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How hard is law school?
I want to be an anti-discrimination attorney #law #attorney #law-school #lawyer
When I graduate, I will have a Master in Social Work. I was told that VA jobs are top earning jobs in this field. I am a civilian. What are my chances of making it to an interview? What can I do to improve my odds?
#work #social-work #veteranadministration #working #career
What are good retirement plans I should know about when I apply for a job in my career?
401K plans, retirement plans that actually increase and bulid as you stay with a company, #career #job #career-counseling #business
What is the most important soft skill to have when entering your career?
What is the most important quality that an employer is looking for when hiring someone?
#iwanttobeemployable
How do I make the right choices when there is peer pressure?
I don't want to be pressured to do anything but what happens if I am tempted to do something I may regret? #peer #pressure
Is it hard being in a completely male dominated environment?
#women-in-tech #computerscience
Is it possible to go back to school when I'm already in debt?
I'm going back to school. The problem is, I already hold a bachelor's degree that's only good for working in a dying industry that no longer pays what it once did, and it's difficult to get #financialaid when you've already graduated once. I'm applying for every scholarship I'm eligible for. Is...
What advice do you have for someone who fears changing majors but is scared to continue in the major they have selected?
I am going to begin my first year at Grand Canyon University in the fall. I was accepted into the Nursing program earlier in the year, but as time has passed I fear I don't have what it takes to be a Nurse. What should I do? #college #majors-and-minors
Any advice for paying off student loans or budgeting during school/ early in your career?
Any advice for paying off student loans or budgeting during school/ early in your career? #financialadvice
Going back to school through community colleges to take classes just for the sake of learning new things?
#self-improvement #back-to-school #how-applicable #recommend
School Supplies
So I will be starting college this next semester however I will be taking all my classes online this year, so I want to make sure I’m taking really good notes to pass my finals. What kind of notebooks would you recommend for classes like English 101-102, Biology 223, etc. (Don’t remember all of...
How do I not give up on myself?
I have been losing my will to do things . How do you keep yourself motivated to do things ?
#sad
#us
Is there a place in the college world for a mother of 4 children?
I have recently started taking classes with the hope of completing a bachelor's degree I began over a decade ago. I quit school when I met the man I am now married to and spent the last years of my life taking care of my 4 wonderful children. My youngest is starting school this year, so I...
Credit and how it determines job acceptance
Recently, a guest speaker came into our university today to talk about the process that he took to enter a police academy. Apparently one of the major factors that contributed to him attending the police academy was his credit and how good it was. What I want to know is: Does credit play a big...
Should my personality type dictate my career?
In school, we had to take personality tests to find our 'perfect career fits'. For the Myers-Briggs test, I got INTP (Introvert iNtuitive Thinking Perception), which is not known for its empathy. While it is true that I am not the most socially adept, nor am I the best at expressing (true)...
What tips do you have to increase productivity in the morning?
For those of us that aren't morning people, are there any tips or recommended habits that you may have to be as productive as possible for morning classes, assignments, and work? #productivity #habits #earlymornings
I plan on going to a 4-year college, but I have five choices to choose from, please help me decide.
I'm mainly looking into my top three colleges. My top college has everything I want; biology, physics, pre-pharmacy, and veterinary medicine, but it's also 4 hours away from my family. All these majors are different but they are all the same in some ways. I still don't know what I want to be,...
Will being an Emergency Medical Technician scar me for life?
I am currently enrolled in an EMT certification course offered at my school, and, though I am very very excited about it, I am also quite terrified at the possible situations I might encounter on a call. Do EMTs frequently feel burned out and emotionally drained? Also, is it possible for an EMT...
How do I chose what university to attend?
How do I decide between following my dreams of studying on the east coast, or staying on the west coast with my family? #family
How do you handle a conflict with a co-worker who has more seniority but is less skilled/less able than you?
There have been times in the workplace where a conflict erupts when I give a suggestion for how a job should be done because I have more experience than a co-worker. But the co-worker snaps back and says he/she has been at the company longer so I have no place to vice my opinion. It's a sticky...
What is the best way for me to save money during law school?
I know that during law school I will not be allowed to work more than 15 hours per week, and I am wondering how I will be able to afford to live and also save money at the same time. #law #money #school #lawyers
When should I start investing money into the stock market?
As a college junior, I know I should start thinking about investing money and also saving for retirement, but I'm not sure how much money I should have in my account before I can start doing this. #money
What is the number one thing you hate to see on a resume?
I know that this is a basic question, but it matters to me in my future job search. Obviously, spelling and grammar are things to watch for, but there has to be something else that employers can't stand. I want to avoid mistakes that I just may not know about yet. #business #job-search #resume
Where can I find really good examples of college level resumes?
I am a sophomore business major and I want to make a good resume. Subsequently, I tried to research examples online. The problem is that there are so many and I am not sure if they are leading me down the right track. They all look slightly different and I do not want to embarrass myself....
How many years of college does it take to become a lawyer?
Immigration Lawyer
#lawyer
How were you able to narrow down your choice of major?
As an upcoming high school sophomore, I know I still have time to make a decision but any advice would be greatly appreciated. There's just so many possibilities and opportunities to explore and I have so many things that I am interested in, I just don't know where to start. #high-school...
Should I do marching band in college?
I know that in college, marching band is intense and takes a lot of time. Is it fun and challenging and worth the time investment? Or is it not worth the time spent? #Band #Marching
What are good ways to stay motivated?
There are tons of things to think about and it feels like a lot of work when it comes to staying in the right track of your goals. What are good ways to stay on top of these things? #college-bound
Why spend thousands of dollars going to college if the career I choose I end up not liking after I get out of college?
#career-path
How many credits would I need to be considered full time college student?
#college #money #money-management #graduate #student
I want to be a lawyer. What do I need to do to be come one?
I'm going into 6th grade and I know that want to work as a lawyer in a Law Firm. #lawyers #criminal-justice
What are career options for people who like to organize things?
I want to be a ogranizer I like to organize I bunch of things but my peers and older adults always ask me what type of organizer but I had no clue what to respond because I’m not aware of the different organizer careers #career #career #career-choice
How do I know for sure when the job is the one? The one where I'm happy to be at?
My dad majored in economics and loved it, but ever since then, he hasn't found a job that he actually enjoyed.
I don't want to be in the same situation my dad was.
I want to enjoy my job and be excited to go each day.
#happiness #enjoyment #success
What's something I absolutely shouldn't do in college if I want to be successful?
#colleges
I am a high school student looking into becoming a chef but i have problems in school any advice
Me and school don't really get along but i really want to become a chef and also i'm not sure about college. #cooking #chef
How much studying will be required? How much assistance will I get due to my Learning Disability
I have a learning disability and want to make sure I keep up with my classes. I have managed in high school but know it will be different in college. I am enrolling in a college with strong supports for people with learning differences. #educational-technology #online-learning #adhd...
Is human resources a good major?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college...
What is your major in college?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college...
What opportunities are available for women with Criminal Justice degrees?
Law Enforcement has many components - Police, Lawyer, etc. What particular opportunities are available for women with Criminal Justice degrees? Particularly African-American women. I've read that "the complexity and size of the criminal justice system means an array of opportunities". However,...
How can you start a career without going to college?
I'm asking this because I'm skeptical about going to a UC. I am going to community college because my dad wants me to because we are broke. But I don't know if I want to continue to go to school after that, and I want to know how I can get a good career that pays good money without going to...
What can I do to prepare for a career in Public Policy?
I am currently in the social work program at my college, with a minor in political science. There are only 3 classes in public policy available at my school, which I plan to take in the next 3 years. I am interested in macro social work and social policy. What can I do as a college student with...
Should I go to law school?
I am interested in pursuing a career in public policy. A lot of people are telling me I should go to law school, but I don't really have that much interest in actually practicing law; rather, a lot of jobs I am interested in are dominated by former/current lawyers (ex: state legislator). Would...
What do you think about using Craigslist for seeking jobs?
I know LinkedIn can be used for headhunting. But I feel it is difficult for me to connect with professionals. So I was thinking of using Craigslist instead as I feel I can get notified of job openings based on my skill sets. Moreover, LinkedIn jobs and other job boards are only flooding my...
How are internships from 5-6 years ago still relevant in your resume?
I have started interning for marketing and law firms since at least 5 years ago when I was in middle school, but I'm not sure whether or not to put them on my resume, and if so, how it would contribute to my present day skills.
Are these generally to be avoided?
#resume #law
How much money does a lawyer make in the state of Indiana?
If I am an expert in my field of law; let us say family law, how much am I going to make in Indiana? #female-lawyer
What subjects are needed to become a social worker?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college...
What is the best way to discover skills to put on resume?
I am currently revamping my resume and I want to add some skills for better search optimization. I was wondering how I can discover skills that will be great for my resume. So far, I have looked at the jobs that I have worked and educational experience and used that for inspiration but I'm...
Is there an area of pharmacy where you help people decrease or stop taking prescriptions by making lifestyle changes?
I am a HUGE advocate for individual healthy lifestyle management rather than fixing problems with a #pill. My #dream is to help people become their own health advocates. I want to teach people lifestyle modifications including #nutrition, #physical activity, and managing medications. I believe...