Marysville, Washington
Some tips on balancing college, work, and other aspects of your life?
I'm 20 and have been enrolled in community college since I was 16. It's been a roller-coaster as far as my academic performance; I've done well in many classes and failed just as many. I think the biggest factor of my failures is my tendency to procrastinate when I get overwhelmed or stressed....
How do you identify what product you could possibly sell in a local market?
According to a little homework I've done, reading online about what it takes to become an entrepreneur, you don't need to have a fresh, or ground-breaking idea to become a rich entrepreneur (Wal-Mart, Starbucks). I would like to do something that correlates with my passion for all things good...
What's a good way to start selling original art?
With the internet vastly available, anybody can post their art online and try to make a buck, but most rarely do. What's a good "old-school" strategy to start selling art? I know that a lot of people would prefer to support a local artist than buy from a mainstream store like IKEA or Target....
Do you need to have rental history to buy a house?
Rent prices in my area are through the roof, and I feel as though it would be much wiser to invest in property, such as a condo. Is it required to have had your own lease prior to buying a house, or how can you get around it?
I'm a freshman at College. What is the requirement for applying internship?
I would like to apply for an internship so that it can enhance my working and life experience. #human-resources
When do you think is the best time for anyone to apply for jobs?
As an earlier employee, in my opinion, saving money while working in an occupation and as a student will be beneficial to saving money in the future. #savings
What are some ways that people have found helpful for dealing with mental illness in the professional world?
I'm a high school student concerned about how my mental health issues (multiple anxiety disorders) may impact my professional career in the future. I'd love to hear from people who have had experience with this issue. #professional #careers #mental-health #depression #mental-illness #anxiety...
What does someone who goes into HR do?
If I decided to go into HR with my degree, what would I do? What do Human Resource people do? #human-resources #hr
Do resumes need to be one page?
Hi, I'm attempting to become an "officer" in a club at my college and they want to see a resume. My boyfriend is a part of this club and he told me that my resume needs to be one page, that jobs only want to see one page anyways. Is this true? The job application my father helped me make it...
What degrees should you get to become an Event Planner?
My sister is attempting to get a career in Event Planning. What degrees should she look to get to pursue the career she wants? A friend told her she should look to get a Communications degree, is this true? How does that help? #communications #communication #event-planning...
What are some other careers I could get by receiving my Sociology degree in Women's studies?
I've always been interested in Sociology and when I took my 101 class there was a brief discussion of gender and feminism and ever since then I have wanted to take the class specific to Gender and Women's studies. I find it interesting because of how different views can be. If I pursue a degree...
I want know the difference between business economy and finance, which one is more beneficial and why?
I am majoring in business and want to pursuit an economic career, but I still have some questions because I am not sure if I am doing well #business #accounting #economics
What are some good jobs for a psychology major after graduation?
I'm planning on majoring in psych but I don't know very much about the jobs in that field. I'm also not sure about graduate school so I would love to know about possibilities that don't require a p.h.D. #psychology #job-search #after-college
Is Ivy league everything?
Is attending an Ivy league school going to really help me get better jobs? Is it worth it when compared to a high ranked non-Ivy league university? #college #university #admissions #ivy #league
What would be a good minor to go with a biology major?
Should I minor in a field that is different from biology? Or would it be beneficial to minor in a related field? #college #science #biology #major #minor
Is it possible to have a degree in one of the sciences (like biology, chemistry, or microbio) and get into business? What are the pros and cons of having a science degree in the business world?
I want to pursue a degree in science and with this, I have heard that there are people who go into business with science degrees. Do they have an advantage over others? What are the pros and cons?
How vital is it to get to know my professors who are outside my area of interest?
I am a freshman who wants to study biology, but I also take classes that are not in the field of science (history and english). Should I try to make connections with those professors that are not within my major? #college #professors #connections
How did you bounce back after having to scrap an entire project?
Engineers often have to start over again. This must be tough after working so hard on a project. #engineer
Is there still gender bias towards women in science fields? If so, how would you suggest we overcome this?
I am a high school senior and am planning to study biochemistry in college in hopes of becoming a medical researcher on human diseases and cures. When I look at scientific fields, it still looks like the majority of them are male-dominant. #doctor #engineer #medicine #researcher #female
What careers can you get with a zoology major?
I am currently working towards a zoology degree and plan on working with a breed and release program with endangered animals. If this falls through (or at least if I'm not able to get a job in that kind of program right away), what are some other options? Obviously zookeeping and zoo work (or a...
What is the difference between a physicians assistant and a nurse practitioner?
From my research, I have not been able to find too much that sets these professions apart from one another. For one job, is there more schooling? Or a certain set of skills that one dominates in more so? #medicine #nursing #healthcare #health #physician #nurse-practitioner
How do I get a headstart in my field of study without having too many skills in that area?
I am entering my second year of college and am planning on majoring in computer science. I have only taken one programming class so far. How do I get more experience or an internship in the field of study in computer science, so that I may increase my chances of getting into the major at my...
What are some good ways to approach professional people that I don't know on LinkedIn?
I heard a lot about how important it is to get connected with people if one wants to find a job or know more about a specific industry beforehand. What are some ways to approach strangers on LinkedIn that will result in more positive feedback and help me succeed in social networking and job...
What are ways to find jobs on the internet more efficiently?
I want to know if there are ways to look for jobs online more strategically. #career #career-counseling #job #job-search
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