Commerce City, Colorado
How to ask someone to be a professional reference?
I have a temporary position (a summer job) that I'll have to leave when I go back to college in the fall. I feel like I've done a good job and would like future employers to my achievements here into consideration. How should I go about asking my manager or boss to be my reference? What about...
Does "experience" always mean "professional experience"?
I see a lot of job/internship listings that require the applicant to have experiences in fields that suggest he may not necessarily need professional experience (a past position). For example, some social media internships require the candidate to have "social media experience: 1+ years". Would...
How to request a recommendation from someone who has previously written one for you?
As a college student, I've had several professors write me recommendations and agree to be my references. In the future, when I'm applying to something new and need a recommendation or reference, how do I go about asking them again? Should it be expected that they will accept, or would it vary...
How do you ask your superiors for a day off to attend an event relating to your field?
I'm beginning as an intern in the tech industry soon, and TechInclusion is having a 2-day conference in NYC in about a week from today. Is it appropriate to ask my boss for a day off so I could attend the conference? If it is, how should I approach requesting such absences and would I expected...
How important is it to include the "Objective" line in your resume?
I'm a college student with two majors, neither of which directly links up to an industry or career. With this being the case, I don't want to bind myself to anything too technical or particular. Instead, I'm looking for professional experience/internships in general. How vital is it to include...
How do I prepare for a long-distance interview?
I've recently started the job/internship-searching process. It seems that, as a college student, many interviews you'll have are over the phone or via Skype. Many of us students have others in our dorm/suite, and the door swinging open and college-vernacular being hollered for just a few...
Should I use the same "professional" photo for all my profiles?
I've recently created a LinkedIn and a Skype for professional and interviewing purposes now that I'm transitioning into adulthood. Should my professional photo be recycled or is this a sign of laziness and worth avoiding? #linkedin #profile-picture
How much can college prepare you for the real world?
Introspection. #college #life
How easy it is to find a job as an athletic trainer?
That's my potential major #physical #trainer #athletic
Is anyone an athletic trainer in NE US?
Just my potential major and wanted input. #athletic-training #athlete
Is it harder to find a job in Northeast US?
Potential in the workforce #work #mentoring
Are there a lot of opportunities in Neuroscience research?
That is the field I am studying. #neuroscience
Would pairing my major in neuroscience with business be beneficial?
I would like to minor in business to get background. #business #neuroscience
Do you really need to have a bachelor's degree to become a graphic designer?
I mean a lot of jobs in this field want someone with a bachelor's degree but is it really necessary? #graphic-designer
What kind of work does a graphic designer do?
I want to be one but I also want to know the specifics about the job. #graphic-designer
Does working at a haunted house count as job experience?
I worked at a year round haunted house and I was wondering if future employers would still consider this unique job as still "job experience". #job #experience
What is the best job for a high school student?
Now I understand that I'm not going to be able to be a CEO in high school, but what job(s) is best for a high schooler entering the work force to get some work experience to put on a resume (Restaurants, fast food, retail, etc.)? #human-resources #retail
What aspect of college is the most challenging?
As a student in 11th grade, I am currently thinking about my future and what path to take (Colleges). I have a very high GPA, and impressive leadership resume. I take education very seriously and often stress about college and what it will be like. Financially, socially, academically etc… what...
What is one thing you wish someone told you before becoming a business major?
I am currently a junior in high school and I am VERY interested in the business and economics world within society. I do realize that majoring in business covers a broad spectrum of career opportunities, but what is one thing that someone wanting to study business should be advised on? What do...
Is Starting College in the Spring a Good Idea?
So I moved with my family this past November to another state and might not be eligible for in-state tuition for the colleges here based on specific state statutes. My parents suggested starting college in the spring semester (2017) in order to get in-state classification but I'm not sure if...
What is the difference between a B.A.S. and a B.S.?
I am interested in going for my bachelors in some sort of science since I am interested in becoming a marine biologist. I was advised by many people that it is better to have a degree in the sciences rather than specifically marine biology/oceanography. I have looked around at the difference...
Is become a pediatrician hard because of the children you see daily?
I really like kids and although I would like to help them I don't know if the benefits of helping them would outweigh the stress and hardship of the job. #doctor #pediatrics #pediatrician
What's the daily routine of a pediatric surgeon?
I'm highly interested in pursuing a career in pediatrics and I am also very interested in surgery. I wanted to know whether it was a high stress job and just the overall basics to combine my two interests. #doctor #pediatrician #surgery #surgeon
What kind of employment opportunities are available for people who study chemical engineering? For people who study biomedical engineering?
I am trying to decide whether I want to study chemical or biomedical engineering, and what kinds of jobs I can get with either degree in the future. #engineering #biomedical-engineering #biomedical #chemical #bio-chem
If you are not a marketing major but have a passion for it, should I apply for a marketing job?
I am going to have a degree in Music Business but have gained a passion for marketing in the past few years. #marketing
What jobs can you get as a music business major?
I think I want to go in to publishing but I want to explore other options in music business. #business #music
Will technology ever make human teachers irrelevant in education?
I am a high school student who has recently finished a course in Teacher Cadet. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to go out into the field and see how the education system has changed with technological improvements, even in the short span I have been away from elementary school and...
What branches of forensic science have the most job opportunities? What branches have the least?
I'm considering going to college for a forensics degree, but I'm not sure about what branch I'd like to go into. I've thought about forensic chemistry and psychology, but I'm still not sure. Which branch would be the easiest to find a job in? #forensic #forensic-psychology
Will it be hard to find jobs in psychology related careers in the future?
I'm considering a career in psychology, but it seems that everyone else is, too. Will it be hard to find jobs with the amount of students currently going into college for psychology? #psychology #jobs
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