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Other than samples of my writing, what is appropriate to be included in my portfolio and/or resume?
I am an adult-learner entering an entirely new field of employment. I am a paralegal student and am beginning to put together a portfolio. Samples of my writing will be included (case brief, legal memo, client letter, etc.), but I would like to know if it is appropriate for me to include...
What specific transferable skills will be beneficial for selling myself in an interview following completion of a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, but with no prior work experience in the field?
For an adult-learner with no prior work experience in the legal field, but completing a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, what specific life skills might I use as transferable skills both on my resume and during an interview? #paralegal #legal #law #women-in-law
What is the best approach for a paralegal student to secure an internship in a small law firm?
I am currently a student in the Middlesex Community College, Certificate in Paralegal Studies program and will need to secure an internship for myself in the coming semester. I am in need of guidance as to the best way to get an attorney to agree to allow me to perform paralegal duties and not...
What software do market analysts use?
Hi everyone, I want to invest my winter break into learning a new skill. What softwares do market research analysts use? I know they would use some VBAs and will vary depending on the firm and market they are in, but what would you recommend me to learn over the next three weeks? What online...
Could I get advice from yoga teachers?
Hi fellow yoga teachers! I'm curious to know where you get your inspiration for music? How do you switch up your sequencing? What are your favorite poses? How do you cater to certain groups? What is your favorite flow to teach? Thank you! Maddie #yoga #mindfulness #music...
Is voyage humanitaire trip beneficial?
I came across this site http://www.mission-humanitaire-afrique.org/tourisme-solidaire-voyage-humanitaire/ for going on a volunteering trip. Is voyage trip really beneficial?
#voyagehumanitaire #missionhumanitaire #volunteering #nonprofits #humanitarian #humanitarian-relief
What are the current digital marketing trends in the nonprofit sector?
I am exploring the digital media/social media aspect in the nonprofit sector and wish to understand the career path in this field. What kind of skills are required if one is starting out fresh in this line? #social-media-marketing #social-media #digital-marketing...
What are the most lucrative jobs in the Nonprofit sector?
I am currently pursuing my MS in Nonprofit Management and exploring my various career options in this sector. #nonprofits #non-profit-organization-management #non-profit-management #fundraising #education-management
Is it important to have an advisor check over my common app?
It's an option on common app. these advisors are just academic teachers and are writing my recs. #college #college-admissions #college-recruiting #higher-education
What are some good ways to save your money early for college?
I want to be a vet and I know I have to attend college for a total of 8 years to achieve this goal. I want to start saving my money, but there is not a lot of income for a teen my age. #college #money
Question for professionals at PwC! What is your favorite part of your job and what is the most challenging part?
What is your favorite part about your job? What is the most challenging part of your job? How do you honestly feel about your job and your career goals? Do you feel satisfied in your life being in the finance industry? How do you contribute to the better whole of society working the job you...
Passions vs Hobbies
I am a very diverse high school student who loves to sing and act but also has an interest in medicine. I'm aware that not a lot of people make it in the music industry and something more practical will be more likely to be gauranteed , however, I really love music and I don't think it'll pay...
What is the difference between consulting and finance?
The two both seem popular and I know they're both taught at the business school. #business #consulting #finance
Business or health care management
I really like both majors and I'm interested in both but I feel as though my family is pushing me towards Health Care management and I don't want to decide my future based on only what they want for me rather than what I will be happy doing #business #healthcare-management
Is it possible to become an astronaut with a mechanical engineering degree?
There doesn't seem to be as many jobs in aerospace engineering as there is in mechanical engineering but my ultimate goal would be to become an astronaut. #engineering
Where is the best place to look if I want a job in music therapy?
I'm asking because one of my interested majors is music therapy, and I want to make sure that I know where to search for jobs if I end up choosing that career. #musictherapy #music #music-therapy #therapy
How does FAFSA work when your parent is recently unemployed?
There's not much information online about how to add in special circumstances like this. #fafsa #financial-aid #college-admissions #financial-planning
Is a degree in music business worth it?
I'm interested in becoming a successful rapper/producer. I know I have the talent, and I have plenty of time to keep improving my skills, but I'm well aware that you need to know a lot about how the business works, how to network, how to market yourself, etc. But there are a lot of online...
What is your perspective on self-care?
As a rising sophomore in college, I find that a huge population of my campus do not practice self-care. By self-care, I mean things, activities, etc that nourish's a person's soul. Why do we, as a society, continue to cultivate a work/academic environment of stress and unbalance? What is your...
If I want to be a sterile processing tech, where should I begin?
I am interested in health care, but don't have the time, or grades, to do a Nursing Program. #nurse #tech #hospital-and-health-care #processing #sterile #career-details
What types of internships are relevant for English Majors?
I'm a sophomore english major at my university, and this summer I want to start getting experience in my field. The thing is, I'm not sure what kinds of companies need my skills. Where should I start? #college-major #internships #journalism #writing #english #tutoring #college-intern
What electives should I take if I want to be a commercial pilot for a big company like Delta, AA, etc. somewhere in the future?
I am in 8th grade and I want to be a commercial pilot. My choice for electives are coming up and I want some advice from someone on which electives I should take. At the moment, I am in the level 1 (advanced) classes for both English and Algebra 1. I will be taking Geometry Honors next year as...
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...
For a aspiring Orthodontist/Dentist what course would be reasonable to take, AP Stat or Pre-Calcu?
Today we were given our course registration for next year, which will be my senior year in high school. I'm currently in Algebra II and have the option of taking either AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus H next year. What would you recommend for an aspiring Orthodontist or Dentist? I know that...
How do I decide what I want to do for the rest of my life? I want to do so much and do not know how to limit myself.
I am struggling with what I want to study and then do after college because so much appeals to me, but I do not know what to do. Right now, I am looking to possibly transfer schools because one school offers more options for me to explore, but I also love what I am studying at my school now....
How do I make my resume perfect?
Currently I am applying for scholarships and jobs and want to have the perfect resume #college #jobs #college-recruiting #job-application
Great tools / examples for first resumes
Hi everyone, I'm preparing my resume for my first intern. Mainly for HR positions in Hong Kong. I'm researching to find a simple yet standing out resumes. Do you guys have any good templates, examples, or tools for building resumes? I'd appreciate your personal examples too if you have one!...
How can I find an internship for business or finance?
I'm a High school junior and really want to pursue a career in business or finance. I want an internship to gain experience and show an my interest to colleges. I know I'm young but is there any hope in finding a position like that? #business #finance #business-management #financial-services...
What are good jobs to get you started and help you to build confidence?
I would like to soon apply for a job. I'm 17 years old and have not previously had any work, I'm also quite a quiet person so would like a job thats not overwhelming, but that still offers good experience and is of a relatively good pay for a few days a week (I need the time to relax, as well...
what can you do with a forensic degree if you do not manage to get a forensic job?
its really hard to get forensic related jobs die to the closure of the Birmingham forensic services and most forensic jobs require experience of which the majority of university leavers will not have. #forensic #recruiting #recruitment
How do you answer situation based questions?
These questions are normally asked in graduate training scheme? #college #human-resources #recruiting #human
Agencies and companies
Hi everyone, I'm doing a lot of research in career path as I'll be graduating from college soon. I wonder what are the differences between agencies and companies. I see the basics, that agencies work as intermediary between companies, consumers, and other companies. However, I don't understand...
How would you recommend I go about getting a job in Hong Kong?
Hi everyone, I am a college student currently very interested in working in Hong Kong. I am using some resources like Linkedin and stuff. I hear that it is possible to get jobs there even without sufficient Chinese(Cantonese and Mandarin alike). I'm looking for experiences in areas of: sales,...
How do I start an advertising campaign?
I recently came across a small cafe near my home;it's nice, comfy, and sells good Coffee. The cafe is new (4-5 months) and is having trouble bringing in business ,I offered to help them market their store and they agreed. I only have the most basic understanding of what advertising means ....
How do I find work opportunities abroad?
I'm a college student in Boston and I'm looking for work experiences abroad from United States. I major in Economics and Business, and don't have much skill with IT(except MS office) or practical(things like design or architecture) skills. Other than resources from my school and Linkedin, I'm...
What job experiences can lead to career in Human Resources?
Hi there, I'll be graduating in an year and I'm looking through my career paths and job experiences. I have lots of experiences of living abroad and willing and wanting to work anywhere in the world. I think some values of skills of HR management really fits to me; such as listening skills,...
How do I transfer colleges?
I'm a current high school student. I was just curious how the process might be to transfer from a school to a better one that I might not be able to get into from high school. #college #college-admissions #college-selection #college-transfer
What questions to ask an entrepreneur panel?
I'm hosting a panel of entrepreneurs at my high school, what kind of questions should I ask them specifically pertaining to the fact they are entrepreneurs.
As an introvert how do I prepare to live in dorm with strangers?
It is difficult to talk to new people #history #anyone #with #same
What is the most important piece of advice you would give to a future female engineer?
I am very interested in an engineering career and I want to know some great advice for a female in this industry. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #aerospace-engineering #chemical-engineering #industrial-engineering #nuclear-engineering
What is the best way to figure out which kind of engineering to go into?
I know I want to pursue a career in engineering, I'm just not sure which one is right for me and don't know the best ways to figure out which one I'd be most successful in. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #civil-engineering #electrical-engineering #aerospace-engineering...
What is something that you need to keep in mind when studying to become a labor and delivery nurse?
I want to be a labor and delivery nurse and I want to make sure I know everything about it and all its qualifications. #medicine #nursing #nurse #healthcare #registered-nurses
If you could change or add something that would improve nursing, as a whole, what would it be and why?
I am asking this because I want to know the weak spots of nursing and what I need to focus more on. #medicine #nursing #nurse #healthcare #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner #pediatric-nursing #nursing-administration
What do you enjoy most about nursing and Why?
I want to know what makes someone so excited about their job. #medicine #nursing #nurse #healthcare #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner #pediatric-nursing #nursing-education
What is something that you stumbled on or struggle with while studying to become a registered nurse and how has it impacted your career and life?
I am asking this so I can take it into consideration when I start studying to become a nurse. #medicine #nursing #nurse #healthcare #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner #pediatric-nursing #nursing-education
What courses will I have to take if I major in engineering in general? and specifically what about aerospace and civil engineering?
I'm interested in studying engineering and what to know what courses I might have to take. #engineering #college-major #civil-engineering #aerospace-engineering #college-selection
What are courses I will have to take if I major in economics?
I'm interested in studying economics and what to know what courses I might have to take. #college #college-major #economics #college-majors
What are some tips for majors/careers that require lots of math for someone who doesn't like math the most?
I am a current high school student who is thinking about what I want to major in in college and also what I want to do with my career. The topics of engineering and economics interest me but they both require lots of math. Math is not my favorite subject. #college #engineering #career...
Can a doctor live a fulfilling life as a doctor and as a parent?
I am asking this because out of all the doctors I have met throughout my time, they have said that they are extremely busy and barely go home. I am curious on how doctors manage their career and family life. Since I want to have children, this always gets me thinking at times. #medicine...
What is one advice that you would give Pre-Medical students as they are pursuing to go to medical school?
I am asking because the odds of adding medical school is a small ratio to students that actually take the pre-med prerequisites. With odds like this, many people refuse to take pre-med if they will not have a shot. I am curious to see what professionals think. #college #medicine #medical-school...
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