East Palo Alto, California
What kind of degree do I need to get to be a graphic designer?
If I want to become a graphic designer working for a tech company, do I need to get a college degree or a masters degree or an associates degree? I already know that there are short graphic design degrees and long ones and I hope to learn what is really necessary to get the first job. Or should...
Why do I need to PDF my resume?
Hi everybody. I'm in high school right now in Junior year and I would like to know why I should PDF my resume. I saw some of the answers on Career Village say to PDF the resume instead of sending a Word or .doc or .docx resume. Why is that? #resume #interviews #pdf
What should I major in if I want to become a Pediatrician?
I am a senior in high school who is super excited about working with kids in the future and making sure they are always healthy. However, I am having trouble figuring out what I need to major in to be able to become one in the future. Many people tell me that I will get the Pre-Med classes to...
Is it a good idea to do a double major in Child Development and Biology if I want to become a Pediatrician?
I am a senior in high school whose passion is kids and science. I have heard that getting a double major is something very beneficial to do while you're in college but I am not sure if Child Development and Biology are the right majors to combine during college and if they are going to help me...
How do you keep yourself motivated?
I know at school towards the end of the year many students begin to slack off. How can you keep yourself motivated during this time? Sometimes work can also be repetitive so how do you keep yourself motivated at work as well? #school #work #motivation #focus
Should the idea of "do what you love" change in relevance to career searching change depending on your experience?
The notion of "do what you love" is a common idea behind a lot of answers, but I was wondering what should be the extent of this advice as relevant when you are first entering the job market verses when you are more experienced? #career-path #job-market #interests
Careers where you don't spend a lot of time on the computer?
I'm looking through potential careers and I'm considering looking at a career where the amount of time spent on a computer is minimized. I prefer more outfield or hands-on type of work but is also STEM-related. I don't object to having to use a computer at least half the time, I just don't want...
Is it better to have your resume demonstrate a variety of skills or great skill in the specific career you are pursuing?
I'm not entirely sure what career I want to end up in, but I have interests in working in theater(preferably backstage). So I was wondering if it helps to gear your resume towards the specific career you are working towards at that moment, or demonstrate a variety of skills you have accumulated...
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