Portola Valley, California
How many resumes should I have to send out before I hear back about an interview?
Now that it's abnormal to walk into a business and ask if they are hiring, I'm sending out resumes all the time and I have no idea if they are even being reviewed. I heard a stat once that you should get one interview for every 100 resumes you send out. Is this true? It's so time consuming to...
How to give back to your community as a PR professional?
I'm currently studying to become a PR specialist and I was wondering what are some ways to improve the community in this profession. I know we can work for non-profits, but do private or in-house agencies ever give back? #PR #GiveBack
How do you know when you're doing well at work?
I just finished an internship at a PR firm over winter break and while the work was a great learning experience, I worry how well my work met professional standards. Should I ask for more feedback next time or is there other ways to improve? #PR #Feedback
Should I get my master's right away or wait to see if the company I work for can pay for it?
The reason I ask is because I've heard a few professors talk about how they landed jobs with companies willing to pay for their Master's degree.
#HelpAGuyOut #FreeDegree
How much harder is it for a minority to get a job after college graduation?
I understand, in today's society, we are much more open and accepting to race. However, this question comes from experience. When I was in middle school, I was walking home once and was stopped, handcuffed and searched by a police officer because I looked "suspicious." That wasn't even my...
How does one prioritize life and the need for a job at the same time?
Its important to remember happiness it key when thinking about your future but also thinking about financial stability. So how can we as people make sure we start to prioritize life over and happiness over making sure things get done. #realworld #life
How do you navigate the workforce appropriately as a women of color?
As women of color we have to navigate the workforce differently than others and its just nice to see how others think I should navigate it #woc #different #realworld
How do i begin a musical career?
I want to learn how to make music my profession or even where to start.
#music #music-production #music-industry #music-recording #music-education #music-composition
How long do you have to attend colloge for learning computers
i want to know more about what i have to do #puterlife
What are good careers surrounding the geology field
Geology has always caught my interest because rocks and the earth have fascinated me. Just all the different sizes and colors they give and the sound you can hear from them, the ways they resonate with different materials when they come in contact or tap each other. #geology...
how would one NOT struggle with the profession of artist or actor?
I have a passion for art and acting but dont want to make a carrer out if them because i know i will struggle. #how #adulting #notstruggling #acting #art #struggleisreal #welpiguessilldiewithajobthatihatecausethatshowitgoes #ihatethisclass #thisisrequiredasastudenthere...
What do I have to do to be able to be a nurse in the future?
Hey, im a junior at De Anza High School and im not sure what i have to do to be able to be a Nurse in the future, im really into that career because it seems a type a job i would like to work as. So my question is what do i have to do to be able to be a nurse in the future. #NurseCareer...
If I go into college "indecisive" would it make me more behind than others?
I know many people that go into college with a specific career/major in mind and a few others who go into college indecisive. Iv'e recently heard many different opinions when it comes to college and what I should do. My concern is, if I were to go into college indecisive and later chose a...
what colleges have good drama/theater programs ?
I play soccer it's extremely hard to get a soccer scholarship anyways, I've maintained an A in theater all of my high school years and starred in many plays when I was younger and plan too do so currently in my junior year. #hollywood
Should working for a huge company like google feel intimitating for me?
I enjoy working with wires and making a machine or a computer, but I never really thought of living a career out of it until my cousin suggested I should. I'm good at other things but making stuff is what I like doing because I get to call something that works and functions my own....
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