Clayton, California
What are some things I can do to better learn stuff like animation and music production?
Currently the two subjects I am interested in are animation and music production. I dabbled a bit in both but I am not at amature level yet. I do know some basics but other than that, it is all i know. I really want to learn these subjects and have jobs with them so I want to prepare myself.
What inspired you to get a job,Also what age were when you knew what you wanted to be?
In life, I was constantly wondering about what I wanted to be and ended up becoming a soccer referee temporarily, now I don't know where to go from there
why is find the right job always hard?
Why do many of us struggle to get a job
College major and career decisions
What should I do to figure out what I should major in for college? What internships and jobs cover aspects of many careers so I can effectively figure out what I align with? What programs are out there?
How do I know if I’m choosing the right major?
Im a senior in high school and have multiple options of what I want to major on, but I can’t get myself to choose one I’m more passionate about.
How do I make good college applications ?
How do I make a good college essay
How can I get a job in Computer Science that pays me a lot?
I am a junior at high school and within the next 10 years I want to see myself like that.
How can I make a livable profit off of my art?
I can’t imagine having art as just a hobby, I want a career focused on my artwork and creative side.
What is the best career pathway to become a product manager at a consumer software company?
What is the best career pathway to become a product manager at a consumer software company? What type of non-technical skills are critical to master as a product manager?
Marriage Family Therapy (MFT) programs in California?
Hello! I am an undergraduate Psychology student in my last year of undergrad. I will be applying to in-state graduate schools this fall, but I worry about how competitive MFT programs are. As a first generation student, I’m worried that my experiences are not good enough. The only relevant...
Pros and cons of being a part of a union?
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What rights/protections do I have if I’m starting a union?
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What classes are needed in college when you want to be a nurse?
I'm wondering what I'll have to prepare for
What are some jobs you can get with a degree in mechanical engineering??
If I go through with my current plans of being a mechanical engineering major in college then Im not quite sure what jobs would be available to me or which jobs would even be worth pursuing.
Is a mechanical engineering major difficult?
I am looking to be a mechanical engineering major in college and as I get closer and closer to college I am scared that I won't be able to handle a mechanical engineering major
When should I start thinking about what colleges to apply to?
Is it better to get started now and search around or wait until I know more about who I want to be and my limitations when I'm older?
How do I make quick money as a teen?
I’m under 16 and unavailable to get a job; and rarely have permission to go out and do most things by myself. The only way im usually able to get around and hustle is in school , so what can I do?
Can I get paid for internships or small jobs as a 17 year old ?
How do I apply and find internships as a 17 year old? How do I find internships that can pay and have some flexibility?
How do you get as much experience with child behavior as possible as a young teen at a young age
I would love to be a child psychologist and make a good impact on the child's mental help
Which college has the best criminal justice and filming majors?
I'm a huge fan of true crime shows on Discovery+ and have been curious on the process on how they film the process. Which major and minor do I take if I want to pursue this career?
What is it like being a pilot I’m considering working for Alaska airlines but I’m really confused on what I actually want to do.?
I’m really into technology and aeronautics in general, but I also really like cosmetology, art and music. I really don’t know what I want to do, I have a lot of interests but I get bored of things easily.
What resources exist for students in need of a laptop?
I needed a laptop for school and was wondering if there are any resources available for free/discounted laptops.
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How can i boost my customers ?
I want to get more customers to boost my business and sales so that I can upgraded packaging and hire more people to help me with this project i am working on
how do I know that a job is right for me?
I want to go into architecture but im scared the schooling is too hard
how many available scholarships are there at UC berkeley ?
I play sports, instruments and am willing to learn anything to get a scholarship but what would be my highest chances?
How can I better increase my chances of winning scholarships when writing essays?
How can I better increase my chances of winning scholarships when writing essays?
What are the most common college majors??
I’m interested in interior design or media design
Why do chefs be under so much pressure and how do you deal with it??
Hello my name is Naomi,
When do you feel like you're done with that trade?
What are the tools I need to be a Chef?
Hi, I'm a san jose job corps student, studying Culinary.
How do I know which type of nurse I should specialize in?
I know I want to be a travel nurse but I’m not quite sure which field I should specialize in. I love kids but would it be hard to see sick children constantly? I also love human psychology so would a psychiatric nurse be a better fit for me?
What do you feel made you stand out as an applicant to the school you attend, or any scholarships you might have received?
I am a high school senior that is applying to very selective schools. I have high grades and many extracurriculars, but don’t all the other students? What do you think can make one stand out to a school?
How do I make money as a musician?
How can I start a career as a musician? I want to perform live and have a fanbase, how do I do that and make money from it? I've been interested in music and singing for most of my life and have always loved performing and I think that's what I want to do.
how do I decide what major to pick and can I only pick one major?
I feel like college is so far away but I still need to choose what to study but I don't know how to choose or what to choose. Also I don't know what interests me exactly or what I want to do with my life.
What career option I can choose in sociology?
I really don't know what career option to choose from but my major is sociology and I want to explore what careers I could choose in Sociology.
How to look for internships?
Hello I am having a little trouble of looking for internships that are real and valid.
How do I know what is the right college for me?
How do you know what to major in if you don't have any passions or you don't know what you want to pursue. I'm applying for some scholarships btu a lot of them ask where you want to go for college or what you want to major in but I don't have an answer yet
How do you know what amount to set for your salary?
What are the interviewers actually asking? How do you know if something isn't enough as an entry-level position?
How can I make myself stand out during my 2 years of community and what opportunities can I take that will help me with this goal.
How can I make myself stand out during my 2 years of community college and what opportunities can I take that will prepare me for a four year!
How to gain experience related to forensic science?
Shadowing and internship opportunities for forensics is limited because their work is confidential. Any way for me to learn more about forensics? Thanks!
How do I become a UI designer with no experience building apps?
I have worked in design for about 10 years, I'm thinking about taking the google ux certification course or maybe a design boot camp but not sure how I will get real world experience when everyone hiring wants real world experience not volunteer or bootcamp projects.
How to get into a university ?
To get a degree, bachelors degree, a doctorate in your career path to have a good job in something you like and enjoy doing.
what can i do to improve my chances at winning scholarships?
I would like more financial counseling advice as well as resources with scholarship information.
how do I become a therapist?
how do I become a therapist? What kind of credentials do I need? What is the starting salary? What are the best companies to work for? Where are the best colleges for psychology?
When should I decide what I want to major in?
I have a broad idea about what I want to major in but what to get a sense of college and my life after high school before i decide. But when should I decide and have a clear idea of what my major should be?
How do I break into a new industry?
I've been working for 20 years since I graduated from college -- 17 years at a nonprofit research institute and then the last 3 years at a large U.S. bank. My focus has been on identifying, selling/pitching, evaluating and experimenting with innovative ideas in a brought range of areas -- new...
What are the different roles you can work inside of a laboratory?
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What are traits employers look for and need ?
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