Boxborough, Massachusetts
how is it like in a day of a teller?
im a job corp student , and we have an assessment too reach out to a professional in the field we would like to work at #JobCorp #career
What do I need to know about starting in carpentry?
I just started job corps for certification in carpentry. I'd like to go into construction and maybe even become self-employed as a handyman someday. I'd like to know what I should expect to deal with when I leave job corps and start on my first actual job. What starting position(s) should I...
Whats a good job to begin with in the business industry?
I am starting to go into office administration and wanted to know which business or anything related to it (work, experience, ect) would help me to know more about my future career. #career #business
What do Operations Research Analysts do on a daily basis?
I am a junior in high school and interested in applied analytics. #analyst
What do I need to study to become an entrepreneur?
I want to start my own company, what skills do I need? What benefits does college have to becoming an entrepreneur?
#entrepreneur #business #small-business
How to Maintain a Balanced Life
How do I manage a job, school, studying, and hobbies? I feel as if all of my time is wasted and that I’m not productive. How do I stop feeling this way? How do I get myself to be able to fit in at least an hour of doing the things I love? How do I become less obsessed with my phone, and...
Applying for Scholarships
I am a 2018 high school graduate on a gap year. I am using my time away from school to apply for more aid and really getting to myself as well. As I try to find scholarships, I notice most are for those who are seniors in high school and graduating in 2019. I have gotten lucky with some,...
Self Discipline and Motivation
I’m going to begin #onlinecourses in a few days and I’m not sure how I will stay on top of them. I have to get through 20 courses within the next 12 months, and have 8 weeks to complete each course. My question is, how do I stay on top of the work and receive good marks? #motivation...
How do I obtain a job in Property Management?
One of my career goals is to become an Assistant Property Manager but it seems difficult to apply for a job in this position or at least get a job as an administrative assistant in this field and work your way up. #management #business #job-search
What can I do with a business administration degree vs an economics degree?
#business #finance #management #accounting
What should I do if my professor does not tolerate opposing thoughts?
#professor #college #discussion #tolerance #differentbeliefs
In college regardless of major how quickly did you get employed?
Usually the purpose of going to college is to get educated in order to qualify for some sort of job/interest you have. However how long did it take to get employed in your field? #job #job-search #career #college
How much experience is needed in terms of managing a hedge fund?
As of lately I have been really interested into business in terms of a possible major. However I know nothing about what you could do with a business degree. I was thinking of being a hedge fund manager but I would like to know what steps do I take to position myself to have enough experience...
Career explorations for a confident career?
Hello! For my school's graduation requirement, I have to have 15 hours of career exploration. I know that I want to be a psychologist or do something in the psychology field, but those jobs are usually very confidential. What should I do? If I cannot do that, I am also very interested in other...
Is electrical engineering as hands on as I think it is?
Hello, I am an aspiring electrical engineer and I want to do EE because I enjoy it. My main concern is that electrical engineering jobs aren't hands on. I have heard from multiple people that the majority of the jobs are just sitting at a desk all day. Also, is EE in Boston viable? To me, it...
What should I do if I know what major I want to pursue, but not what profession?
I'm a high school senior #scholarships
If I graduate from college and realize I've chosen the wrong major, what are my options?
I think many college students feel the stress of choosing the college major that is right for them-- what if they choose wrong? I'd like to know what my options are in case I find myself in this situation a few years down the road. Thanks! #choosing-a-major #majors #career-counseling
What's the difference between Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Biomechanical Engineering?
I am currently majoring in Biomedical Engineering, however I see these other terms thrown around all the time. I'd like to know if there is a difference or if these terms are simply synonyms. Thanks! #general #anyone #professors #health #nanotechnology
If anyone has any advice on how to become a Physician's Assistant please share!
I really want to pursue this career because I am very interested in healthcare and just helping others. I know it's not an easy journey. I gotta keep my grades up and get some healthcare experience under my belt before I even consider applying to grad school. #career-counseling
what are some good techniques to ease anxiety?
i get like super anxious sometimes and i start making up possible scenarios for situations and i just drive myself crazy #life
What are ways to increase your changes of being accepted to four year colleges, despite being from a low income area?
Another question I have is how can I stand out to colleges while being from a low income area that, to me, seems to limit my opportunities? I have had personal experiences losing great opportunities due to where I am from. #college #high-school #low-income-area #workforce #steam #stem #science...
What are the challenges I may face pursuing a career in science, and how can I stand out among the rest?
For my first two years in high school I have been studying biotechnology and I have been working diligently in preparing myself for college and the workforce. Though I have not decided on an exact career, I am deeply considering one within forensics, pharmaceuticals, or in the space exploration...
What is one invaluable lesson you learned at a job or internship?
job #first-job #job #summer-jobs #college-jobs #jobs #internships
What is most valuable to employers when looking for a potential employee who has just graduated from college?
#career #job #jobs #careers #writing # #job-market # #college-jobs #business
Is is hard to balance academics and social life?
#social #social-psychology #career
Are there any good colleges for Wildlife Biology in Montana or Arizona?
#college #major #wildlife
what major would help me become a park ranger?
I would really like to become a park ranger for Yellowstone one day. #college-majors #majors #parkranger #nationalparkservice #senior #help
What's the best search tool for jobs after college?
I feel like getting a degree isn't enough to get a job. You actually have to know where to look if you want a job in the degree you graduated from. #college #jobs #job-search
How do you make a budget in college?
I find it really hard to make a budget. #saving #budget
How stressful is a double major?
Currently I am split between business (economics) and biomedical science in terms of career paths to pursue. When I tell others this they say business goes well with everything so I should double major. Being in high school I have no idea the rigor of attaining a degree for a major. That being...
How do you know medical school is “for you?”
Being young it is easy to say you want to be a doctor, but with little to no exposure it’s hard to know if you’re cut for it. How does one know that they should attend medical school if they are unsure before they get into college?
#medschool #doctor #medicine
At what moment in college do you get the feeling that the major you have chosen is truly for you?
I have known folks that graduated with a law degree and ended in medical school and those that graduated with a petroleum engineering work at banks. How and when do you know what you have chosen is for you? #careervillage.org #scholarship #career #frustration #confusion #satisfaction...
Upon graduating with a decent engineering degree and working just about enough to pay off the debt, how can one give back to the society?
My mother always emphasized on something - "always leave something better than how you found it". I would like to live up to her model.
#engineering #volunteering #payback #mindfulness #satisfaction #technology #upliftment #careervillage.org #scholarship
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
How do I know what job is right for me?
How do I know what jobs are good? Do I judge it by the benefits or the job itself? #job #first-job
What is the easiest way to alleviate student loans?
I am wondering what tips would be useful to know before I enter collage so I can pay off the loan before interest starts building. #financial-planning #loans #finance #student-loans
Is it worth it getting a laptop for collage?
I am a freshman going into collage and I am wondering if it is generally worth it to get a laptop for collage
#technology
Is Child Psychology a good major?
So I initially wanted to be a child psychologist but so far I've been hearing that a career in psychology isn't as good as you'd expect it to be. Can you get a good job with a Bachelor's degree from it? #career #psych
What should I expect at an HBCU?
I've heard some good and some bad things about HBCU's and especially about students going there from out of state so I want to know what's the tea??
#hbcus
Should I get a job during school?
I want to earn money but I'm not sure if i can manage my time. #job
How should I manage my time so that I don't wake up so groggy?
I would always go to sleep at 2. I always wake up groggy. I think i should go to sleep before midnight, but I can't seem to do so. #sleep
What is the best way to prepare for starting your own restaurant?
#chef
#restaurant
#business
#advice
#entrepreneur
#food-industry
If multiple schools that i'm trying to apply to require a common application essay, will I need to write an essay on a different prompt for each, or is one enough?
#common application essay #advice #college-application #college
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
Should I do a sport in College?
I heard that doing a sport in college is really intense. I am on my school's swim team and I'm not good but not bad either. I mostly do it for fun. Would joining a swim team in college be worth it? #sports #swim #college #athlete #athletics #college-athlete
What can you do with a Ph.D in physics?
I have always wanted to get a Ph.d. in physics. I planned to do electrical engineering or computer science and then get a Ph.d. in physics. My main issue is that I am not sure what being a physicist entails, aside from academia. I would like to know what someone with a Ph.d. in physics could...
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