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What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a big corporation vs a smaller company or even startup?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I'm curious to learn what influenced your decision to work for a big corporation over a smaller one (or vice versa). We don't hear as much about how people go about finding/selecting the companies they want to work...
Is it better to go into debt to go to an Ivy League or go to a UC and have a comparatively smaller debt level?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I'm facing this decision currently for Brown University vs. UCSD for Computational Biology. Most of my family and friends want me to go to Brown, but my best friend pointed out that tuition for four years at UCSD is...
What kind of job can I realistically get with a PhD in english?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior and also an intern at CareerVillage. I know that a lot of students are thinking about social science careers (to me, it's so weird how so many people at my school don't want anything to do with science or STEM careers!). But I've also noticed...
What's the best way to go about approaching your boss to turn an unpaid internship into a paid internship?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. This question is not about me, as I am in fact being paid. I have a lot of classmates who want relevant experience in their chosen field, but they also need money to pay for college expenses. Is it possible to turn...
What is the easiest way to become a millionaire?
I know some people might not like this question, but I hope you'll be willing to share your advice anyway! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. You would be surprised how often this question comes up in high school, especially as students are starting to...
If you are queer and afraid of discrimination, is there a way you can find out ahead of time if a company is a safe place for you to work?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. One of my best friends is queer, and once had to quit their job because the environment was not very friendly towards them. How can you make sure that your workplace is LGBT+ friendly? #human-resources...
When adults talk about "making connections" does it actually help you get a job? When has a connection ever helped you find a job, or advanced your career in any way?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. One of my best friends wants to major in Business and always talks about making connections. I don't see how having a bunch of acquaintances can help you with your career. If you meet someone once and give them your...
Do I need a concentration or minor in college to be competitive for jobs?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. Now that many of my classmates are planning their futures at their chosen colleges, rumors are abounding about the usefulness of concentrations, minors, and even double majors. Do they really help boost your resume,...
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