Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
What do I need to do to be on a trading floor?
One of the things I really want to do is be on a trading floor when I start to work. I am currently studying finance and was wondering if there was something else that could really help me become more of a candidate for being on the trading floor. #finance #stock-trading
What is the best skill one can posess in the business and working field today?
With midterms around the corner, I have become curious about what are important skills to have in today's work force. I know that time management is always looked for but I was curious about what else is looked for in a potential hire. #business #job-skills #personal-development
For female professionals: Have you even encountered any obstacles obtaining leadership positions because of your gender, and if so, how did you handle those challenges?
I've always had slight concerns about being a woman pursuing a historically male-dominated field (in my case, psychology research/professorship), and I was curious what have been the experiences of women in leadership positions. Was it difficult getting where you are because of your gender? Are...
What are some areas of telecommunications that will see the most growth in the coming decade or so?
I'm curious about what specific types of jobs are in demand now or will become more in demand within the next few years. This could even include positions that don't exist currently, but might in the future once technological innovations call for it. #communications #telecommunications...
Is a double major in psychology and neuroscience worth it to get an edge on graduate school applications?
I am currently a freshman psychology major and I'm about to add a neuroscience double major because I think it might help me get into a better grad school. The problem is that I'm afraid that this double major might take time away that I could be using for internships/research, etc. It's...
In your experience, are psychology internships *or* research experience more important for acceptance to graduate school?
I'm currently an underclassman, however I'd like to gain some quality experience for grad school. Considering that I'm looking to become a professor who conducts research, I thought that in my case pursuing research experience might be the better call. Is this the correct type of thinking, or...
How do you ask a professional to do an informational interview with you?
I am currently a freshman in a professional development for psychology class, and we have an assignment to talk to someone in a position of our choice for an informational interview. I was considering talking to someone from the Kinsey institute since I might want to volunteer there in grad...
What are some key tips for connecting with faculty within your major so that you can eventually do research with someone?
I am currently a freshman in psychology and neuroscience, but I'd like to start getting to know my professors now so that I have a solid network when it comes time to get some research experience. What are some key ways to connect with faculty, and how do you approach the process of finding...
When should psychology majors looking to pursue a Ph.D. program plan to enter said program?
I'm currently a freshman psychology major, but I want to start planning early for what I want to do upon graduating with my bachelors. I'd like to become a psychology professor and researcher. I've heard a number of different options for this...1.) You can attend a grad program straight out of...
Does being a decent, good, or great writer play an important part in future careers?
Is becoming a good writer extremely necessary in the business world, especially in fields such as finance because I do not understand why we need to take multiple English classes in college. #business #finance
Does the college or uiversity you attend really matter when being employed?
As my school starts next week, I was wondering if the school I actually attend makes a difference in the end. I have a few friends attending over schools with the same degree in mind, international business, but we have the same discussions constantly about if the school we choose really...
What should I study with my major?
I'm a freshman in college and am not sure what to study alongside my current major of International Business. I am not certain if I want to go with a double major with finance or accounting and a minor in psychology or the opposite. I know I have time to decide what I need to study but I want...
Are you allowed to change your major when your in college
I'm a little worried that when its time to pick a major that a will choose the wrong one.If I do can a switch to a different one. #college
Is there a limit to how many colleges i can apply to.
Not sure how many colleges in going to apply to but id like to know the maximum number (if there is one)before hand. #college
when looking for a college or job opportunities,Is it better to be Good at a variety of things or better to be Great at one specific thing
I've wondered about this question for years but I never found my answer. #life
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