite being basketball, but it is hard to look to a career, so I would love any feedback for my career #graphic-design #basketball #game-development
Is Volunteering really a good look on your college resume?
Some of my friends volunteer but says its a waist of their time.
How can students start up an organization?
I am planning to make an organization where people can support online learning, like Khan Academy, edX, and Coursera. I already have a plan of how to make a website and stuff, but I don't know if this is an organization, company, or charity. This plan also involves donating money. Right now I...
Is doing an unpaid intership during summer instead of a paying job a good idea?
well i am thinking of doing an unpaid internship during summer instead of working a paying job wondering if this is a good career move. #internships #college-bound #summer-jobs
Any tips to help ease the worry of a good interview?
I recently got my permission to work in the U.S, but so far I've been struggling my interviews. I have been applying for several jobs and I've gotten call for interviews. When I do the interviews, I always try to give a good impression but after the interview I don't get call back about the...
Master's in Public Administration vs Master's in Social Work
I plan to get my bachelor's degree in social work with a focus on community organization and nonprofit managment. I want to work with nonprofit programs and government programs in the future, and I would on e day love to start my own nonprofit organization. Would it be more beneficial for me to...
How do you balance school work, classes, and a job.
I have a part time job and a lot of school work to deal with on the daily. Is there a way to make it easier to handle so I do not feel like I am constantly being overwhelmed? #school #organization #part-time-job
What is it like being an electrical engineer
Im studying information technology in college but I'm thinking about being an electrical engineer what is it like being an EE. #career #electrical-engineering #japan #project-management #cad #electric #south #hvac #schneider
Is it to late to start interning?
I am ending my sophomore year of college and I did not apply for any internships, is it going to become more difficult when I try to apply later? #college #internships #summer
I would like to know how much do rn's makes hourly and yearly?
I always wanted to be a rn #career #healthcare #career-choice #registered-nurses
How should I approach companies for internships?
I am in a High School program that requires an internship by the end of senior year. I was wondering how I would approach companies to possibly land an internship in companies( I am leaning towards engineering companies). I would graciously appreciate it if anyone could explain what should I...
Is it appropriate to add work experience in a place you weren't officially employed at in your resume?
My parents own a grocery store, and when I was a young child, I would help by doing simple tasks such as putting away shopping baskets, aiding cashiers with bagging groceries, and bringing shopping carts inside the store. I also worked at the deli section when it first opened and took orders...
Whats the best way to deal with the people having negative attitude ? Should we stay with them ?
I kinda of like sharing my upcoming plans with people I know and most of the time they have negative feedback and tells me that they know this is not right and then put some logic to support their claim which is kind of right in their own way but very demoralizing. So what should one do when...
Is it true that curlier hair and cultural hairstyles are looked down upon in a professional setting? Is straighter hair preferred or is this a myth?
People can manipulate their hair in many ways i.e dread locs, braids, kinky twist, afro ranging in multitudes of curls, etc. Working, in many cases, means being professional. This alludes to the concept of being groomed (good hygiene, tidy appearance). There is this notion that hair that is not...
How necessary is it to obtain an internship before you graduate college?
An internship is the one task that I did not complete as an undergrad. I am now applying for them and have noticed that the vast majority of internships have a requirement that the applicant be a student. #internships #students #career-development
Where is the typical workplace for a speech pathologist?
I would like to get my masters degree in speech pathology. To my understanding, speech pathologists work in schools, hospitals and other medical offices. I really hope I get the opportunity to work with children. What are my chances of get my job at a school? #speech-pathology #speech...
What classes should i pay attention the most in to become a interior designer/decorator?
I am in grade 10 from home this year no parents no help from my outreach school just the internet to help me and its a lot harder than i thought it would be i wanted to try to get grades 10 and 11 done this year and then i got told because of something that happened after school hours i had to...
What do I go about writing a thank you letter to a scholarship committee?
I am a senior in high school and I recently won a scholarship and want to write a thank you letter or card to the foundation. Should this be a short thank you of only a few sentences? I have not worked with this foundation nor do I know much about it, but I want to write a genuine thank you...
Are Ivy Leagues REALLY worth it?
Although there is already debate regarding this around the country, I decided to bring the discussion here. Is going to an Ivy League and/or prestigious school REALLY beneficial to one's career? #college #undergraduate #ivy-league #entry-level
How can I effectively use LinkedIn if I do not have many real-life connections?
I am a high school student and I created a LinkedIn account two years ago but I do not have much on my profile and only 4 connections. I am in school most of the time, so I do not have a lot of work or volunteering experience. My town is small and not a lot of people I associate with have a...