Career questions tagged career
What's your advice for accomplishing as much as possible as an incoming freshman?
Getting started on things sooner than later is really important when it comes to academic life, and I'm looking for things that I should do quickly as I'm entering my undergrad in Biomedical Engineering.
How can I best prepare to compete four years from now when AI is moving so fast today?
As a high school senior entering college in the Fall of 2025 with a degree in Business Management, I am concerned that the speed of change AI will bring to certain business careers could make some degrees obsolete by the time I graduate. It does appear that data analytics courses could be one path. #Spring25
Has there ever been a time where you've felt uncertain about your choice in career. A time where you question if where you are now is where you want to be? #Spring25
Right now, I'm on track to graduate high school late June and attend classes in PA to obtain my certificate for Diesel Technology. Picking my career in the automotive industry was a shot in the dark, as, at the time I was uncertain with what I wanted to do in life. I wanted to pick a career path that was stable and paid good, and the hobbies that I enjoy don't exactly translate well into the work force when it comes to financial stability. I already decided that college wasn't fit for me so I figured that the trades would be a nice compromise. I come here to ask for insight, as right now I feel uncertain on what my future will hold if I stay on the path that I'm on right now. uncertain if I'm focusing too much on the financial side of things and letting money take control. I want to live a life where I look back on the path that I made for myself and are content and proud with the choices I made.
What was a turning point in your early business journey that changed how you approached leadership or growth?
I’m an Accounting and Finance major with a strong interest in both entrepreneurship and the broader world of business. I’m curious about how early experiences shape long-term success. #Spring25
How do you just, go for it Do things really get easier after taking that first step?
I'm currently at a point in my life where my hands are the only ones on the steering wheel without any supervision whatsoever, I'm scared that I might mess things up.
How do you get a job coming out of college?
What is the most important thing to know in transition from college to a real life job in order to secure a job which will set you up for your future?
As someone who wakes up early every day to support my family, works hard to save for college, and is passionate about leadership and business, how can I stay consistent and avoid burnout while chasing my big dreams? What advice do you have for staying focused and motivated when life feels heavy but the goals are important?
I’m a high school senior graduating this May, and I’ve been working hard to prepare for college while also helping my family. Every morning I wake up at 5 AM to take my mom to work before heading to school myself. On top of school, I’m involved in leadership programs like Civic Leadership Academy and the Bank of America Leadership Program because I’m passionate about business, leadership, and making a difference. I’ve also taken on projects like organizing a school supply drive to support other students in my community. Even with these responsibilities, I’m working, saving money, and applying for scholarships to help ease the financial stress of college. Sometimes it feels like I’m juggling so much at once, and I worry about burnout, but I’m committed to my goals. I would love advice from someone who understands what it feels like to carry a lot on their plate while chasing something bigger for themselves and their family. How do you stay consistent, take care of yourself, and keep showing up when the journey gets tough?
What is the best job to go into in marine biology and how do you find a good job?
I'm going to the University of West Florida to study marine biology and I wanna get a better understanding of the options I can go into after college.
What is something you wish you had known before starting a career in accounting?
I am a highschool senior starting my college journey this fall. I will be majoring in accounting but I have some questions, one of which is: What is something you wish you had known before starting a career in accounting?
How can I realistically make a career out of my future Agroecology diploma ?
I love nature and I'm very interested in farming, but I don't see myself being an actual farmer. I would love to get behind he science of farming though.
How did the people you've met —mentors, friends, or experiences— help you realize what kind of business or nonprofit you wanted to create, Ms. CEO? #Spring25
I'm passionate about launching both a business and a nonprofit foundation to create student internships and build an endowment that supports students like me as my long (long) term career goals. I want to give back to communities that have invested in me. But I'm still figuring out how to invent a product or service that makes an impact. How do you come up with a meaningful idea and identify your target audience? This summer, I’ll be traveling to Vietnam, Japan, and interning in Korea for 6 weeks to study K-beauty marketing and business. I'm especially driven to make financial literacy more accessible to marginalized communities.
What can you do as a college student to increase your chances of getting into defense contracting ?
I started college with an interest in doing consulting or finance but have decided that it would be interesting to go into defense contracting instead. What should I be doing as a student to make myself a better applicant for jobs like this?
What programs should I pursue to get a prerequisite on an architecture major?
I'm currently a senior in high school deciding what career path to pursue. This is my strongest interest, but I'd like to delve into the subject to make a more informed decision.
What's the best way to find out which field you're interested in ?
I'm a high school senior, heading to Purdue For Industrial Engineering. I chose the major due to its breadth but, of course, at some point I'll have to specialize. I'm currently into teaching and data analytics-related roles but I'm still not quite sure what I want to do as my interests change frequently.
How hard is it to get a job in healthcare administration?
I'm studying for a degree in healthcare administration and am wondering how difficult it will be to land a good job/ start a career in this field?
How can I build stronger relationships with professionals already in my network #Spring25?
Hello, I'm a first-year student in college who has had the privilege to meet many great people in the past few months, nonetheless, I am curious how can I build deeper relationships with people I've met? I am happy to hear any advice from others who have been in a similar situation.
What is the best way to choose a career path?
Hello! I am a high school senior attending UCLA in the fall. I have always been interested in science, and reading, learning, and understanding cells has always been one of my favorite pastimes. As I am approaching the time to select my college classes, what are the most effective strategies for choosing a career path that aligns with my personal interests and strengths? Additionally, what steps should I take to ensure I make the right career choice?
How can Architecture be implemented into the environment in a way that keeps it healthy?
I believe that architects should find a way to build around nature instead of building through it, that way our environment remains healthy, but how can we strive to do so? How can we build cities without harming our ecosystems? Without relocating our animals?
In what ways can a career in business be intentionally designed to drive measurable social impact, and how have you seen professionals successfully navigate the balance between profitability and purpose?
As a college freshman pursuing a double major in Business and Liberal Arts, I'm eager to align my future career with a sense of purpose. However, I often feel like many corporate positions prioritize profit over social impact. Could you provide guidance on how to navigate this landscape and identify career paths that harmonize business acumen with meaningful societal contributions?
What are some of the most effective ways to prepare for a full-time position in financial research, particularly for someone who wants to hit the ground running on day one?
I'm looking for advice on both the technical skills I should further develop, such as modeling or Excel, and the habits or knowledge areas that will help me stand out early in my career.
What do you think separates people who are “good” at their job from those who are truly “great”? In addition, how do you balance ambition with contentment in the work setting?
#Spring25 These are two questions I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, ones that go beyond job titles or promotions and really dig into what kind of person you want to be in your work and life. I'd love to hear from people in all kinds of careers and walks of life.
#Spring25 What should I do to get a great career that I am Passionate About. How should I go about it? Why is this the best strategy?
I am 17 years old. I was born and Raised in Houston Texas a Big City with lots of life pleasures as well as challenges. I am now currently a senior in high school. This year I attend high school and will be graduating in May 2025. I've only attended this high school for 2 years and out of those two years I have played volleyball my junior year and soccer my senior year. Freshman and sophomore year I was mostly books and got a lot of high school work done. I plan on attending Houston Christian University in the Fall of 2025. I have a dream to study psychology for adolescents and children. In the field of psychology there is not much you can do with just a Masters, so I will be further my education by receiving a Doctorate Degree. Going into the field of Psychology has been a big dream for me since I was in elementary school. At the time I was not aware of what the profession was I just knew this is what I wanted to do. The Fast movement of the city life can cause life to be challenging and overwhelming at times, which can cause life decisions to be tricky. At first, I just wanted to understand the thoughts and behavior of a human being and why we make unwise decisions in life. As I got older and faced my own mental challenges my passion for human behavior and thoughts grew larger. I began to understand the need for mental health and the demand for people needing help.
What experience should I get to become an operating room/circulatory nurse? From my understanding, getting in the OR as a new grad nurse is difficult, so where should I start to eventually work up to the OR?
I'm currently a high school senior, but I will be entering college in the fall for pre-nursing.
How can I stay hopeful and motivated in a world where climate change is accelerating, environmental injustices persist, and real change often feels painfully slow?
I want to dedicate my career to solving these overwhelming problems, but learning more about climate change makes me feel hopeless. #Spring25
How were you able to become successful in climbing the ladder to become high ranking in the Human Resources department?
I am a soon to be graduate from high school and I have interned at a human resources department for 6 months and have realizes that it is the career I desire. I'd like to know a little more about some tips on how to climb the corporate ladder.
What is the best path to take if you are not 100% where you want to go with the degree you are working towards?
I love psychology and I love learning all about it, but I feel overwhelmed with the career paths I could take. Sometimes I think about being a clinical psychologist but then I feel as though that wouldn't work for me. There are so many paths I'm interested in, but then there's also needing more schooling and losing more money. I just get worried and I don't want to make the wrong choice.
What careers can I look into as a digital marketing major?
I'm a college freshman, and the most common answer I get is "social media manager," but I'm looking for other options too. What are some other career opportunities, in either marketing or digital marketing? Are there any careers I can pursue that involve analyzing consumer data and activity?
What is the most important thing you learned about welding that you didn't learn in a classroom?
The unexpected impact or light bulb moment that made a difference in your career. #Spring25
How did you know that pursuing technical writing was the *right* way to go?
I've been dancing around the career for at least a year already. I like science and writing, but I'm not sure if that's enough to go down the technical writing route. I'm passionate about making non-science/math people understand these fields, because even if my major is in the humanities, I can safely say that understanding some degree of science makes me more aware of my lifestyle. I've been looking into grad programs for technical communication, but am still nervous. What if I'm choosing a career I'll hate in a few years? People who are technical writers and love their jobs, how did you know that technical writing was the *right* career?