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For those who lived on/near campus, what advice do you have for living independently for the first time?
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What helped you to be successful at school?
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Transitioning into college can be scary. How was your transition? Do you have any tips for new freshmen?
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Were you able to get job experience or do research in your field while in college? How can I find those opportunities?
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Is it okay to choose a major without being sure what career I want to pursue?
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What is it like to change your major? In which year did you make the change?
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What helped you pick your college major? If undecided, what is helping you factor into that decision?
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Is it important to tour the campus in person before applying to college?
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What should I know about the college before going into an interview?
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What did you do that helped you stand out and get accepted to college?
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How can a high schooler obtain a machine learning/AI internship?
Where would a high schooler (assuming they have the necessary programming skills) find valuable internships in the field of ML/AI? What would make them stand out as applicants?
#computer-science #summer-internship #internship #high-school-student
Can I spice things up graphically on my resume to make it easier to grasp the concepts?
Or should I stick to text-only? Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park [42:20] This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In...
How to stand out with lack of experience for my prospective field?
It’s the medical field and emphasizes a lot of hands-on experience but I’m unable to get any because of COVID. Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours...
How do I better highlight my marketing experience on my resume?
There were always marketing aspects in my past several jobs. Now I want to apply to marketing-focused jobs. The job description asks for 5 years of relevant marketing experience. The 5 years of experience I have are not consistent, and my job title does not sound marketing related. How do I...
Is a functional style resume taken seriously?
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If a qualified job reference AKA working certificate is required to be handed in with your resume, and it's sub-par, how would you deal with that situation?
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Is it okay to be more artistic/creative with your resume if you're applying for a more creative job?
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How to incorporate significant volunteer experiences into the resume?
I'm transitioning from education to community impact. Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park [38:45] This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related...
How can I address gaps in my knowledge or knowledge that deviates from my field when applying to a job?
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How do I focus on a hybrid resume of marketing, creative, culture, and data when I'm changing industries?
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How can I pinpoint transferrable skills from an old job to a new job in a new industry domain?
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How do you come up with outcomes and numbers when you don't have the stats?
This is in reference to including specific details on performance or accomplishments when writing a resume. Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park [35:27] This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours...
What are some Careers you would suggest for me?
Hi my name is Lysette and I've been struggling in find a suitable career for myself, I have really been drawn to language learning, and travel, but I am very creative and I don't want to do a career that is too technical such as an interpreter, I would like to do something that Is creative,...
What does are the steps to become a medical assistant?
Junior in high school looking to be prepared to become a medical assistant. #high-school #high-school-students #high-school-classes
Interned at Google as a Product Manager and wonder switching my career role
Interned at Google and a couple of startups and realized that product management framework isn't something tangible where it's not an essential skillset needed in a startup. I'd like to be a person who's absolutely needed with tangible skill sets. Talked with a few product managers who've...
FOB-How do i get better at communicating and presenting in business setting?
Hi I'm new in America and wonder how I can get better at leading discussions and presenting in meetings. I'm somewhat good in English but not as proficient as natives in storytelling. I'm afraid I already feel English has been a bottleneck in my internships. I don't want to be perceived as...
What was/is your experience been in nursing school? How would you describe it?
Hello! I am a rising junior in high school, and I am certain that going into nursing is something I want to do. More specifically, I want to get my BSN, become a registered nurse, then get my masters and become a nurse practitioner (specialize in sports medicine or orthopedics). I am curious...
Recommendations for making the most of gap year(s) before grad school?
I plan on obtaining my master's in counseling within the next few years, but I'd like to take a gap between undergrad and grad. What advice do you have for making the most of these gap years? I'd love to use this time to gain relevant experience, but it seems like entry-level positions that are...
How is being an anthropologist like?
I've always been interested in anthropology and history as a child. I am curious to hear personal experiences. Has this career provided opportunities to travel? Do you work with an organization or museum? #career #anthropology #travel
How is being a wildlife vet like?
Since I was young, I've always had an interest in animals. As I'm becoming older I have been thinking more about pursuing a career in veterinary sciences. Rather than dealing with domestic animals I am more interested in wild animals. What opportunities has this career given you? Have you been...
In psychology major, students need to get a graduate degree in order to earn enough for living. Why don't schools just inform their students about the labor market and the steps needed to take to succeed before choosing a major?
Looking for a graduate school while still being stuck with the college loan.
#paymeenough
Why do students graduating from social science get paid just above minimum wage but our labor market is short of this workforce?
A student majoring in psychology and desperately looking for a job to pay just enough for the living?
#paymeenough
How do you know if graduate business school is the right step in your career?
I'm considering applying to deferred enrollment programs but am still trying to figure out what kind of role business school would play in my career vs. continuing at a company I'm working for.
#JULY20 #graduateschool #business #school #career
How can you build leadership experience when you don't hold official leadership roles?
I'm a rising college senior looking to maximize her last year of college - would appreciate any help / advice you might have!
#JULY20 #leadership
If I am interested in two different majors, is it better to double major or have a major and a minor? What are the pros and cons of each option?
#choosing-a-major #majors-and-minors #double-major #JULY20
What high school classes should someone take if they are interested in pursuing medicine?
#high-school-classes #JULY20
What career paths could a major in sociology lead to, and what training do those jobs require?
#JULY20 #sociology #career #college-major #career-choice #careers
Is it possible to study specific disorders/syndromes in Neuroscience during undergrad years?
I'm really interested in majoring in Neuroscience and have heard about interesting syndromes and disorders like Savant Syndrome. I would love to be able to study this and I'd like to know if I have a chance to do that during my undergrad years. #JULY20 #neuroscience #college #research #study...
Should I do 2 years of community college instead of going straight to a 4 year?
I was wondering if it was worth it going straight into a 4 year if I have the ability to go to community college. I don’t have funds for a 4 year university, but I am also afraid I won’t be as competitive wants I apply to medical school one day. I am just not sure what option is better....
What are examples of things I should keep in mind when attending college in order to be successful?
I am currently a rising senior that is starting to apply for BSN programs in the US.
#JULY #july20 #nurse #nursingstudent #nursing #college #school #advice
What are some things you wish you knew before going into nursing school?
I am currently a rising senior that is starting to apply for direct entry BSN programs in the US.
#school #college #nurse #nursing #july20 #advice
Is philosophy a good premed major?
I am a senior, and I have decided I want to major in philosophy, and minor in bioethics. Is that a good major for med school?
#medicine #premed #philosophy #july20
CSCP vs CPIM
Would you find an APICS CPIM certification, or a CSCP certification, to be more useful? Which is more in-demand by more employers? Which enables more career flexibility? Which most easily translates to project manager experience?
#manufacturing #supplychain #planning #logistics
What are some unique ways student leaders can maintain student engagement with the given circumstances of COVID-19?
#studentleadership #studentengagement #july20
Beside internships, how can college students build their professional development toward entry-level careers?
#college-student #human-resources #professional-development #JULY20
What are the best colleges for studying Neuroscience?
I'm a rising senior in high school and really interested in majoring in Neuroscience for college. Any schools strong in this subject? Preferably on the west coast? Thanks!
#college #neuroscience #JULY20 #biology
Does having a BFA help get into grad school for acting?
rising sophomore drama major #july2020
what are some potential jobs you could do if you study in biology in college?
I am studying biology in college, but I do not know how does this major helps me in future career. I understand that my future job might have nothing related to what I study in college. Asides from being a researcher working in labs, what other jobs this major would lead to? People also said...
what is the pros and cons to be a dentist? Is it worth it?
I have been thinking about my career lately. I got very polarized opinions from people in this profession. Some said that it's the worst, people don't respect you even if you help them to maintain oral health. Some said that they were happy to be in this profession. I hope to get some more...
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