Arcadia, California
Why can't I get a job as an undocumented student?
I've been looking for a job for 3 months and have been unsuccessful. I know this is a website for actual careers but I find it a great opportunity to reach out to people who may understand me. I am 16-so of legal age to work but I do not own a SSN. I am bilingual and have experience with public...
Why Ivy League's don't choose me
I've been wondering for a while about Ivy League schools and what their biggest turn off is when it comes to applications. Whether it's low grades or not enough extra curricular activities, I'm not sure.
How difficult is it to get a jobs working for publications like the WSJ and New Yorker?
I'm a student currently pursuing a career in finance, but writing is a real passion of mine. I'm wondering if any professionals working at large publications like the NYT, New Yorker, or WSJ can tell me a bit more about how many job opportunities currently exist. Additionally, I'd love to...
On average how many years of schooling does it take to become a neonatal nurse ?
I am currently a freshman at a community college and am thinking about switching my major to become a neonatal nurse. However I am skeptical about it because of the fact that I am currently pregnant and I'm not sure that I would make it through. #nursing #registered-nurses #pediatric-nursing...
How do I set up connections?
Who do I reach out to for connections? Do I just go from professor to professor? #networking
How many types of career fields are in Psychology?
I have a psychology major in college so I wanted to explore more of what I can do with a psychology major outside of being a licensed Psychologist. #psychology
What do you do in Community College?
Due to financial situations, I will most likely be going to either Santa Monica, LA, or Pasadena Community College. However, I do not want to waste time and make sure I spend time making sure i can transfer into UCLA during my 3rd year. What should I do to make sure I'm setting up my future?...
How important is being flexible to possible changes?
Life changes all the time, whether we like it or not. How important is it to be able to break the plan we have and let life run its course so that we can pursue our goals with more focus or in a different manner? #theatre #flexibility #risk
How do you stay confident?
I know that having confidence is very important when you are interviewing with potential employers and for when you are interacting with your peers. However, I find that sometimes I lose confidence when something negative happens, such as being rejected from a company, or doing poorly on a...
What are the benefits of being a boy scout?
A few of my friends have recently gotten involved in scouting, and it seems like it takes up a lot of their time. Some of them tell me that they are doing it so they can put in on their college applications. Do colleges value boy scouts (or eagle scouts, for that matter)? Is it something that I...
How much schooling is required for an engineering career?
I would like to pursue an engineering career. Before completely deciding on it, I would like to know how much schooling is needed to have a successful and good-paying engineering career. #college #engineering #college-major #college-selection
Is there any website that I could sell products online with minimal fees?
Hi, I would like to start my own business/website, in which I would like to sell some fashion items. I would like to know if there is a website that allows you to blog and sell items with minimal fees. #business #fashion #business-development #websites #selling #items
How can I become a real estate agent?
I would love to start and help out with my family business, by getting a real estate license. I am unsure about what education or steps I need to obtain my real estate license and become a real estate agent. #business #higher-education #investing #real-estate #real-estate-agent
How can you apply for internships as a college freshman?
Hi, I am graduating high school this year and I wanted to apply for some internships at companies and/or hospitals. I would love to find out about some internships and how I can apply for them. #college #business #career #internships #entrepreneurship #job-search #college-jobs #applying
What do you wear to an interview?
I have a few interviews coming up in the following two weeks, and I'm not entirely sure what I should wear to it. I was planning on wearing dress shirt, a tie, khakis, and dress shoes, but I'm afraid it might be too informal. I'm not sure if I will be afford a suit or where I would be able to...
What is a phone interview, and how do I prepare for it?
I'm a sophomore in college, and I recently went to a technical fair and talked to a lot of recruiters, and many of them have gotten back to me and said that they wanted to set up a phone interview with me. However, I have little experience in interviews and I'm not sure what I should expect...
What are some good universities for double-majoring?
I am totally lost on where to go because I am not so sure which university has the best double-major program. #college #college-major #university #college-admissions #college-majors #double-major #choosing-a-major #double
What major is required or essential to become a physician or medical professional?
I am going to be majoring in Biology and Business this upcoming year. I aspire to become a physician in the years to come. I just wanted to know if those majors would cover the pre-medical requirements. #medicine #college-major #college-admissions #physician #college-majors #premed
How to set up recommendations?
How do you get the connections to get jobs and internships? #internships
I really enjoy building legos and creating things with legos
what type of career involves building stuff #career-counseling
If therapy can help me make the right choice, how do I convince my parents that its neccessary for me?
My name is Briana, and I'm currently a freshman at my community college. Now in one of my previous questions, I had expressed some confusion as what to do for my major and those who responded to this suggested I seek out therapy/ mental help to clear up my concerns associated with past bullying...
How do you follow up with a recruiter?
I'm a sophomore in college, and I attended a career fair a few days ago. I talked to a lot of recruiters and many of them gave me their business cards so I could keep in touch in them or ask them any questions. I'm not sure how I would follow up with them, or what I should say, and I would love...
How did you discover what you were passionate about?
I would love to hear your personal story about how you first got involved in your field and what about it captivated you! #college #career #college-major #career-counseling #career-choice #career-path #career-development #non-profits #undecided
How can someone prove that a medication is scientifically congruent to the human biochemical function?
I am in the medical field currently in the register nursing program and I have encountered medications that I field is scientifically established to work for the human biochemical structure however there is no name for it. #medicine #in #currently
Are AP tests worth taking?
I was told that as a senior in high school, AP Classes won't really help you for college as your applications are already processed and it's better to take the actual classes in college instead of trying to skip them by passing the AP Exams. #college #college-admissions #college-bound...
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