Oakland, California
What skills are needed or recommended in almost every job?
Are there certain skills that will help you in what ever job you have, or do certain jobs require certain skills? #jobs #skills #recommendation
Is the job outlook for a teacher decrease in the upcoming years?
I am current junior that attends a high school where we as students learn the content from internet resources and not from a teacher. This makes me really sad and afraid that what I want to become when I grow up will not exist anymore due to the new technology and computer-based learning.I love...
How long did it take you to find your dream career?
Did you know at very young age what you wanted to do, or did you realize after college?? #career-paths
When considering about what career path I should follow what things do I want to to take in consideration.
I don't know what I want to be in the future I have many choices but I am unsure which I should choose #career #career-paths #undecided
What careers are there that allow you to travel internationally?
I'm very interested in traveling someday, and I wanted to know if there were careers involving that. #career #travel #international
Do you have to learn a new language in order to work internationally?
what does it mean to work internationally? Will it help to learn a new language? #career #jobs #international #learning #languages
I am still unsure with what I want to be in the future can someone tell me how can I narrow down my possibilities
I have a lot of things I want to do but I am not sure which to choose because I know taht each would cange how my future may shape out to be #career #career-paths #future #undecided
Why do people drop out of law school, and what keeps someone motivated?
Im in junior in high school and I have always wanted to become a lawyer, but I am constantly meeting people who dropped out of law school which is making me wonder if law will be a part of my future. #law #government #lawyers #business-lawyer
How do you become an animator?
What should I study to become an aspiring animator. And what tips should i know when getting into the world of animation? #advice #animation
What are the biggest obstacles in being an artist?
Many people have told me that a life as an artist is hard due to many hardships/obstacles but nobody has specified as to what they were. I'm curious as to knowing what kinds of challenges I may face if I end up taking up this path. #art #career-path #artist #career-development #artistry
What are the most important aspects of a resume?
I've recently made my resume for future opportunities and I was wondering, what are the most important parts. Other than experience, education, and interests, what should I include to make my resume good?
Is business school a good choice to attend after college?
I plan to major in Econ or Finance and hopefully work on Wall St. one day. Is it worth paying for additional education to get my MBA or is going straight into the work force a good choice? #business #finance #education #higher-education #economics
How would you go about starting an art portfolio?
I'm interested in applying to an art school but my school doesn't provide me with a drawing class or any of that type of art class and I don't know what kiinds of things would go into my portfolio. I know it's a collection of your work but I don't know any more than that. #art #school #projects...
What can I do to stand out in today's working world?
With competition only getting stronger by the year, I'm afraid that by the time I graduate college, it will be extremely hard to get a job in the field I want to go into- Economics and Finance. What other academic opportunities (other than and undergrad degree) can I pursue to make myself stand...
How do I follow up on an internship?
If I apply for an internship through email and receive no response, how many days do I wait until I re-email the person and how do I do so without sounding rude or annoying? #career #jobs #interviews #internship
Scholarships, I'm scared
I'm looking into scholarships, but i'm scared that i'm not going to be able to find one. I have seen a number of different scholarships and the requirements seem attainable, but i know that a number of people also compete for them. I'm also scared that i'm going to beaten in the process. Is...
Does a person who majors in astronomy have a lot of career options?
I am really interest in astronomy but I don't know if there are many options career wise. #astrology
What type of business will be skyrocketing within the next 20 years?
I am a junior in high school and I plan on having my own business, but I do not know what majors I should study in college and the type of business I should create. #business #entrepreneur #business-law #e-business
In the gaming industry what are some important qualities or qualifications do employers look for?
In the future I want to create video games for a living but first I would have to get a job at a video game company,and I want to know what somethings employers look for in the people who apply for jobs in the gaming industry what makes you more appealing to employers when they are looking at...
Is it a good idea to get a job while you're in high school?
I am a junior in high school who is unsure if getting a job is a good idea while in school or not? #money #job #high-school
How do work studies work?
What are work studies? All I know are that they are jobs you have in college which seem neat. #college #career #research #work
When is the right time to apply for scholarships?
I am a current junior in high school who is very confused about scholarships and how to pay for colleges. People have told me that I need to apply for them in junior year before applying for college but others tell me that I need to wait until after I submit my college applications. Can someone...
What sorts of things would an art director over-look or be in charge of?
I considering jobs in the art world and I found that there is a job as an art-director and it looks interesting but it doesn't talk about the specifics in regards to what you would have to do. Or what sort of experience that you need. #career #jobs #art #experience #director #requirements...
What kind of things inspired you to major in marketing?
I am interested in marketing. I want to know some things that have made other people major in this field. #marketing #major #people #love #swag
Is it worth pursuing a career in law?
I would want to know the pros and cons of becoming a lawyer. #law #lawyer
What are some ways to pay for my possible Financial Aid Gap?
I am a high school junior who is very excited about going to college and become a doctor with a minor on education but I am concerned that the money will be an obstacle to achieve my goals in life. In my college readiness class we are measuring our possible net price, amount of money we would...
Is it possible to work full-time as a programmer without a college degree?
Basically If you have plenty of experience but not a degree, can you still work as a programmer? #programming #computing
What colleges are good for going into Political Sciences?
I would like to major in this field and what to know some options I have #political-science
How many times did you change your major in college and how has that affected your career?
I hear a lot of people change their major because they change their interests. I would want to know how if it has affected your career path or if you regret changing majors. #college #college-major #career-paths
What are inappropriate and personal things you should not discuss in an interview?
I don't want to come off as nosy but I also want to have personality and humor into the interview to make it as best as possible. #career #jobs #interviews #internship #interviewing
What can someone do in the Political Science field?
I am thinking of majoring in political science and I would like to know some possible careers that people have from this. #political-science
How should I dress to an interview?
I am scared of looking bad and giving a bad first impression with the stuff I will wear. #career #jobs #interviews #dress-for-success
What motivated you to pursue a career in law?
I'm interested in becoming a lawyer for several reasons, I would want to hear why others chose this as a career and became successful.
What career travels around the world a lot by plane?
I like to travel and I am interested in studying abroad in college. Although, I have not developed what career path I want to take yet. What careers travels around the world? Thank you.
If you want to study art, is it better to study abroad or stay in the U.S.?
I have been told studying abroad is better and I have heard that it's better to study here. I want to know what the difference is and why one would be better than the other.
Is fashion design a part of the art industry?
I want to know this because I love fashion design and I also love art. So, I am considering to make a career out of both of them. #art #fashion #artist #fashion-design #drawing #painting #sketching
Would it be better to go to a community college or a four year college?
At this point I am a junior in high school, and I am wondering if I should go to a community college. I have my sister telling me that going to one could help you complete the general ed much cheaper. However, I have my parents pressuring me to go straight to a four year school. #colleges
What is something important that people should do in order to become a makeup artist?
I am a junior in high school and I live makeup with a passion. I love enhancing and transforming myself as well as other people. #artist #makeup #cosmetics
What is the day-to-day experience of person with a job in the art world?
I am looking into artistic careers and I'm curious to know and find out about some of my options. #career #jobs #art
What is a piece of advice to become a successful artist.
I am a junior in high school and I love art and am considering going to art school and pursuing art. #art #artist #painting #paint
Is it better to be college-ready or career ready?
We are talking about this but which is more important? Should one be more required than the other? It's confusing me because we are constantly told that college must be a priority but yet there are places you can get a full-time job by just passing the Work Keys test and get paid a pretty...
What jobs are available on cruises?
I have been on 3 Disney cruises and have loved all 3! I like to travel, interact with people and help others. I was wondering what kind of jobs are avaiable to work on a cruise? I know there are waitress options and cruise directors which do that. What else is out there? Pros/cons? HELP!...
What are the advantages of taking a gap-year?
I am intrigued in what people have to say for this because I have thought about taking a year off before I enter college. I am interested in having a career in the medical field, but am also interested in film-making. I was thinking I could either do some volunteer work during this time or...
What influenced you to pursue a career in law enforcement?
I am strongly considering a career in law enforcement. I am in the 11th grade. I want to know how other people were influenced to work in this field. #law #police #law-enforcement #officer #cops
What tips do you have for a student pursuing a medical career? (Do's/Don'ts?)
I am a high school student and I want to know more about people and their experiences with a health/medical job. What are some challenges you have overcome as a doctor/nurse/physician? What tips do you have while studying in college to working in the workplace? Thank you! #college #doctor...
Should I only be looking for colleges with a good department in the specific major I want?
I'm currently decided on majoring in Econ or Finance and so far, I have only been looking into colleges with good Econ. departments. Is this a good strategy when looking for colleges? #college-major #finance #university #economics #college-applications
How strongly does your decided major affect your admission into a University?
I am currently a Junior in high school and some time back, I decided that I wanted to major in Finance or Economics. After looking into a variety of Universities and Colleges on US News, I saw a category called popular majors. I assume this is because that particular College or Uni. has a great...
Does college name matter when pursuing a career in health?
When health professionals branch out and seek work in clinics, does the college or university matter? When two or more people compete for an open position, will they hire the person with the greatest experience or will they hire the person who went to a better known college? Like, a well known...
What type of business should I major in?
I am interested in following a career in business. I do not know which business to major in. #business #money #love
Does applying for Early Decision or Early Action help your chances?
I am a Junior in high school hoping to apply for colleges really soon. I know about early decision and early action but, what I do not know is does it help you get into colleges. Will the schools consider you more then others because you decided to apply early then normal? #college...
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