Portola Valley, California
What can I do now to get involved with screenplay and directing?
I am a ninth grader in Oakland, California. Right now I am attending an art school where my focus is writing. We have many great opportunities to publish and start building a portfolio. I would love to be a #director and #screen-writer. I was wondering if there were any programs/#internships I...
What are the best places for a biochemistry/biotechnology internship?
I am a 9th grader that has been interested in this field for a very long time. I know that work experience is quite valued, but don't know where the best internships lie. At least, the best ones in my area. To give a bit more detail about what I'm interested in, I'd like to do something with...
Should I work on the side if I want to follow photography as a profession?
I'm asking because I'm interested in photography but the job does not pay well and starting off will be slow. #photography #photo #career
What jobs can u get if you study zoology?
I am asking because I am considering studying zoology after high school.
#zoology #biology #animals
How do music producers get their name out there and work with well known artist?
I am a songwriter and would like to branch into music producing so I can experience other aspects of working with different artists. As a songwriter its been a little difficult to have a wide range of artists to work with and I would like to know how producers do that. #music-production...
How to become an Animation Intern?
I'm currently in my freshman year, and go to an art based highschool. I've been researching 3-D animation, and was wondering how people become interns at big companies like Disney, Pixar, etc. How much experience in animation do they look for? Are they looking for actual animators, or...
What are the best colleges for a major in Government/Political Science
I am a 9th grader who is thinking about a career in politics/government. I have the career i want to pursue, I just don't know where to do it. #government #college #college-major #career #political-science #college-major
What steps do I need to take in order to become a music producer?
I’m in 9th grade and I play music a lot. I was thinking that being a music producer would be a good job to have in this field. What are the steps I should take in order to become a music producer?
#music-producer #studying-music #music #music-production
What college or university is best for a lightning or sound engineer
I am in the 9th grade and wanting to pursue something in lightning or sound, I just don't know where to start. I have always been interested in this "subject" #lightning #sound #technician #sound-engineer
What education and training do I need to be a criminal psychologist?
I've always been fascinated by the minds of murderers and criminals and it's my dream job to work with them and be a criminal psychologist. I'm in high school, and I want to start looking at the best colleges to study criminal psychology at early-ish. #criminal-psychology #criminology...
What is needed to become an Acoustic Engineer?
I'm a Senior in High school and I play many instruments. lately I've been interested in how Acoustics work in any hall or space. I'd like to take a class on this especially in college but i am not sure where to start. Any comments and or tips are greatly appreciated. #Music #Sound-Engineer...
What is the daily life as a Marine Biologist working in an aquarium?
I am a ninth grader who's looking into marine biology, but I know that you could go into many different jobs with a degree in marine biology. What would an average day for a Marine Biologist be in an aquarium? #biology #aquarium #marine-biology #animals
What is a day in the life of a music producer like?
I want to learn more about a #music-producer or #record-producer because I want to go into the music industry. What do you do every day and how do you find #musicians to manage? #music #music-production #recording-studio
What does a work day of being a Clinical Microbiologist look like?
I'm a 9th grader and I have always loved science! I'm very curious in being a clinical microbiologist. I would like to know more about what they do, how to get to that position, and how I can gain more experience. #biology #microbiologist #microbiology #science #clinical-microbiologist
How do I know as a 9th grader if being a surgeon is right for me?
I’ve always been interested in medicine and surgery but with the insane amount of school and then the residency I don’t know if I’m sure about doing it as a career. #surgery #medicine #medschool
How should I go about getting involved on my campus?
I transferred into my current university halfway through my freshman year. I'm a junior now and I still struggle to find clubs and activities on campus that I can get involved in; any tips for a shy guy trying to get involved on campus?
#college #introvert #extracurriculars
How should I go about following up with an employer after an interview?
I just had one of my first interviews for an internship over the summer. I'm not sure how well it went, but is there something I should be doing in this time while I wait for a response back from my potential employer?
#interviews #internships
How should I go about preparing a cover letter?
As I've applying to different internships, I've found that not all internships require a cover letter. Nevertheless, everyone keeps telling me I should still submit one with my resume, but I've never written one. What should I make sure to include in my cover letter?
#cover-letters
How important is my college GPA?
I'm considering either working after I graduate or applying to graduate school and my GPA isn't perfect. Specifically, what can I do to show professional drive if my GPA isn't a 4.0?
#graduate-school #gpa
How should I prepare for a phone interview?
More specifically, are there any major differences between interviewing over the phone and interviewing face-to-face with an employer?
#interviews #phone-etiquette
Do you have any advice for interviewing for a summer internship?
I've started applying for finance internships this summer and don't really know how to prepare for my in-person interviews.
#interview #interviewing-skills #internships
What can I do with a degree in Finance after I graduate?
I'm majoring in Finance and looking for career options after I graduate.
#Finance
How do you exactly become a Pediatric Nurse?
I was looking up this career online, and I'm really confused. Do you have to become a Registered Nurse first and then go into more schooling to become a Pediatrician or do I just major in Pediatrics and continue from there? Easy Explanation: 1st course: Major in Nursing -> Become an RN!...
What is the difference in study/job between a Pediatric Nurse and a Pediatrician?
I want to work in Pediatrics, but I don't know what's the difference between a Pediatric Nurse and a Pediatrician. Does one require more schooling? And what does each job does that differ from one another? #pediatrics #pediatric-nursing #pediatrician #pediatric-nurse
Should I be taking more science and math classes in high school if I want to be a nurse?
I've been thinking of becoming a nurse, but I have been taking a lot more English classes than Math/Science because I do quite like English and I'm scared of taking more advanced Math/Science classes since I want to understand everything since it's such a major part of the career. So I'm just...
Do CSU's look at your extracirricular activites?
I have frequently heard that California state schools like Calpoly do not view your Extracurricular activities and they only view your academic achievements. Is this true or is that just a myth? #csu #california #college #extracurriculars #college-admissions
What steps are necessary to become an anesthesiologist?
I don’t come from a family of money or a family in the medical career. Honestly I don’t want to become an anesthesiologist for the interest but I have learned that anything I focus towards I grow to love that subject and a job like anesthesiology is something not many people will do, but I will...
What do I need to do to be able to work in Cyber Security?
My name is Marcel and I´m 17 years old. I have thought about what I want to be in life and that is a couple of different things. I have thought about doing something in cybersecurity, gaming, social media, application designer, or something in the technology field relate to those categories....
How do I get make myself a competitive candidate for mechanical engineering in MIT?
I am currently a junior in high school and I am wondering what I need to do to help me gain an advantage getting into MIT. I am pulled to MIT because it is the top engineering school in the US and I am very passionate about mechanical engineering. Ever since I was little, I was rigorously...
As a high school student, is it important to have an internship prior to applying to college?
I'm a junior in high school and was curious to see if internships would be a useful way to get into good colleges (Specifically construction management). I'm interested in construction management due to my exposure to the career, my dad owns a construction company so I feel this is a career I...
Which skills do I need to work in management
I'm thinking about having a career in management, specially in the communication industry. I enjoy looking the big picture, organizing work, and looking for people rather than looking. My aim is to have the opportunity to work in a big company like Verizon, AT&T. Frankly I'm pretty shy when it...
How do I become director
sorry the one I give you was a mistake, so same like my past and dream. #director #motion-pictures-and-film #film #film-production
Am I able to become a k-pop idol if even if I have no genetic Korean background?
I can't sing, but I am very good at rapping about random things. My mom says I rap too much in the grocery section of the supermarket, she just doesn't understand being a k-pop idol is my destiny. I'm Mexican but I can make m-pop happen.
#k-pop #kpop #m-pop #mpop #music-production #music-production
What can I do to get ready for a culinary arts school?
#culinaryarts #food #restaurants #cooking
When applying for jobs out of town, is it negative to put your current address?
I am currently a graduating senior (Fall '17) at San Jose State looking for work in Los Angeles for post grad. Would it look bad if I put my current address on the job application and my resume? I heard employers don't take applications hundreds of miles away seriously. What should I do? #resume
Are unpaid internships worth it?
I'm currently a full time student working at a part time job. I'm currently looking for an internship to work in the public health field, but I noticed that most of them are unpaid and demand a significant amount of dedication. I understand that internships are extremely important for career...
What kind of work should i expect after applying to a PR agency as an intern?
Hello, I'm currently attending San Jose State University. I'm studying Journalism emphasis in Public Relations. I want to focus more on Tech Public Relations because that's where all the excitement is! I just wanted to know what kind of work I will be assigned to a tech PR agency as an intern....
What are the beginning steps to start a Nonprofit?
I want to start my own Nonprofit in the future and I don't know where to start. Some of my concerns would be how to get it to be official, how to reach volunteers and employees with little money, and orgs./people to connect to when the nonprofit is still fairly new. #nonprofit-organization...
What are the beginning steps to start a Nonprofit?
I want to start my own Nonprofit in the future and I don't know where to start. Some of my concerns would be how to get it to be official, how to reach volunteers and employees with little money, and orgs./people to connect to when the nonprofit is still fairly new. #nonprofit-organization...
Is the fashion industry a good career path for PR majors? What are the pros and cons? #publicrelations #fashionindustry
I am currently majoring in PR and I have always had a passion for fashion, makeup, traveling and the glamour life. Is it possible to make it big? What are some possible job opportunities if I want to work in that area? #public-relations #fashion-industry
What are the main differences between working in house or at a PR agency?
As a second year Public Relations major I have heard some differences between working for a PR agency and working in-house for a company, but I would like to hear more about what daily life in one or the other is life for someone working in the field. Is there one that is preferred for...
How many internships is too many?
I am currently a sophomore in college; advertising major and event management minor. I had my first internship at a small marketing/ad agency last summer and have been working there part time ever since. I'm happy to be working in my industry already and would love to stay with this company...
What is a good minor with a Public Relations major?
Deciding if I want a minor for my PR major or just stick with PR major. I can't minor in Advertising, Journalism or anything similar but the University won't let me do that. I'm definitely always liked event planning, and always been interested in art. #college-minor #public-relations...
What are the career options as a PR major?
I am a freshman at college and I am majoring in PR at San Jose State University. I love studying it so far. After I am done with my bachelors, should I go for my Masters or find a job? Also, what kind of job in this field would pay me more? #public-relations #marketing #employment #internships...
What steps should I be taking to get an internship?
I am a Junior in College, majoring in Public Relations, and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with getting an internship. I transferred to San Jose after attending my local community college. It was in a really small city. I was a very active high school student, I was Associated Student Body...
What jobs should I be looking for as a recent Radio, Television, & Film graduate?
I will be graduating from San Jose State University in December and I'm currently job searching. My ideal job would be working on a set of a known studio such as HBO, NBC, or Netflix, producing content but it seems these companies don't have any entry-level jobs. What kind of jobs should I be...
How likely is it to get an internship in public relations that is paid?
I am a 3rd year public relations student in San Jose and I need to start applying for internships but I still need to make money to pay rent. I am interested in tech, magazines and pop culture. #public-relations #silicon-valley #technology #pop-culture
How do I pursue a career in social media?
Hello everyone, I am currently a junior in college majoring in Business Accounting and minoring in Public Relations. My interest has always been in social media, blogging, content management (I love writing), and a little bit of graphic design. I love being able to impact and influence other's...
How do you become a director?
I always dream of becoming director and I can share my crazy imagination to show the children and adults what I have. My mission is to go every studio that I got the idea of my next movie, but first I'm off the Universal Studio. #film-making #director #film #film-production #films...
How much money do you earn as a teacher?
l'm asking because i want to help my parents. #teaching #teacher #teach #teacher-training #education
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