Port Deposit, Maryland
What are methods to changing careers smoothly?
I am an undergrad and a senior getting my bachelor's of social science. I have worked in the insurance industry for two years, but left my last job to focus on my schooling and relocate to the state that I want to go to grad school in. I want to transition into the health & human services...
What should a student consider before transferring to a different college?
I am senior and am considering transferring to a different school as I feel unsatisfied with the college culture as well as the teaching methods of many of the professors in my program. #college #college-transfer #transfer
What are the best volunteer/ intern environments for someone trying to get into career counseling?
Should I focus on volunteering with non-profits that provide job placement assistance, resume writing, and the like as those skills will be usuful to me or should I focus on working with organizations that are apart of the mental health industry? #career #career-counseling #internships #volunteering
How to make connections on LinkedIn?
I am new to LinkedIn and am wondering who I should add as a connection? I also am transitioning into a different career section, hopefully the non-profit, human service, or social service sector and am not sure if I should add old employees/supervisors from the insurance industry. #networking...
What should I put on LinkedIn when I am an unemployed student looking to transition into the non-profit, human service, or social service sector from financial services?
Should I list that I am a student who is looking for job opportunities and looking to transition into the non-profit, human service, or social service sector from financial services in my headline? Should I mention the career which I aspire to have? In the experience section should I list my...
What are ways to have effective time management when a job seeker and student?
I am having trouble finding a balance between school and looking for employment. I find that school takes up most of my time and doesn't allow for me to spend very much time on job seeking. Should I set lower expectations for the time I look for a job, and focus on consistency, even if my...
How does recruiting and career counseling differ?
I am thinking about becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor so that I may specialize in career counseling. Originally, I wanted to be a career coach, but figured that specializing in other areas makes me more marketable. My main goal is to assist people with career knowledge and help them...
How should I prepare for grad school?
I am going into my senior year as an undergrad and am wondering how I should start preparing for grad school? What are the best ways to prepare for grad school? Should I start applying at the start of my senior year? Or should I wait until I am closer to graduation? Should I hold off on...
How do I stay motivated to do coursework for uninteresting classes?
This term I am taking two classes that haven't provided me with much of an intellectual challenge. As a result, I am having a hard time staying motivated in my classes, as I am not obtaining knowledge that I do not already have. #college #undergraduate #time-management #classes #studies...
What are the best ways to network?
I'm wondering what are the most effective methods of networking? Is volunteering the best or are informational interviews with professionals in my field of choice? I want to gain a network before applying for grad school and find a mentor. #graduate-school #volunteering #networking #mentoring...
What are entry level positions for students who wish to become counselors or social workers?
I am an undergrad and am wondering what jobs I should seek out after getting my degree. #career-choice #career-path #job-search #entry-level
How vital is it to participate in student organizations in college?
I am a undergrad and I am interested in joining student clubs and organizations. I am also wondering how joining student clubs and organizations can be beneficial to my career in the long run? #college #career-counseling #career-paths #networking #student-affairs
What is the best path to become a counselor if I am obtaining my Bachelor of Social Science?
I am currently in school to obtain my Bachelor of Social Science. I am wondering if it is possible to become a Licensed Professional Counselor with a degree that isn't in Psychology or Sociology or should I consider changing my degree? #psychology #career-counseling #career-path #counseling...
What jobs are hiring ?
I need a job been looking for a job for to long now #anyone
is social work worth it?
Im currently a junior in high school and i want a career in Mental Heath social work for kids specifically but any age is fine. I curious how i should go about it with colleges. Also if its worth it, i understand that the pay isnt he best but is the personal satisfaction enough? Im thinking od...
What is a good first step to take when you realize the field you got your Bachelor's Degree in has a low demand job wise in the job market?
Alyssa.24. Currently employed in the Legal/Law Field. Recent College Graduate. #college #careers
Do job recruiters actually contact all the references I give them?
I have had many small jobs over the summer, including lifeguarding and camp counselor. Many of my bosses in those jobs probably would not have much to say about me and I think that some of my professors at school or my swim coach would be better references. But they are not my boss and I have...
Am I supposed to change my resume depending on the job I am applying to or is it better to be consistent in my applications?
I am currently working really hard on my resume! I have taken it to workshops on my college campus and formatted it into many drafts. I am wondering if I should be changing it, what it says, or the way it is formatted slightly for each job based off of the context of the job I am applying to....
Whats better- getting more sleep before your test or staying up all night studying?
I am a student athlete and often crunched for time when it comes to studying! I am usually very tired and opt for sleeping before the test but I always wonder if I should use those six hours of sleep to study more. #college #school #time-management #work-life-balance #planning #studying #time...
Whats the best way to find internships that help with post-college future jobs?
I am currently a junior in college and its time to get a REAL internship this summer, if you know what I mean. I was abroad this past fall semester and now its time to figure out how to get a job for the summer that will put my studies into action. #career-counseling #internships...
Whats is information about mechanical engineering? i need some answers for my junior capstone
i have background and fields for my capstone. this is for my in tech school #engineering #mechanical-engineering #manufacturing-engineering
What is the best way to look for scholarships?
I'm a junior in high school, so college is right around the corner for me. I want my parents to be able to save money, by being able to apply for as many scholarships as possible, but whenever I begin my search, I find myself lost, unable to navigate through the many different scholarships offered.
What does a typical day as a Forensic Technician look like ? and Do they offer full-time and part-time or just Full time?
This is the profession I wish to pursue and I need as much accurate information as possible.
I am doing a project and need to be able to explain a typical day in this field. (bio or chemi) #science #forensic
As a mechanical engineer, what are the three most exciting projects you have been assigned?
I am interested in pursuing a career as a mechanical engineer. It is always interesting to me know the most inspirational parts of someone's career. #mechanical-engineering
Do Computer Engineers actually use Mathematics in everyday life?
I'm a high school student, and love math, but does the career I'm trying to pursue in actually even use it? #computer-science #computer-software #engineer #computer-engineering #computer-hardware
As a computer Engineer, which would you insist to pursue a life-time career in? Hardware or Software?
High School student, deciding if I should do hardware or software in computer engineering. #computer-software #computer #computer-engineering #computer-programming #computer-hardware
I was thinking about a criminal justice minor. What would be a complimentary minor to forensic science or computer forensics?
Minors in college #college-major #college-bound
What is the best college or university for forensic science?
I would like to major in forensic science. #science #forensic #computer-forensics
Will the Physican Assistant Program become a Doctorate degree program in the future?
I want to be a P.A #physician #assistant
Is getting into a Physician Assistant Program competitive? How Competitive?
I am asking because I would like to become a P.A #physician #assistant
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