Joliet, Illinois
What are some tips you can give to someone who is job interviewing and the person who is doing your interview is two times younger then you and you sense that the age difference is not an issue for you but seems to make the interviewer uncomfortable?
I have been within the work force for some time; 30 years to be exact; I am running into interviewers that are younger and find themselves thrown by interviewing me. The 80/20 rule of interviewing goes out the window and they seem to do all the talking like they are the ones selling...
If this is your second act in life how do you find a way to keep up with all the tech that is available to people out there and how do you incorporate it into your study habits?
I am a single mom in my late 40's and recently went back to school to further my education level and career goals; I want to become a grant writer. This career change has been after years in business and helping my for profit hardline goods companies make more for their bottom lines. I want...
In a job interview, it seems hard to talk about how great you are without seeming like a braggart. How do you promote yourself without coming across as conceited or pompous?
I've only had a few job interviews and struggle with this aspect of the process.
#jobinterview #interviews #job-search
I’m starting college in the fall, and am unsure what I want to major in. What’s the best way to figure out which major is right for me?
I do well in all my classes but none of them stand out to me as something I want a career in. #choosing-a-major #college-major #college
What do colleges mainly look at in your high school experience
I want to know how I can boost up my applications #college-recruiting
How hard is it to get a internship in college?
Because I’m looking for an early job shadow experience #internships #college
Is first semester too early to start joining clubs and student organizatons?
I am very excited about getting involved on campus, but I am a little worried about becoming overwhelmed. I know that I will need to time to adjust to life away from home, but I do not want to have too much on my plate. #getinvolved
If you had the chance to redo high school, what would you change?
I am asking this question because I myself wish I could go back and redo high school.
#highschool #friends #memories
If you could go back in time and give yourself any time management tips, what would they be?
I have not done a great job managing my time, but I am working to get better at it as I finish up high school career. I know that I will have a lot more free time in college, and I do not want to spend it all binge watching Netflix. #thankyousomuch
How do you get to know professors and make the most of office hours?
I've heard going to professor office hours can be beneficial but am unsure how to approach it. #professor #office-hours
How do you get to know professors and make the most of office hours?
I've heard going to professor office hours can be beneficial but am unsure how to approach it. #professor #office-hours
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