Saratoga, California
How are you able to balance your point of view with your clients?
I would like to know how PR agents and managers are able to create a strategy that is true to them and to their client. #publicrelations #public-relations
How do you handle or bounce back from a PR crisis?
As a PR major, should you always assume the worst of any situation in order to be prepared? I feel like we learn a lot about PR in school, but a lot of it is washed down and doesn't always sound as bad as it is. I would like to be prepared for real-life situations. #public-relations
Agency or Industry? The ultimate PR question!
I am graduating in May of this year and there is a lot of talk about going into an agency profession or starting out in industry. I know I want to do social media management, but I don't know if I should start out in agency or industry. Is agency as scary and difficult as people say it is?...
Is it better to take time off right out of college?
What are your thoughts on this? A lot of people have asked me if I am going to take a gap year or go backpacking for a few months. I'd like to know if there is a way to make this travel experience relevant to PR and maybe find a way to use it as a work experience type of thing. Thoughts? #PR...
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...
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
Do colleges care about your SAT/ACT scores and GPA more than your extracurricular activites?
I have a decent GPA but my PSAT scores need improving and I can't do extracurricular activities because I have to work 4 times a week but I am trying to apply to competitive colleges #help
What do you need to apply to schools outside of your country?
I want to consider going to school outside the country just to do a little exploring and I want to see new places. #livelife #study-abroad #international-student #college-applications
What timeline should college students plan for when it comes to paying off student loans?
Which type of loan should college students pay off first... unsubsidized or subsidized? Is there a specific timeline to repay student loans? #student-loans
What scholarships or grants are available for Hawaiian ancestry college students in 2018?
Paying for college is nonetheless expensive, with Career Village as a helpful tool to reach out for answers on scholarships or grants for Hawaiian ancestry students is insightful to learn about financial assistant opportunities. #scholarships
Should I be worried about moving out of my home state?
I plan on moving out of California for college to go up to either Seattle or Portland. I'm also expecting to stay in the area after college instead of returning home. I'm not sure how common this is or even if it would benefit me economically. Something that really worries me is that I won't...
What is it like to teach English at the high school and college level?
My goal is to become an English teacher. I was planning on pursuing high school but someone suggested college. Since I haven't been to college yet I don't know what teachers are like there. Hearing about different experiences from teaching different levels would help me decide which I would...
Are emergency service based jobs worth it?
I am debating if I should do this, but the problem is, I don't know if it is worth getting into with the work hours and dangers. #emergency-medicine #hospital-and-health-care #firefighting #law-enforcement
#isitworthit #should-I?
I am interested in an active job. What is a good way to get into it?
I prefer not to be cramped inside an office space, so what is a good job where you do things such as running around or exploring? Also, are there any recommended class(es) I should take?
#job-search #college
Why are students pushed to enroll in 4-year colleges right out of high school?
Is it simply a recommendation or is there another underlying reason, as opposed to applying to a community college? #college-selection
Is it true that a person's major/degree doesn't necessarily set one up for a career in that field?
If I'm majoring in Mechanical Engineering, for example, but over time find a new branch of engineering that is more appealing, would having that degree be a waste? #mechanical-engineering
What was an experience you had during undergrad that set you apart from other candidates applying to Veterinary School?
I know that Veterinary school is very competitive and as I start my undergraduate studies, I want to look for unique, educational opportunities to help my chances for admission. #veterinary #animals
What is the most difficult situation you’ve been faced with since you got in veterinary medicine? How did you handle it?
I am interested in pursuing a career in the veterinary field and want to have a good idea of what the day to day experience is like
#animals #veterinary
Should I pursue my passion or what makes the most money?
For years I've been working with kids in elementary, middle, and high school. I have a knack for teaching as I tend to have a very strong conceptual grasp on many subjects, especially math. My parents even said I should become a professor when I grow up. My mom works at a university and she has...
A few questions for a videogame programmer...
What is your current profession? What did you want to be when you were in high school? What kind of student were you? What tips would you give to a high school student hoping to go into game programming? What did you major in, and at what college? What is something unexpected that you found out...
How do I get an internship with a career where confidentiality is key?
I want to see what its like in the daily life of a Medical Social Worker, but I understand that the privacy is important from patient to professional, and personally, I would not want to put my business out there to someone who is barely learning the ropes.
#msw
Will my dream career (Medical Social Worker) be enough to get me by financially?
Im not doing it for the money, I genuinely want to help others because I car, but will it be enough to get me, and my future family, by? I dont want to live pay check to pay check, but at the same time, i'm not trying to live a fancy, luxurious life.
#sociology #future-careers
In what kind of ways does your communication play a role ?
To find out if it’s how your work is presented or is it the good communication and talking that gets you connected. #getconnected
How are your options laid out to you after school ?
How does making it through college lay out better options and if so what kind of options? #career-options
Are there any medical fields that specialize in nutrition and athletics that is not Kinesioligy, and what are the things I should be doing to further place myself in that direction?
I really like athletics and nutrition, but do not want to go into kinesiology, I still want to attend medical school and become a doctor, but was just wondering if there were any specific career paths that would be best for those interests. #doctor
What is the best way I can study for the MCAT on my own?
I want to go to medical school, and that is expensive in its own right. MCAT prep courses are really expensive, and I sadly don't have the money for it. I am trying as hard as I can not to drown in debt before I even graduate med school. #medschool
How do you become a top investor?
I want to pursuit the career of business and investing would be a great part of my career......
#investment #business
will robots actually take over our jobs?
Technology has advanced so much in the past decade and robots have taken over some jobs so what are the jobs of the future going to be like?
#technology #future-careers
Is there a fair advantage of people that go to lower income schools than others that go to better schools? and also does going to a private high school give you a greater chance to bing better at school than others that go to a public school?
I live in San Leandro in the bay area and my school campus is so old compared to others schools. Other schools have such great campus and a better environment. Also I have great goals I want to achieve and I want to know what is best for me.
#fairness #private-school #public-school
How is geology going to even help me in life if I want to follow a business/entrepreneurship career?
Im asking this question because I don't find this class helpful towards want I want a profession in towards my future and it is a requirement for me to take it.
#buisness
How do I apply for grants for my dance ideas?
I will need #funds for my #dance company while I’m trying to get off the ground. #investment #performing-arts #business
What is the best way to get scholarships or money to help with college? and not loans!
I'm really financially not able to pay for my college. It would definitely put my family in complete debt and I cant do that. #scholarships #college #financial-planning #financial-aid #money-management
How do I get more involved in musical journalism?
I’m Molly, I’m 15. I go to an art school in the Literary Arts program. I’m very intrigued by journalism, but I also want to involve my love for music. #journalism
How do you get motivated to fill out scholarships?
I need to get more money for school since my parents struggle to pay out of pocket #scholarship #scholarships #financial-aid #college #motivation
How do you get comfortable networking?
I need to get a better job and find my way into a career. I have trouble approaching people and selling myself. #network #job #career #sociology #economics
What are some career options for political scientists?
I know I could become a professor or a lawyer (after law school). Are there any other notable options with such a degree?
#future-careers #career #law-school #political-science
What is the best way to study for political science exams?
There's so much reading in my class(es), it can be hard to decide where to start!
#college #political-science #classes #studying
What's a day in the life of an aerospace engineer like?
Aeronautical or astronautical, it doesn't matter. I'm interested in pursuing a major in aerospace engineering, but I want to get a scope of what applying it to a career is like.
#engineering #aerospace-engineering
How do you balance humanities with a STEM major?
I love to write and draw -- they're two of my passions -- but I also love science and math, which is why I plan on going into a STEM field. How do you keep the two balanced when so many claim you can't reconcile them?
#women-in-stem #arts #stem
What does an enviormentalist exactly do? is it a wide range or a specific job?
Because I want to major in being an environmentalist and a lot of people ask me exactly what I will be doing and I really do not know how to answer that. I just want to major in helping the environment. #environmental-services #college #environmental-science #ecology #biology #environmentalism...
How to get through a clas when the instructor doesn’t explain the content well
I recently started a remedial math class and that’s alright. I haven’t taken a math class in 12 years and math is already a difficult subject for me. I have spoken with my instructor and it hasn’t seemed to help. She doesn’t go out of the textbook either during her lecture which makes it a bit...
How to balance a full time job and a university schedule
I am a returning college student. I am a single mom to a wonderful 3 year old. I am getting closer to my associates degree at my community college but then looking to transfer to San Francisco state University but I still need to keep my job to care for my daughter. Can anyone help with advice...
Is it better to just do Automotive engineering or do a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering?
Specifically I would do Mechanics and Power and I want to do research and development for an automotive company specifically doing propulsion systems. Things like drivetrain and the engine. Since the future is electric power, I think it is a good idea to have the knowledge of electrical...
Is the payoff for being a psychologist worth it?
I'm a freshman in high school and clearly have a ways to go before I choose what profession I want to go into. However, helping people and talking them through their problems seems like it would be an incredible job, or at least one I'd want to go into. My first question is: What is the best...
what does a normal day of work look like as an Anthropologist?
I’m in 9th grade, and I’ve always loved the concept of Anthropology, but was never really sure what the actual career looked like.
#anthropologist #anthropology #human #culture
How can I best market myself at 15 years old as an aspiring R&B singer?
I understand that if someone is an aspiring R&B singer, it's good to have a vocal coach and/or take vocal classes. However, in order to be successful, how can I put myself out there and make it appear professional? It would be most helpful to get feedback from someone who is in the...
How can I find a stable/supportive job in photography or journalism?
I am a 9th grader at an arts school, and want to pursue photography and/or journalism as a career. What can I do to end up with a job that can support me financially and actually have a career path? Thanks! #photojournalism #photography #journalism #stable-job #career
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