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What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a big corporation vs a smaller company or even startup?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at Career Village. I'm curious to learn what influenced your decision to work for a big corporation over a smaller one (or vice versa). We don't hear as much about how people go about finding/selecting the companies they want to work...
Is it better to go into debt to go to an Ivy League or go to a UC and have a comparatively smaller debt level?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I'm facing this decision currently for Brown University vs. UCSD for Computational Biology. Most of my family and friends want me to go to Brown, but my best friend pointed out that tuition for four years at UCSD is...
What kind of job can I realistically get with a PhD in english?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior and also an intern at CareerVillage. I know that a lot of students are thinking about social science careers (to me, it's so weird how so many people at my school don't want anything to do with science or STEM careers!). But I've also noticed...
What's the best way to go about approaching your boss to turn an unpaid internship into a paid internship?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. This question is not about me, as I am in fact being paid. I have a lot of classmates who want relevant experience in their chosen field, but they also need money to pay for college expenses. Is it possible to turn...
What is the easiest way to become a millionaire?
I know some people might not like this question, but I hope you'll be willing to share your advice anyway! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. You would be surprised how often this question comes up in high school, especially as students are starting to...
If you are queer and afraid of discrimination, is there a way you can find out ahead of time if a company is a safe place for you to work?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. One of my best friends is queer, and once had to quit their job because the environment was not very friendly towards them. How can you make sure that your workplace is LGBT+ friendly? #human-resources...
When adults talk about "making connections" does it actually help you get a job? When has a connection ever helped you find a job, or advanced your career in any way?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. One of my best friends wants to major in Business and always talks about making connections. I don't see how having a bunch of acquaintances can help you with your career. If you meet someone once and give them your...
Do I need a concentration or minor in college to be competitive for jobs?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. Now that many of my classmates are planning their futures at their chosen colleges, rumors are abounding about the usefulness of concentrations, minors, and even double majors. Do they really help boost your resume,...
I want yo become a programmar
Because i like to become a programmar #software #programmer
I'm a computer programmer in high school without any job experience. What can I do to be able to get an internship at a tech company?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I have a younger sibling considering a career in computer programming, and wanted to ask what an aspiring programmer should do to get an internship in high school, even though many job listings only want students...
Best job to take during college to help pay for school?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I've started thinking about paying for college, and I am (like most people my age), Very Worried. Are there certain jobs that are flexible enough to allow for a college student to go to class while still paying more...
What do you learn in college that is actually relevant to the business world?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. To be honest, I don't know much about business but my best friend is going to be a Business major, and he also seems a little confused on what a Business major would teach him, glossy pamphlets and the web catalogs...
Light passes through only in straight line, why?
i don't know the answer. please tell me #science #teacher #astronomy #career-guidance #scholar
What is basic of planet
I know the planet but i don't know the basic of each and every one planet. #scientist #earth-science
WHAT ARE THE JOB OPPORTUNITY IN SPORTS PERSON
Hi to all I am very interest to sports but i don't know that field job opportunities. #career #job
What is the average day like for a Fashion Designer?
I am a Sophomore and I am interested in fashion and I want to become a fashion designers. I love the thrill of shopping and matching materials together and helping others choose their outfits. #fashion #work
How many years of college do you need to complete to become a social worker?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I am interested in becoming a social worker because I want to work with children and give back. Do you need to get your bachelor's and your master's or just your bachelor's? Also what is it like to be a social worker? #social-work #high-school #social-worker...
What are the best colleges to attend if you are interested in the perfrorming arts?
My name is Julia and I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am interested in singing, dance, and musical theater. #dance #theater #singing #musical
Would it be beneficial to take classes on human behavior and psychology for a career in national intelligence and national security?
I am a sophomore in high school in Boston and I am interested in pursuing a career in national intelligence and security, to prevent the United States against foreign nations. I am wondering what specific classes would help me pursue this career. #psychology #intelligence #national-security...
As a Physician Assistant, what jobs are available that involve newborns?
I am a sophomore in Boston and am interested in the medical field. I am pretty sure that I want to be a Physician's Assistant, but would also like to work with newborns as well. Thank you for your answers!
What should I focus on if I am interested in becoming a Navy Nurse? What steps do you recommend I take to pursue this career?
I am sophomore in high school, at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am exploring the world of careers. I am mostly interested in majoring in Nursing, or Education. #nursing #medicine #united-states-navy
What is the median salary of an electrician? Would it be a good idea to major in engineering to follow this path?
I'm a sophomore in high school in Boston and I am interested in becoming an electrician. #engineering #electrician #financial-planning
What Majors would be beneficial for the CIA to scout me in college? Or even a career in federal law enforcement, for example FBI, ATF, DEA?
Aspiring U.S. Army Green Beret. Boston Collegiate Charter School Sophomore. Lover of Freedom and Lacrosse. God bless America. #military #law-enforcement
What are the most beneficial classes to take in college in order to become a nurse?
I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School and I am wondering about the type of schooling I will need in order to become a nurse. #medicine #nurse
What kind of jobs can someone who majors in Criminal Justice get?
I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School and I am interested in Criminal Justice. Besides careers like police officer or federal agents, what kind of jobs can I get? #criminal-justice #criminal #criminal-defense
What would a day in the life of a military engineer look like
I am interested in the idea of becoming a military engineer, I am curious what it is like to be in that position and would want to know what life would be like in that field. #engineer #military
What does a day in the life of a corporate lawyer look like?
I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am interested in law and how a career in the field would fit into my life. #law #lawyer #corporate #routine
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