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How competitive are jobs in computer science?
One of my younger siblings really wants to go into computer science in college, but he's really doesn't like the competition that he's heard about. He felt like so many of his friends wanted to do the same thing. How hard was it to get your job in computer science? Does the competition depend...
What made you want to work in computer hardware vs computer software or vice versa?
Hi! My name is Anina, and I'm a high school senior interning for Career Village. I'm really interested in both computer hardware and computer software. How did you decide which you wanted to pursue professionally? Do I have to choose, or can I pursue both? #computer-software #engineering...
Will pursing a Masters, Professional, or Doctorates degree guarantee job security? Does it matter what you get the graduate degree in?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I've started talking to my friends and classmates about graduate school, and the costs/benefits of getting a higher degree. In your opinion, do the benefits outweigh the costs? Does having a higher degree give you...
What jobs in technology are the best to get into now?
Hi! My name is Anina, and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. My parents are talking to my siblings a lot about what jobs to think about getting after school based on the job's security and room for quick and rapid growth. One of my younger siblings seems very interested in...
What does a database administrator actually do?
Hi! My name is Anina, and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I saw this job title on a company's website and wasn't exactly sure what this person does based off of the job responsibilities listed. Can you tell me more about your job as a database administrator? #databases
What type of web developement should I study if I want the best chance to get a job?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I'm considering a career in computer programming, and wanted to ask what kind of web development was better for getting a job, and why- front end, back end, or full stack? To those in web development, which type of...
How can I get started investing in stocks and bonds? How can I be successful in the stock market?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I recently attended a short seminar on finances, and it was a few college students trying to explain the basics. However, they never actually covered how to be successful in your investments. #finance #money...
Do companies need full time lawyers? What are the differences between being in law within a company and being in law at a law firm?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. One of my younger brothers is very interested in becoming a lawyer, and I just recently found out that you can be a lawyer and work at a tech company (and others, not law firms). Do you like working as a lawyer for a...
How did you define your personal brand?
I always hear people talking about how important it is to have a "personal brand". What exactly does this mean and how did you go about doing this? Do you have any advice for me? #business #branding #personal-branding
What are the most valuable skills I can learn on my own without college?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. As many of my friends gripe about the cost of college tuition, they suggest getting skills that aren't taught at a college and getting a career that doesn't involve an expensive degree and four years of your life....
My ambition is to become a Doctor
Suggest me what to do after class 10 #any
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a big corporation vs a smaller company or even startup?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I'm curious to learn what influenced your decision to work for a big corporation over a smaller one (or vice versa). We don't hear as much about how people go about finding/selecting the companies they want to work...
Is it better to go into debt to go to an Ivy League or go to a UC and have a comparatively smaller debt level?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I'm facing this decision currently for Brown University vs. UCSD for Computational Biology. Most of my family and friends want me to go to Brown, but my best friend pointed out that tuition for four years at UCSD is...
What kind of job can I realistically get with a PhD in english?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior and also an intern at CareerVillage. I know that a lot of students are thinking about social science careers (to me, it's so weird how so many people at my school don't want anything to do with science or STEM careers!). But I've also noticed...
What's the best way to go about approaching your boss to turn an unpaid internship into a paid internship?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. This question is not about me, as I am in fact being paid. I have a lot of classmates who want relevant experience in their chosen field, but they also need money to pay for college expenses. Is it possible to turn...
What is the easiest way to become a millionaire?
I know some people might not like this question, but I hope you'll be willing to share your advice anyway! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. You would be surprised how often this question comes up in high school, especially as students are starting to...
If you are queer and afraid of discrimination, is there a way you can find out ahead of time if a company is a safe place for you to work?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. One of my best friends is queer, and once had to quit their job because the environment was not very friendly towards them. How can you make sure that your workplace is LGBT+ friendly? #human-resources...
When adults talk about "making connections" does it actually help you get a job? When has a connection ever helped you find a job, or advanced your career in any way?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. One of my best friends wants to major in Business and always talks about making connections. I don't see how having a bunch of acquaintances can help you with your career. If you meet someone once and give them your...
Do I need a concentration or minor in college to be competitive for jobs?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. Now that many of my classmates are planning their futures at their chosen colleges, rumors are abounding about the usefulness of concentrations, minors, and even double majors. Do they really help boost your resume,...
I want yo become a programmar
Because i like to become a programmar #software #programmer
I'm a computer programmer in high school without any job experience. What can I do to be able to get an internship at a tech company?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I have a younger sibling considering a career in computer programming, and wanted to ask what an aspiring programmer should do to get an internship in high school, even though many job listings only want students...
Best job to take during college to help pay for school?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I've started thinking about paying for college, and I am (like most people my age), Very Worried. Are there certain jobs that are flexible enough to allow for a college student to go to class while still paying more...
What do you learn in college that is actually relevant to the business world?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. To be honest, I don't know much about business but my best friend is going to be a Business major, and he also seems a little confused on what a Business major would teach him, glossy pamphlets and the web catalogs...
Light passes through only in straight line, why?
i don't know the answer. please tell me #science #teacher #astronomy #career-guidance #scholar
What is basic of planet
I know the planet but i don't know the basic of each and every one planet. #scientist #earth-science
WHAT ARE THE JOB OPPORTUNITY IN SPORTS PERSON
Hi to all I am very interest to sports but i don't know that field job opportunities. #career #job
What is the average day like for a Fashion Designer?
I am a Sophomore and I am interested in fashion and I want to become a fashion designers. I love the thrill of shopping and matching materials together and helping others choose their outfits. #fashion #work
How many years of college do you need to complete to become a social worker?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I am interested in becoming a social worker because I want to work with children and give back. Do you need to get your bachelor's and your master's or just your bachelor's? Also what is it like to be a social worker? #social-work #high-school #social-worker...
What are the best colleges to attend if you are interested in the perfrorming arts?
My name is Julia and I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am interested in singing, dance, and musical theater. #dance #theater #singing #musical
Would it be beneficial to take classes on human behavior and psychology for a career in national intelligence and national security?
I am a sophomore in high school in Boston and I am interested in pursuing a career in national intelligence and security, to prevent the United States against foreign nations. I am wondering what specific classes would help me pursue this career. #psychology #intelligence #national-security...
As a Physician Assistant, what jobs are available that involve newborns?
I am a sophomore in Boston and am interested in the medical field. I am pretty sure that I want to be a Physician's Assistant, but would also like to work with newborns as well. Thank you for your answers!
What should I focus on if I am interested in becoming a Navy Nurse? What steps do you recommend I take to pursue this career?
I am sophomore in high school, at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am exploring the world of careers. I am mostly interested in majoring in Nursing, or Education. #nursing #medicine #united-states-navy
What is the median salary of an electrician? Would it be a good idea to major in engineering to follow this path?
I'm a sophomore in high school in Boston and I am interested in becoming an electrician. #engineering #electrician #financial-planning
What Majors would be beneficial for the CIA to scout me in college? Or even a career in federal law enforcement, for example FBI, ATF, DEA?
Aspiring U.S. Army Green Beret. Boston Collegiate Charter School Sophomore. Lover of Freedom and Lacrosse. God bless America. #military #law-enforcement
What are the most beneficial classes to take in college in order to become a nurse?
I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School and I am wondering about the type of schooling I will need in order to become a nurse. #medicine #nurse
What kind of jobs can someone who majors in Criminal Justice get?
I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School and I am interested in Criminal Justice. Besides careers like police officer or federal agents, what kind of jobs can I get? #criminal-justice #criminal #criminal-defense
What would a day in the life of a military engineer look like
I am interested in the idea of becoming a military engineer, I am curious what it is like to be in that position and would want to know what life would be like in that field. #engineer #military
What does a day in the life of a corporate lawyer look like?
I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am interested in law and how a career in the field would fit into my life. #law #lawyer #corporate #routine
What does the day-to day life of a zookeeper look like?
I love animals and would enjoy taking care of them for a living. I was wondering if zookeepers mostly care for the animals, or if they work more on the business side of a zoo. If they do work with the animals, what sort of jobs do they have? #animals #zookeeper
What is a typical day in the life of a surgeon?
I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School and I am interested in pursing a career as a doctor. #doctor #surgeon #routine
What steps would I have to take if I wanted to become a peditric nurse?
Hi, I am a sophomore in Boston and I have an interest in becoming a pediatric nurse, but I am not sure how much education is required and what steps I would have to take in order to be successful. #college-major #nurse #education #pediatrics #internship
Is being am orthodontist a job for people who may be shy? If it's not a good fit, what careers in the dentistry field might better suit me?
Hi, I am a 10th grade student from Boston Collegiate Charter School in Boston and I am interested in becoming an orthodontist when I graduate. #dentistry #orthodontist #personality
If I wanted to pursue a career in psychiatry, what type of high school internships should I participate in?
Hi, I am a sophomore from Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am really interested in being a psychiatrist but I am not sure how to get myself out there to begin networking now. My school participates in a 2-week internship as part of our graduation requirements, and I interested in securing a...
What kind of places can graphic designers work?
I was thinking of double majoring in English and art with a minor in psychology. #college #graphics #designers #company
What can I do in high school to prepare me for a potential career in veterinary medicine?
I am a sophomore in high school in Boston, and I was wondering what I can do inside and outside of the classroom in order to prepare me for a potential career as a veterinarian. I understand that getting into vet schools is very difficult, so I would like to know what activities I can...
How many years of college education is required to become an orthopedic doctor? Also, what courses are required to become an orthopedic doctor?
I am a sophomore in high school in Boston and I have been interested in becoming an orthopedic doctor, but I am concerned about how many years I will have to attend college. #doctor #courses #orthopedics
How can I pick just one career when I'm interested in so many?
I'm interested in lots of careers ranging from a graphic designer to a nutritionist and athletic trainer. #experience #personal #conflict
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