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How important is to find an internship as a high schooler specifically in the field of your intended major?
My career goal is to be a biomedical researcher in the immunogenetics field, but I was wondering if it finding an internship at another research field, for example oncology or genetics, would still be helpful to me. #science #biology #research #biomedical-engineering #biomedical #biomedical-science
Is it required to get a degree in biomedical engineering from to become a biomedical researcher? Or is biomedical science enough?
I'm interest in becoming a biomedical researcher and work in a lab. I'm trying to figure out what my major should be so I can plan my high school classes. #biology #research #biomedical-engineering #medical-research #biomedical-science #researcher
How difficult is it to find a biomedical research job in the Silicon Valley?
I am planning to become a biomedical researcher, hopefully in California, and I'm aware that the bustle of the Silicon Valley companies provide lots of competition for finding a job. #biology #research #biomedical
What was your first job in the game development industry? Please share your experiences--the good, the bad, the ugly, all of it--with me.
Hello. I am an aspiring Game Designer/Developer who's attending college to get my Bachelor's Degree. I was just wondering to all the veterans and professionals in the Game Development world, what was your first job title working in the industry? Did you like it? Was it memorable? What game...
What traits does a hiring manager look for in a graduating student who does not have years of work experience?
I am about to head into my last semester of college and have not yet found an internship. I may have to move after graduating, and was wondering what traits help an applicant/candidate get a job when they do not have the years of work experience behind them. #human-resources #hiring
Which major in the business field will give me the most opportunities?
I am interested in business, but I don't know what degree will be the most desirable to companies which are hiring. #business
Is it worth it to pursue an advanced degree in business?
I am interested in the pursuing business in college and want to know if the major is required to get a job in business/marketing. #business #marketing
For an undergrad freshmen students, how can they get internships in their related fields. Is it possible to get internship in the first year without any experience or broad knowledge?
I am an engineering student who want to make career in aeronautical engineering. I want to make my base strong and know as much as i can but the problem is i don't have much knowledge in this field. Also, i have heard we can get experience and practical knowledge from internships....
How do I be successful in the advertising industry?
I would LOVE to hear some personal experiences from industry professionals. What are some things that have helped you become successful in your career in advertising? I'm studying advertising in college right now. I am currently taking a intro to advertising class this semester and I will be...
Where can I get a bachelors degree in Hospitality and Tourism?
I want a career that involves traveling around the world.
What are the best schools here in the U.S that has a bachelors degree on this? #hospitality #toruism
How common is it to work in community management part-time? For example if I want a job while I’m going to college?
This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community management, now would be a good time to ask a question of your own!
Are any of the classes I take in high school even relevant to my future if I plan to become a community manager?
Is high school REALLY relevant to real life? For students who plan to become community managers, which specific classes are actually relevant to their future career plans? _This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are...
Is it stressful to be a community manager? How do you manage the stress in your life and do you regret the career decision?
_This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community management, now would be a good time to ask a question of your own!_ #community-management
Do I need to have a huge social media following to get a job in community management? How huge?
_This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community management, now would be a good time to ask a question of your own!_ #community-management
What’s one piece of career advice you wish someone told you before you started a career in community management?
_This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community management, now would be a good time to ask a question of your own!_ #community-management
How should I dress for a community management job interview?
Should I wear something business formal? Should I dress casually? Has anyone ever showed up inappropriately dressed for an interview? What were they wearing? Bonus points: What's the _cheapest_ full outfit you think someone would need to have to meet the attire bar? (Especially helpful for...
What are the top three skills I need to demonstrate in community management interviews, and how can I demonstrate them?
_This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community management, now would be a good time to ask a question of your own!_ #community-management #job-application
Are community management internships common? If not, how can I get relevant experience while I’m still in school?
If they *are* common, what tips do you have for how intern candidates can stand out for the internships? Is there something they can do to go "above and beyond" to show the characteristics and personality traits you're looking for in your interns? _This is part of a question series for CMX...
What is one thing I can do after school as a high school student to set myself up for a career in community management?
Your average high school sophomore has an hour of travel to get home after school, followed by several hours of homework. What are some things that they can do with those flex hours after school to increase their chances of being ready for a career in community management? _This is part of a...
What did you do to stand out when you were interviewing for your community manager job? (looking for bold stories!)
For our students who have never done an interview before, they can be really intimidating! What did you do to stand out in your interviews for the job you have now as a community manager? Inspire us with your stories of how you got the job! _This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to...
If no companies are at my college career fair for community management jobs, how can I get a start in the industry?
It's super common that I hear from students who focus 99% of their energy on college career fairs to find entry-level jobs. If community management jobs aren't available at the career fair, what can students do to get their shot at a first job? _This is part of a question series for CMX Summit...
What are senior community managers called?
In the community management career "path", what are the job titles for the more senior people? Is this stable or is it changing, and how? _This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community...
What are the typical work hours of a community manager?
How many hours did you work last week? How typical was that? How variable are the hours? Are they predictable? How much advance warning do you get when your schedule needs to change? _This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community...
Is community management a career path that can allow me to support a family in a big city?
Many of our students are trying to find careers that will allow them to support a future family. They need a certain level of compensation for that, and they need relatively predictable work hours to be able to accommodate kids' schedules and make ends meet. Is Community Management a profession...
What is your lifestyle like as a community manager recently out of college?
Most of our students are very interested in how their "whole" life will look even outside of work. Given the hours you work, the compensation you get, and the stresses / joys of your job as a community manager, what does your after-work lifestyle look like? Is there time for family? For...
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