Santa Cruz, California
Is a music teacher the right choice for me?
I love music but can't play the piano. #music
Would Accounting be the best bet for me?
I love helping others be where they need to be. #psychology
Where is the best place to live for Accounting?
Money wise and lifestyle wise #geography
What type of college degree do I need for Accounting?
I believe it's a bachelor but I'm not sure. #college-major
Is a second language a requirement for Accounting?
I have spanish as a second language. #foreign-languages
What would be the maximum yearly rate for Acoounting?
I want to be able to help people financially and get myself financially stacked for life. #business #accounting #mathematical-modeling
How do I get good at cold calling?
I am a student at San Jose State. I just recently started on the advertising staff of our newspaper the Spartan Daily. My job is to cold call local businesses and have them place ads in the paper. I am comfortable talking on the phone so that is not a problem. However, I would love to learn...
Do AP classes really help your college applications?
Will having Advanced Placement courses really help my college applications? Do you think getting a B in an AP class will look better or worse to people evaluating your application? Is an AP class really worth it? #college #college-applications #ap #advance-placement
What ways can I build my resume before college?
Hello, I am a senior this year and heading to a 4-year in the fall. I have been extremely busy this year as I am in 3 AP's this year and participate in 3 sports. So a job has never really been an option for me, because employers do not seem to be really willing to work with my hours despite my...
Should I work while being a college student?
Hello, I am a senior this year, and college is coming rapidly. I know money will be tight in college, but I also know I will be extremely busy going to class and studying. I am thinking I will likely get some kind of simple teenager-ish part-time job (fast-food, retail, etc.) while going to...
What is the credential process to become a teacher?
Hello, I am a senior this year, and I have finally figured out I want to be a high school teacher. I know this means I will have to get a credential at some point in order to teach. I was just wondering what this process is like? Does this process depend on the school? Or the subject? Or the...
I am a student of linguistics in a Bachelor of Arts program. What jobs can will I qualify for after graduation?
I would like to pursue a career in technology. #programming #information-technology #linguistics
How do I be successful in the advertising industry?
I would LOVE to hear some personal experiences from industry professionals. What are some things that have helped you become successful in your career in advertising? I'm studying advertising in college right now. I am currently taking a intro to advertising class this semester and I will be...
Where can I get a bachelors degree in Hospitality and Tourism?
I want a career that involves traveling around the world.
What are the best schools here in the U.S that has a bachelors degree on this? #hospitality #toruism
How common is it to work in community management part-time? For example if I want a job while I’m going to college?
This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community management, now would be a good time to ask a question of your own!
Are any of the classes I take in high school even relevant to my future if I plan to become a community manager?
Is high school REALLY relevant to real life? For students who plan to become community managers, which specific classes are actually relevant to their future career plans? _This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are...
Is it stressful to be a community manager? How do you manage the stress in your life and do you regret the career decision?
_This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community management, now would be a good time to ask a question of your own!_ #community-management
Do I need to have a huge social media following to get a job in community management? How huge?
_This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community management, now would be a good time to ask a question of your own!_ #community-management
What’s one piece of career advice you wish someone told you before you started a career in community management?
_This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community management, now would be a good time to ask a question of your own!_ #community-management
How should I dress for a community management job interview?
Should I wear something business formal? Should I dress casually? Has anyone ever showed up inappropriately dressed for an interview? What were they wearing? Bonus points: What's the _cheapest_ full outfit you think someone would need to have to meet the attire bar? (Especially helpful for...
What are the top three skills I need to demonstrate in community management interviews, and how can I demonstrate them?
_This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community management, now would be a good time to ask a question of your own!_ #community-management #job-application
Are community management internships common? If not, how can I get relevant experience while I’m still in school?
If they *are* common, what tips do you have for how intern candidates can stand out for the internships? Is there something they can do to go "above and beyond" to show the characteristics and personality traits you're looking for in your interns? _This is part of a question series for CMX...
What is one thing I can do after school as a high school student to set myself up for a career in community management?
Your average high school sophomore has an hour of travel to get home after school, followed by several hours of homework. What are some things that they can do with those flex hours after school to increase their chances of being ready for a career in community management? _This is part of a...
What did you do to stand out when you were interviewing for your community manager job? (looking for bold stories!)
For our students who have never done an interview before, they can be really intimidating! What did you do to stand out in your interviews for the job you have now as a community manager? Inspire us with your stories of how you got the job! _This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to...
If no companies are at my college career fair for community management jobs, how can I get a start in the industry?
It's super common that I hear from students who focus 99% of their energy on college career fairs to find entry-level jobs. If community management jobs aren't available at the career fair, what can students do to get their shot at a first job? _This is part of a question series for CMX Summit...
What are senior community managers called?
In the community management career "path", what are the job titles for the more senior people? Is this stable or is it changing, and how? _This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community management. If you are interested in a career in community...
What are the typical work hours of a community manager?
How many hours did you work last week? How typical was that? How variable are the hours? Are they predictable? How much advance warning do you get when your schedule needs to change? _This is part of a question series for CMX Summit to highlight exciting careers in community...
Is community management a career path that can allow me to support a family in a big city?
Many of our students are trying to find careers that will allow them to support a future family. They need a certain level of compensation for that, and they need relatively predictable work hours to be able to accommodate kids' schedules and make ends meet. Is Community Management a profession...
What is your lifestyle like as a community manager recently out of college?
Most of our students are very interested in how their "whole" life will look even outside of work. Given the hours you work, the compensation you get, and the stresses / joys of your job as a community manager, what does your after-work lifestyle look like? Is there time for family? For...
How much do entry-level community management jobs pay?
Any research you could point to that would demonstrate what the entry-level salaries typically look like would be helpful. Please cite your sources on this one: even if it is annecdotal, it's better to acknowledge that. Bonus points for highlighting the differences by industry or sector or...
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