Huntington, New York
Is it necessary to have a masters degree in todays times to really get a job?
I am going to school for Theater Performance and due to the field of study and alumni connections it is smarter at this point to go to the " more prestigious institution". The majority of my big student loans will be from these 4 years. How necessary will be be to continue with my masters...
What are some fields that one can work in after college with a bachelor's degree in business administration?
I'm asking this question because I will be attending college in the fall and will be majoring in business administration and want to get an idea of what fields I could go into with a bachelor's degree in business administration. #business #college-major #entrepreneurship
How important is math really when pursuing a career in pediatrics?
Math was never my best subject and especially this year, as a high school junior, precalculus hit me hard. When I see numbers mixed with symbols like theta and sin cos etc, I get mini headaches. My cumulative average for ONLY math subjects (algebra, geometry, algebra 2/trig, precalculus) is...
What are the top employers of students who graduate with a bachelor's in marketing?
This fall I will be entering college as a Global Marketing major and I am curious about what companies lead in hiring students like me. #marketing #job-search
Which is more important to a future employer, the grades I receive in my college courses or the number of activities I am involved in at my university?
This Fall I will be an incoming college freshman and am wondering whether I should begin the school year by focusing mainly on my grades or spreading myself out and getting involved with multiple different activities and organizations. #college #career #career-counseling #career-development...
do you have to go to college to be a programmer for games?
i hate school. it's expensive too #software #engineering #gaming
What is the procedure for being a pediatrician in New York City?
I want to set my medical career and I'm trying to lay my future out. Right now, I'm a high school junior so I'm deciding on majors and colleges to apply to next fall. Thank you! #college #doctor #medicine #health #pre-med #pediatrician #counselor #college-minor
What job can I get with an undergrad in Genetics and Biotechnology?
Ahh yes. I want to be a radiologist but, I'm wondering if I can start a job after my undergraduate degree. What options am I looking at? #jobs #biomedical-engineering #radiology #biotech
What are the math requirements needed to be taken for a major in Biology?
I want to know the possible maths I might have to take in college if I have Biology as a major so I can prepare for them #doctor #college-major #biology #mathematics #molecular-biology #cell-biology
What made you want to work in computer security?
I've heard good things about this industry but i'm not sold on it being the one I pursue. Can you tell me about what made you decide to go into this industry? #technology #cyber-security #computer-security
What is the best technology to use to stay organized?
I am in high school and have a really hard time staying organized. Especially when it comes to doing big projects or studying for tests. I'm trying to find out what others have done to stay organized in school or a job. Do you have recommendations on technology tools/programs I should use?...
What made you want to work in sales for a tech company over working in sales in other industries?
I've been told I'd be great at sales, but I'm not sure where to start looking for jobs. Why do you do sales for the company you work for? What should I look for in a company to work for right out of school? #technology #sales
What is the difference between an Advertising Designer and a Graphic Designer?
I kind of know what is the difference between an advertising design and a graphic designer? Someone explain in the simplest terms as possible. Also, is one more stressful than the other? Or both of them is stressful? #design #graphic-design #advertising #graphic-designer
What is the difference between Microeconomics and Macroeconomics? In addition, what is the difficulty of each one?
I'm a freshmen in college. I'm interested in a second major, which is economics, but I have a basic understanding of each one, and I would like to know from others perspective and knowledge of the material. #professor #economics
What type of major would be a great foundation to use in order to get into the business felid?
I'm a rising sophomore in college and its becoming the time to choose my major and minor is ahead, but I'm not done experimenting with other courses to figure out what I what to specialize in. One thing I'm interested in is business and making a business to I was wondering what major are a...
Did you have a mentor growing up who helped you get to where you are in finance? How did you find your mentor? Should I have more than one?
I find investment management really interesting, but sometimes this stuff is over my head. I talk with my accounting teacher about the stock market and investment strategies, but sometimes there are things he doesn't know. #finance #financial-services #investment-management
How applicable is a psychology degree to the world of business?
I want to study psychology in college, but I also want to make sure I can get a good job with decent pay in business. Is this possible, or should I reconsider my college major? #business #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #pyschology
What was the hardest professoinal decision you've ever had to make, and how did it get you to where you are today?
I know life is full of difficult decisions, but how do you know which decision is the right one? I'm having trouble deciding whether to go to school to get my BS in finance or pursue my dream of acting. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
Do you need to an MBA to get a job in finance?
I want to work in the finanical services industry when I graduate from college, but I'm still not sure whether or not I should go on to get my MBA. Is it necessary? Will it award me more opportunities? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #mba
What is the responsibilty of a tax manager at an investment management company?
I recently heard of this job title, and I'm thinking about pursuing an accounting degree in college. Can you help me understand what your job is like? What do you do? Are you an accountant? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #tax
Is it hard to handle the pressure of investing other people’s money?
I feel like it could be a big responsibility. Is there a lot of pressure behind that, or is it pretty easy to handle?
Should I reconsider a career in the financial industry because I'm a girl?
I notice that the majority of people working in finance that I know of are men. Is there a reason for this? Should I reconsider my career goal? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
What is a bond, and how important is it to invest in them?
My grandmother gave me a bond for my birthday, and she told me that when I get a job I should buy bonds too. How important is it to do that and why should I buy them?
What is an appropriate attire for a job interview in finance for women?
I hope that some of the women working in finance can give us an idea of what the right attire might be. Thanks so much in advance. #finance #interviews #financial-services #investment-management #investing
How do you get clients in investing?
Whose job is it to get clients? How hard of a job is that? Also, I'm not sure if they're called clients, or what you would call them. Sorry if I'm not using the right terms for this. I just mean customers. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
How long would it take for me to work my way up the ladder at a company like PIMCO?
I'm trying to create a career plan and want to know roughly how long it would take me to go from my first job at a company like PIMCO to a more senior level management role? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
Do you work against strict deadlines in investment managment? How do you handle that kind of stress?
I work well when I don't have a strict deadline. I get way too anxious when I have to have something done by a specific time so I'm afraid I'm not cut out for a career in investment management. Can you share how often you are working on a deadline and how important those deadlines are in your...
If there was one book that you could identify as a game changer for you in deciding to get invovled in investment and finance, what would that book be?
I'm very interested in pursuing a career in finance, and I want to start by learning from the best investment and finance minds there are. Why do you recommend this book and how did it help you in making your career choice? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
How do I even create assets when I have debt from my college loans?
I feel like I should be paying off my college loans before I even begin to think about investing in things like bonds, stocks, etc. Should I think about managing my finances like this or is there a better way? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
Would University of California, Berkeley accept me If I kept these grades up? ENG - 102 Trig - 98.37 Science - 96.32 Global History - 95.5
I'm a Sophomore and I really really want to get into Berkeley. What things would I need to do, other than have good grades, in order to have a higher chance for getting into Berkeley ? #college #university #berkeley #acceptance
What does it take to become a math teacher?
My name is Mac, and I am a high school senior who loves mathematics. I was the pi champion last year because I recited about 200 digits of pi with memory. I took an engineering class at Baruch College, and we had to build a bridge in a triangular structure. I had to use math in order to convey...
How does the college experience help you figure out your career choice?
I am very indecisive on what I want to pursue in college as a major and just went #undecided, and I don't have a specific career interest. So I am very confused on what I want to do in and out of college. #engineering #teacher-training #physical-fitness
Where can mechanical Engineering take me in college and in the future?
Hi am a current high school student who has been accepted to college for this fall and I was wondering based on my intrest on mechanical engineering I was thinking what kind of careers could come out of mechanical engineering and the benefits that one gets out of it. As my interest grows and...
What are main key components to know when entering the fields of health services(Surgeon)?
The reason why I am asking because I want to know when I take my classes I know what key terms or ways that will help me to learn about my career the most #experience #doctorate-degree
What careers can I fulfill that will combine my interest in both becoming a veterinarian and also a social worker?
Hello, my name is Chantel, and I am currently a senior. I will be starting my first year in college in Franklin and Marshall next fall, and I desire in becoming a social worker and a veterinarian for years though I have been receiving some disapproval in just choosing one career since both are...
What background do I need to go into the Child Psychiatry field?
I am currently a senior in high school and I know for sure that I want to go into childcare and medicine in college but I wanted to know what kind of requirements I would need for child psychiatry.What classes in college would best prepare me to go into this field? #medicine #psychiatry
How can you combine clinical psychology with women's studies?
Hi my name is Bryanna and I am a senior in High School. Every since I was younger I have always been called the "mother" of my groups of friends because I take care of everyone and make sure they are all happy and feeling good. Little did I know I actually enjoyed the feeling of knowing that I...
Can I be a pilot and still have the time to create my own business?
Hi, My name is Nathaniel and all my life I wanted to become a commercial pilot. As I got older I became more interested for owning my own business. Specifically having a more modern bus transportation system in Barbados. Will I be able to accomplish this goal while being a pilot or not and If i...
What are the requirements for completing a nursing major?
When I go to college I want to major in nursing. So when I start going to college I want to know what classes I would have to take. #nursing #medicine #pre-med
Is stock market investing a good career path?
I have a passion for cooking but if finding a career in culinary is not working out I would like to make a living Investing in stocks. If this is a good career path what college classes, major, and internships should I be taking as a incoming freshman in college the fall of 2016 to be...
What is like to be a teacher ? Would becoming a Math teacher be a good choice for me?
I am asking this because I want to become A math teacher for a little bit to see how it is teaching students what you know from your knowledge. I also would like to know more new skills about math and see more of the challenging problem solving throughout my college year.
If I want to officially work as a certified nurse, should I go into a 2-year or 4-year program?
Since the Beginning of the year, I have been receiving college acceptances. I got one from Alfred State that says I was conditionally accepted into their 2-year nursing program. But my godmother and other nurses that I have asked says that I should go for the 4-year program because it comes...
Does taking the multi state bar exam give you more options?
When I was looking up bar exams I found that they had multi state exam and from what I know is that when you take the test is that you are not pressured to work in a specific state. And I was just wondering if it is better to take a bar exam for a specific state or is it better to take the...
What is the best path to take after college ie, take a break, continue to go to school, get a job? I am wondering because I don't want to go to college if I don't use all of my skills I learned in college.
I am wondering because I don't want to go to college if I don't use all of my skills. I want to be able to have time to myself, yet be productive. #hobbies
What career can I be in my favor, since I passion for fixing the criminal justice system and being able to help people by listen to them and understanding their mindset behind their actions?
My name is Aiyana, I am a senior in high school, who struggled but later on understood my mindset and what caused me to struggle to change. Through overcoming and reflexing I learned a lot about myself and that lead me to build a passion to help other who are in need for help and someone to...
What is the best way to know whether to choose being an Obstetrician or a midwife?
I want to work with small babies and I know that I do not want to be a pediatrician because small children can get too feisty after a certain age. I know that I want to deliver babies and help to explain to women what is happening to their child as they are developing in the womb and deliver...
What results are better for a teacher, a charter school or public school ?
I would like to work with a group of kids who I can actually impact. I want to know that my work is helping kids be pushed to their full potential in math and that their actually understanding. Im interested in teaching AP Statistics so hopefully at least 90% of my students pass their AP Exam....
Is fashion marketing a career that is long lasting , and something that will create a successful business in the long run?
Every since i was a little girl , i was always interested in fashion, colors, clothes, and most of all shopping. When i tie all of that together it leads me to wanting to have a career in fashion marketing . #marketing #fashion
I am interested in pursuing engineering, most likely computer engineering, I wanted to know internships available for this field? But also I wanted to also know how can I merge my passion of music with engineering as well ?
Hello, I am a senior in high school. As I soon go off to college I plan to go into the engineering field. My passion is music and dancing but I wanted to combine these passions with the field I wanted to pursue.However I am having trouble with it. I research and found that I was interested in...
What majors would I need to look into if I were interested in being a producer and art director.
I am currently a high school senior and I am interested in music, art , and media. I am not set on being a producer and art director, but it had been suggested to me and I am considering it. I would like to know if there are any specific majors I should be seeking and also any other careers...
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