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![Alexis’s Avatar](https://res.cloudinary.com/careervillage/avatars/avatars-v4/v4_avatar-67.webp)
How can I better prepare myself for the questions that are likely to be asked in my first interview and start building a repertoire of eligibility requirements for the engineering field, especially catering towards robotics/mechanical engineering?
I am a part of an FRC team (we recently went to the World Championship :)
I am a junior in high school
I am a part of a VEX team where we made it to states.
I would love to pursue a career in engineering, especially relating to mechanical or robotics design.
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What is a average day for a Mechanical Engineer like?
Just some information of how someone in the field would do on daily basis.
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How hard is it to find a Engineering job straight out of College/University ?
How hard will it be to get a Engineering Job after College/ University after 4 years ?
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What do Mechanical Engineers do in their job and how does the planning process go to create something ?
How long do Mechanical Engineers take to create a plan to create an object or etc. ?
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How much schooling would you have to do for an average job in Mechanical Engineering.
I'm just curious on how much I would need to take, so if it doesn't take too long to get a higher level in the field that'd be great?
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What is it like seeing a car you've designed being both tested and then in the future, sold and driven?
Is it a feeling of excitement or rather a feeling of worry that something could go wrong in the car then you're to blame? #automotive #mechanical-engineering #cars
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What courses should I take?
I am going to college two years early and I now know what I want to major in. I want to major in Mechanical Engineering and minor or double major in Music. But, I don’t know which courses I should take to meet my high school graduation requirement and follow the career pathway of each major....
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Do I need my PE for the manufacturing industry?
As a junior mechanical engineering student interested in the manufacturing industry, do I need my PE for this industry? I plan on taking my FE exam during my senior year and I'm just curious. Thank you! #mechanical #electro-mechanical #mechanical-or-industrial-engineering...
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When should I apply for a job when graduation is close?
As a mechanical engineering student, or just a student in general, whose going to graduate a year from now, I'd like to know, when is the best time to apply for jobs? Before graduation? #college-job ##college #college-jobs #after-college #after-college #after-graduation #after #careers #career...
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How can I become a manufacturing engineer with a mechanical engineering degree?
Hi, I'm currently a junior level mechanical engineering student with an interest in manufacturing because I've been reading a few magazines about it (Automation World, Pro Food World, etc if anyone's familiar) but I'm still trying to figure out the skills and education that I need for the...
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How can I make friends in college?
I'm moving to a new place and I won't know anyone. What can I do to make new friends and companions? #friends #college
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What if your dream job doesn't turn out to be a dream?
I am in my second year of college, and I still don't know what career path I would like to go down. I have several things that I am passionate about (music, animals, art, psychology, public relations, etc.), but I am worried that if I choose one, it will be the wrong one. I'm afraid of entering...
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When is the optimum time to declare a major?
How do you know that you're not rushing into anything and might end up picking something that you'll regret later? Is it really that big a deal for you to change your major and spend a little extra time in college? I feel like it's possible to not get your major choice completely right the...
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I’m leaving home for college in August, and am worried about making friends, fitting in, doing well in school, and surviving on my own. What should I focus on and prioritize?
I want to start college on the right foot. #college-advice #college-bound
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Which will be more important in the next 10 years: business or engineering?
I aspire to study both business and engineering when I go to college, but I am at a crossroads as to which to focus more heavily on. Should I find a five year program where I receive a Bachelors of Science and my MBA? #business #engineering #buildingandselling
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What study tips do you have for a busy person?
Need Some Study Tips Busy Life
#momlife #personal-development #organization-management #studying-tips
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What are benefits or the pros and cons of taking one of the ACT or the SAT tests over the other?
Curious which one may hold more benefits and if I was only able to take one which would be recommended. I currently plan on taking both.
#testing #sat #act
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How can I stop being nervous about applying for college?
I’ve been looking at colleges for a while now, and thinking about how close it’s getting to having to submit applications worries me. The process of applications and thinking will I ever be accepted? #Anxious #college-applications #college-admissions #college
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how many years does iof college does it take to become a journalist?
I want to be a journalist.This topic intrigues me because i love to learn alot about my community and let the whole world know about it!#journalism
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How to Become A Journalist?
As a high school junior, I've been thinking more and more about what I want to be when I grow up, and automatically, I knew that I wanted to do something with English. After looking at some of the careers and professions, I came across journalism and think it's great for me! However, one...
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I want to become a guitarist
where can i get the best free guitar lessons? #music #guitar #music-producer #music-industry #guitarist
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How do I improve my guitar skills?
There are certain artists I look up to (#JimiHendrix, #TheWho, #TheDoors, #TheBeatles, etc.) that have certain techniques in their playing. Whether it's musical knowledge or just their natural ability on the instrument, these guys differ from everyone else. I already mimic them when I...
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When are the best times to schedule college classes?
I'm a senior in high school and I've heard that it's not a good idea to take 8:00 A.M. classes in college. Is this true? If so, why and what are the best times to schedule classes to help me stay focused. I would really appreciate personal experiences and the guidance! #career #careers...
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I've already taken the SAT-- do I still need to take the ACT?
I've taken the SAT twice, and my scores have already gotten me into my dream college with a scholarship. Is it still necessary or helpful for me to take an ACT?
#SAT #ACT #questionscholarship
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Must your previous volunteer positions be relevant to job application?
Are employers interested in the type of volunteering you? By this I mean, do employers want people that have volunteered in activities that are directly relevant or related to the jobs they are applying for? (specifically jobs in business/management)Or can any volunteer experience help when...
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what is the importance for the SAT?
Because I'm not really good in English so I need to understand why? #exam
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What can I do to increase my GPA ?
I been having problems with my GPA I barely have enough to graduate , I want to get in a good college so I need more. #pupete
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Passion or Conventionality?
I am conflicted on what I should do in college. I have a strong background in creative writing, and it's something that I've always been good at. I like to write but I don't see myself pursuing writing as a long-term career. I have recently found a passion in music, but it's something I am...
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Should I decide my college based on swimming or academics?
Many schools are offering athletic scholarship but those schools don't have the best academic programs #college-athletics #college-selection #swimming #college-advice #college
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Is it worth it to have a perfect GPA?
I am able to sustain perfect grades only when I am sacrificing all my time and patience. It is very exhausting. How can I make my GPA work for me?
#college
#hard-work
#gpa
#depression
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In the nonprofit sector, does a candidate need to have a degree in a foreign language or is it enough to be fluent in the language?
I am nearing fluency in Spanish and want to know if I should major/minor in the language. #nonprofit #foreign-languages
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Am I more appealing to potential companies and organizations if I graduate with honors?
#honors #graduation
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Does the college you go to for mechanical engineering affect you in future job employment?
#engineering #mechanical-engineering
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Can someone who stutters, be successful as a mechanical engineer?
I always wanted to be a mechanical engineer but, I am scared my speech disability might get in my way.#mechanical-engineering
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How many internships would you suggested during my college years?
#mechanical-engineering
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Hey so I'm wondering what classes you need to take to become an mechanical engineer.
Well I've been wanting to peruse in this career and I want to know what I need to studie to become a good engineer. #mechanical-engineering
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I'm currently a Biology, Wildlife&Conservation Science, and Film major. Should I switch to engineering, computers, or something along those lines?
I'm currently a Biology, Wildlife&Conservation Science, and Film major. I'm mildly regretting not majoring in computer science, engineering, or something along those lines, but I'm already a junior. I'm performing poorly in my classes lately...I'm a smart person, I've just been unmotivated and...
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How can one decide which Mechanical Engineering job is best suited for him/her?
I took an auto-cad class last semester which got me interested in designing and modeling, but I'm also interested in mechanical aspect of the field which is working hands-on. So how would I go about choosing which field is better suited for me. #mechanical-engineering #information-technology...
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What jobs are offered in the field of Mechanical Engineering?
I am interested in the field of Mechanical Engineering but I'm not familiar with what jobs are offered. I would really appreciate any information that could help me explore further into this field. #engineering #mechanical-engineering
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Does it matter what degree I get to be a product designer (BID, BDes, BA, BS, etc.)?
I'd like to pursue product design as a major in college and I can't really find any substantial information how it influences potential employers or the extremity of the differences between them. I'm interested in industrial design for consumer products (and UI/UX, but that's a different...
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How important is including voluntary activities in one's resume?
I am an Electrical Engineering graduate student. I wonder if, in such a technical field as mine, adding voluntary activities such as working for X charity and the like can have any impact on the recruiter's decision to hire me. #mechanical-engineering #human-resources #civil-engineering...
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What schools are good for mechanical engineering?
I want to know what schools are good. #college #engineering #college-major #mechanical-engineering
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What qualifications do I need to become an Engineer?
Interested in becoming an engineer. #engineering #mechanical-engineering
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As a engineering major how difficult is college?
I would like to know what I'm getting myself into by being a engineering major. #engineering #mechanical-engineering
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How difficult is it to find a job as a engineer straight out of college
High school senior going to four year college for engineering thinking of job security #engineering #mechanical-engineering
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How to make a good first impression during a job interview?
I am an engineering student that is searching for an internship those days. #business #mechanical-engineering #business-management #civil-engineering #electrical-engineering #chemical-engineering #administration #industrial-engineering #job-application
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For an undergrad freshmen students, how can they get internships in their related fields. Is it possible to get internship in the first year without any experience or broad knowledge?
I am an engineering student who want to make career in aeronautical engineering. I want to make my base strong and know as much as i can but the problem is i don't have much knowledge in this field. Also, i have heard we can get experience and practical knowledge from internships....
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Engineering Math
I want to get into a good college but i have not taken calculus yet. I am a senior in highschool and I want to get into UCSD or UCLA. Do you think I have a chance of getting into their engineering program? Did you need to take calculus before college? Or can you take it in the university?...