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How do I select which major is best for me?
Hi everyone! I'm currently a freshman at a community college with a general liberal arts major. I'm quite interested in both business/entrepreneurship and psychology. The only hesitation in pursuing one or the other is the job opportunities afterward. I'd like to move forward...
I've been introduced into SalesForce. Highly debating becoming certified. Is it worth it?
Being in a career search, I'm all over the place! I'm in IT right now, not quiet sure which direction I want to head in... #computer-engineering #salesforce
How can I shadow a pilot for a day?
Doesn’t matter if it’s a commercial pilot or not.
Theatre degrees?
What is a good alternative or a job that you can get with a theatre degree? Are there any well-paying jobs with a theatre degree, and can I do theatre for a living?
What do you look for in a new hire?
Being an intern what can make me stand out from other interns? #finance
How do I get started in design?
Design is a career field I may want to try out. I'm still in 8th grade, so I can't get a part time job yet. How can I get started in design, on my weekends? I like to read design blogs, and I capture things I like on Pinterest. Are there any really good starter books I can read or sites I can...
How directly does my chosen major impact my career options in the short term and long term?
For instance, if my major isn't aligned with my long-term career interest but rather a short-term necessity after graduating.
Can social work be combined with psychology ?
I'm looking into social work but also into psychology but psychology is to broad and i want to narrow down my decisions. #psychology #social-work
How stiff is the competition for college students leaving college with a degree in business management?
I am deciding colleges next year and am interested in business. I would not like to change my major when my college circles business. I would like to know if the major I am choosing will not be hard for me to make a career off of that. #college #business #career-path
I'm interested in a career in information technology. Are there jobs in aviation you suggest I look into?
I'm starting to learn about IT in school and so far am really enjoying it. Can you tell me more about what jobs in IT for an airline or in aviation are like? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry...
Do you have to major in criminal justice if you want to pursue a career in law-enforcement?
Trying to determine the best major for me #college-major #criminal-justice #criminology #law-enforcement
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...
What jobs can i get as a dancer?
I am an aspiring dancer and i want to know more about the potential jobs i can get as a dancer. #hip-hop-dance #dance
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 are different job options for Mechanics?
I am a job corp and am interested in automotive repair #autorepair #mechanical #career
What is the difference between computer engineer and computer programmer?
I'm very interested in working with computer, but don't know what the difference is between these two. #engineering #computer-engineer
How much do student loans effect your long term financial wellness?
#collegeisexpensive
What are some key steps recommended that I should engage in that will impact being a successful chemical engineer ?
I'm Destani, A junior attending Madison Park High School. My junior year I've been in a chemistry course and I have became super interested in a variety of aspects in chemistry. I am also interested in engineering, So I put the two together and Im interested in knowing more about this career !...
What are some careers in the field of environmental conservation?
Hello, my name is Allison and I will be studying environmental science and conservation at college in the fall. What are some careers related to this field of study? #environmentalscience #conservation
How did you decide you wanted to be a doctor? Not a dentist, pharmacist, nurse, or another job in health?
How did you decide you wanted to go to med school and become a doctor? And not become a nurse or dentist, or any other job that has to do with medicine and helping people? #doctor #medical
#health #hospital-and-health-care #nurse #pharmacist
To people who are a graphic designer (the job not category of jobs) how easy or hard was it for you in college? Mainly classes and payment for stuff needed for class?
Hello, I'm thinking of being a graphic designer (I'm going say this every time the job specifically not the category of jobs), and the title/questions state everything I am asking. #graphic-designer #college #payment
Journalism in the Fashion Industry
I want to go into journalism for fashion as a career. Where should I start as a student in the tenth grade? #Fashion #journalism #fashion-journalism
How do I become a college and career advisor?
I want to work with high school students and help them plan their goals for after high school. #high-school #high-school-students #high-school #high-school-students #advising #college-and-career
What are your insights on a good business major a student should go for?
Hello! I am currently a junior in high school and I do have a huge interest in the business field but I don't know what to major in. I have been gaining a lot of interest in business administration, finance, and marketing but I really needed some insight from anyone who have studied in the...
Is studying abroad is good choice for just anyone?
Hello, i'm a junior and I am not sure where I want to go after HS. I am still debating if college should be an option or not, and I would love to travel, see the world, make a difference. Thank you.
#travel #business #art #entrepreneurship #abroad
What qualifications does a diplomat need?
I know that diplomats get to travel a lot because they often need to discuss things with other countries. #social-science
Is there a well paying job that involves writing and music that is not journalism?
I make music and I love writing and I just want to be able to do both in my daily life, so I wanted to know if there is a job that incorporates both and also pays well. #music #art #money #writing #english #creative
Where can i get permission to start my own business?
I want to start my own business but need to know where to make my first move. #business #start
Is there room for expression if you pursue a career in the field of journalism?
I'm a high school Junior and I enjoy writing and photography and feel like journalism is a good way to incorporate both. #journalism #writing
Looking for advice about CareerVillage professionals landed their law careers
I am looking for advice on how lawyers on CareerVillage landed their careers. I would love to know what majors, colleges, law schools, and internships that professionals have landed that lead them to the careers they have today. Any other piece of general advice are welcome! #law #corporate-law...
What Engineering field should I consider learning more about?
I'm in the 11th grade at a high school in Massachusetts. I like to create solutions for problems that has to do with infrastructure. I also like problems that has to do with tech and I am open to many other things. #scientist #tech #create #engineering #stem
What is it about college that makes it so expensive?
I mean, it's basically living at school with more quality food, but why does it cost thousands a year? #make-money
What should you study in college to be a psychologist?
Wondering what majors you should major in in order to set your self up to be a psychologist. #college #psychology #majors
How do I become a school psychologist?
I would really like to work with high school students as a psychologist. What do I have to do to make that happen. I am currently a senior in high school. #school #psychologist
How long does it actually take to become a doctor?
I've heard various answers to this question and am not quite sure how many years of residency and schooling it takes all together #medicine
What major is best for me to take in college?
Hi, i'm currently a sophomore in high-school and would love to get into the music industry! However I know it's difficult to get into and a lot of it is luck and connection based. I also would like to go to college but if I do should I go to set my self up for a safer career path? Is there...
Which colleges have the most actively political student body
I'm a very political person and would prefer to go to a college that is also very openly political #politics #college
If I want to major in medicine what are some good tips for that?
I am a sophomore in high school thinking about becoming a pediatric nurse. I'd like to know more about that
#nursing #medicene
What's it like to work as a computer programmer/coder?
#computer-science #computer #technology #programming #computer-hardware
How to find enough scholarships to cover tuition?
I'd love to find scholarships #money #scholarships #tuition #college #college-admissions
can i be a model if i'm short?
i want to be a model and people keep saying im to short #fashion-design #models #fashion-and-style
What is a day in the life of a computer programmer?
I am going into CIS but not sure exactly what I want to do after graduating with a masters degree. #computer-science #computer-programmer
Which careers make the most money?
I want to know what job I should pursue to make the most money? #money #compensation
How does a day look like for a computer programmer? Is it fun ?
Hi, Im a Junior in high school and I'm considering becoming a computer engineer. My dad is currently a computer programer, but he never goes into details of what he does with the computer. I would like to know how would it look like a regular day at work and how fun is it. #computer...
What are some things I can do to find out what career is a good fit for me?
I am a junior in high school still trying to find out what I want to do as a career. I have some things I like to do, but how do I decide what career suits me best and are there any things that could make it easier to narrow it down. #career #career-choice #career-path
What was it like adjusting to a larger classroom?
I'm used to relatively small and quiet classes. I want to know what the transition is like and how you adapted to it. Was it harder to learn in large auditoriums and was it difficult to hear and understand the professor? #college-advice #classroom #learning
Any advice for pre-premedical students?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school, and I was wondering if any premed/ medical students/ physicians have any advice for a student in high school, that wants to become a doctor, that may help in my medical future. #medicine #career-path #doctorate-degree #motivation
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