Casselberry, Florida
If you received a misdemeanor in a state years ago, does that affect one from obtaining a job?
I received a misdemeanor years ago, yet am still looking for a position. It wasn't theft or anything, just mischief. Will a hiring manager consider this when deciding on hiring me or can they see it was for what it was a mistake and funny when discussed. #hiring #recruiting #human-resources
How do you you sell yourself on a resume if it looks a bit jumpy?
I spent my twenties sort of jumping from job to job, the longest being 2 1/2 years. My final position was a farce because the amount of money I was supposed to make was a lie and the people who made the job agreement were "let go." Anyhow, I decided to take a little break and ended up moving...
What is the best way to present yourself in a resume if you have a mentaI diagnosis which previously inhibited your loyalty to a company and you jumped from job to job?
I had a very difficult time staying at one job because I could not focus on my work and actually needed to multiple things at one time to keep myself in check. I was a great multi-tasker, but the job would soon bore me and I would not be able to do it without feeling severe anxiety. I only...
If you hold a DMD can you become a dental hygienist?
Im a senior in high school and was interested in the dental field. Im aware to become a general dentist it takes about 8 years minimum as to become a dental hygienist it takes 2 years minimum. I had planned on getting my DMD degree at a university in Nevada, US in a matter of 4 years. Is it...
What are the key words employers look forward on a persons resume?
I am applying to positions, but have had recruiters make comments to my resume as not being as a highlight to employers, mostly I present myself as a doer and not an achiever. I just want to know what are some things I can do to improve my chances at obtaining a job, I mean I haven't even...
I am taking free courses that lead to certification with FEMA, will this be beneficial for government position?
I just received my Master's in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security and am now taking some online courses with FEMA and may start on some courses regarding statistics and the Design of Experiments. Would these be beneficial topics to get with to obtain a way into the government?...
How can I transition a previous career in the Legal field to my new degree and Homeland Security?
I believe I have a lot of skills that I believe can be transferrable, but I am not sure how to make the transition. #recruiting #legal #homeland-security #personal-development #career-details
What are some key words that really stick out to employers?
I am working on my new resume and I want to try to get the attention of the employer so I am not passed because my resume is ordinary. #criminal-justice #recruiting #hiring #homeland-security #job-application
What do you do, when you don't know what to do with the rest of your life?
How do you know when you are 18 and starting to think about your major what you really want to do with the rest of your life? What if you are unsure? Did they talk to you about careers in high school? Mine didn't. It was accelerated, average, and vocational, oh wait and farmers. Maybe I...
Why do some universities push you towards a career where you have no experience?
My professors are great, but I am finding that now that I am in the work force that I do not have the proper background for the position. How can they guide you you one way because you do feel passion for it, but didn't know you will never be a complete success. You owe money and you need to...
Did your university assist you in your collegiate career?
I never saw a single person about my future and the avenues i could travel when I was getting my bachelors degree. I was not spoken to a single bit except for responses to professors. They had their great jobs, but what was mine? Why didn't I receive any guidance at a very influential time...
My mother says I synthesize material very well. How can I benefit from this awkward positivity?
I think the question says it all. I can take a number of random things and start interconnecting them to one another and adding additional information because its just how my mind works. There are so many ways to about solving a problem. #research #reading #recruitment #enrichment
What sorts of words stand out to you when evaluating a resume.
I decided to use the word innovative because I can be given a lot of material and make connections. I love research, there are so many avenues. #research #criminal-justice #human-resources #recruiting #cyber-crime #job-application
I am very new in my new career (I am changing it at 40). My networking is really involving only one company. How do I expand my network to get more job opportunities that are not necessarily in my field of choice, but will benefit?
I have a lot of paralegal experience, just from earning my B.A. I would like to advance into Homeland Security, but I am finding it hard to meet the job qualifications for a position in this field because of my age and my inability to join the Army or other national force. Was my education...
How do employer's really see an applicant with a disability?
I have a tracheotomy and although I am familiar with the laws pertaining to those who are disabled, do employers actually consider hiring you if you are disabled in the back of their minds? I have been out of work for a while due to my issue, but finally have the situation under control. I...
Is it best nowadays to use a recruitment service to obtain a career?
I just want to know what direction to move in besides just looking for employment myself. #career-path #recruiting #social-networking
What careers should I be looking for? How do I even get my foot in the door?
I have a Bachelor's in Sociology, minor in International Relations, and a Master's in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security. What should my searches involve? I am willing to move anywhere. #recruiting #social-networking
I may want a Ph.D. studying human trafficking or women and terrorism, what careers should I be looking for?
I have a Bachelor's in Sociology, Minor in International Relations, and now a Master's in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security. I would like to know where I should be looking for employment to prepare me for my possible future studies. #criminal-justice #social-networking #homeland-security
What's sorts of jobs should I be looking for if I just received my Masters in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security?
I want to know what terms or words I should be looking towards to obtain a career in my new field. I don't care if its government or a company or even a social impact group because I would get the chance to help people also while getting some sort of experience in my field. Especially, when I...
Is it worth paying a decent amount of money to participate in a job fair?
I have an opportunity to attend a job fair, but for one day, the amount seems to be a little extreme. I just wanted to know are these expenses worth it considering the connections one may make. Especially when the job fair is Women in Aviation and my Master's degree is in Criminal Justice in...
What is the best way to prepare a resume when you are changing fields and have a new degree?
I just want to know if there is a different way to prepare the resume to highlight the new education and desire to get into that field rather than falling back on your old jobs. I am looking for a career, not just a job. I want to dedicate myself but I need to know how to get recognized and...
How do you transition into a new field now that you have received your Master's Degree with no experience in the field?
I do not have any experience in my Master's area and would like to get a job in the sector, but I have no experience just knowledge. #human-resources #recruiting
How do you get into a position after being out of work for a few years and are around 40?
I want to know how easily it can be to get into a position at 41. #women #college-recruiting #recruitment #cyber-crime #internet-recruiting
How do you use a Homeland Security degree in searching for a career?
I am actually still in school for about three more weeks and I am finishing my thesis on Cybercrime. My experience is in Sociology and the Legal field. I am self-motivated and a hard-worker who learns pretty fast. I am anxious to get a career, but I am 41 years old and have been out of work...
How do I join the makeup industry?
Hi, i'm currently a junior in high school and i have always love makeup, and i wanted to pursue my passion in becoming a makeup artist and i was wondering, after high school do i go to a college for makeup ( for example the EI makeup school) or do i go to a regular 4-6 years college??? I don't...
What are some possible careers l can "land" if I have a degree in computer science?
I want to study astronomy but I also want to study computer science because people tell me it is a good academic and career option especially in this day and age. However, I don't know what careers require a computer science degree or at least is associated with a computer science degree....
What clubs/organizations should I take while possibly majoring in astronomy?
I want to major in astronomy (and possibly minor in computer science) and try to get at least a bachelor's degree and at most a master's degree. For the longest time I wanted to work at NASA but I also understand that to get any job relating to astronomy I need to do internships and possibly be...
What is the best industry in your opinion for a Chemical Engineer to work in?
I want to know what industry: polymers, paper, dyes, drugs, plastics, fertilizers, foods, petrochemicals..., would be the most fun and interesting one to work on. I'm not looking for which one looks the best in terms of job growth but instead which seems to be the most creative for the...
What's the day-to-day routine of a Chemical Engineer actually like?
I want to get my Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, but I want to know what problems they deal with everyday rather than generic "Some chemical engineers make designs and invent new processes. Some construct instruments and facilities. Some plan and operate facilities. Chemical...
To learn linguistics, does it matter if I have an accent?
I want to study the English language and its science, but I know that the careers I am interested in will require me to possibly teach or aid people with difficulty speaking or those who want to improve their English, but I myself have an accent that I can't get rid of. #english #english-composition
How much of math knowledge do you need to have in order to major in Biology?
I like science, such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology, but math is not my strong quality. #biology #mathematics #math #chemistry #molecular-biology
What are some fields that relate to the conservation of nature?
I know that I want to help undo the damage caused by humans, but I'm curious as to the best scientific approach to this #science #biology #conservation #nature-conservation
Do Environmental engineers work outside at all?
I love hands on work as well as problem-solving so I was interested in the work life of an environmental engineer. #environmental-engineering
Information technology
I want to go to college and i don't know what to do about what i want to study in.I just need some help to know what class i should take and is there any requirements that i need for that major. #technology #information-technology #anyone
To become, say a Pediatric Pulmonologist, how many years of schooling do you think that would take?
I have had my heart set on pediatric pulmonology for as long as i can remember. #cardiology #cardiovascular #cardiopulmonary #lungs #pulmonology #respiratory #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #medicine
What's the hardest thing about being a biologist or chemist (or anything related to these careers)?
I have interest in becoming someone working in these career fields. #biology #chemistry #biochemistry #molecular-biology #chemical #chemicals #medicinal-chemistry #organic-chemistry
What kinds of jobs do environmental engineers get?
I'm interested in majoring in environmental engineering so I was wondering about the kind of career i would pursuing after college. #environmental-engineering
What are the most important skills and abilities required for a Forensic Toxicologist?
I am asking this question because in the future I want to be a Forensic Toxicologist and I want to be prepared with the right skills to get the job. #chemistry #criminal-justice #forensic-analysis #criminal-investigation
What education requirements, college degrees, licenses are needed for your career as a Forensic Toxicologist?
I am asking this question because I want to be a Forensic Toxicologist and I want to know how the job actually feels once you have it as a career. #chemistry #forensic #criminal-investigations #career
Do medical magnet programs help getting into college?
If I am pursuing a pre medical program, will colleges favor someone who has taken a medical magnet all four years of high school? #college #medicine #college-recruiting #academic-advising #college-recruiting #college-admissions
Would it be beneficial to have a summer internship in the field we are considering?
Will colleges consider this during the application process and will it give me an advantage? #college #internships #college-admissions
Where are really nice places with a cool climate where there is an excellent job market for mechanical engineering?
preferably on west coast #mechanical-engineering
How much does an internship in high school help?
I'm currently in an internship in my senior year with an engineering firm, is this marketable at all? #engineering #mechanical-engineering
What is it like as a physician assistant?
I'm very interested in pursuing a career in the medical field originally as a physician in the hospital, but many people have told me that it's not worth going to medical school for such a long time, and to become a physician assistant instead. They listed a lot of reasons like having better...
As a Pathologist, is more of your work computer based or in a lab/hospital?
I am interested in pursuing a career in pathology and was wondering what this aspect of the job was like. #medicine #pathologist #pathology
As a Biomedical Engineer, do you typically spend more time working on the computer with models or programs or with prototypes and physical objects?
I am interested in pursuing a career in biomedical engineering and I wanted to know about this specific aspect of working in the field. #biomedical-engineering #biomedical #biomedical-engineer
What is a profession you would go into with a degree in PR?
You have graduated with a PR degree but what sort of job do you end up with? #jobs #after-college #pr
How do law firms choose their new hires?
When you are going through law school are they already looking for people or do they not look until you have already graduated? #law #lawyer
Which one is better: an Undergrad Ivy League School or a Graduate Ivy League School?
As a student from a middle class family, I must worry about money for college and attempt to not get myself suffocated by loans. Therefore, I wanted to know if it is better to go to an expensive out-state college as an undergrad, or simply do a not so expensive college then pursuit a Master's...
What are some possible job opportunities as an engineer? Where do I start after college?
Picturing myself as an engineer I don't foresee what exactly it is that I will be doing as a job. People ask me this question all the time but I honestly don't have a clue other than that I want to be a mechanical engineer. I am not really sure what I could do with that and how I should start...
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