Career questions tagged careergrowth
How impactful is networking?
I'm Shiloh, a 7th grader who hopes to pursue a career in aerospace and eventually become an astronaut. Currently I'm building my portfolio to get a scholarship that can boost my career. Students are often encouraged to build strong networks, but it can be difficult to understand the real impact, in aerospace or any related fields, how much do professional relationships influence career opportunities, and in what ways? Are there any opportunities, mentors, internships, jobs, or projects that you likely would not have obtained without the relationships you built along the way?
I'm 17 years old and I want to develop ways to earn income before I turn 18, to start off on the right foot. What should I do?
17 years old, student of management information systems.
"How can I find and apply for a hospital internship as a 6th semester biotechnology bachelor student in Islamabad and Rawalpindi"?I am currently in my 6th semester and looking for an internship opportunity at a hospital or medical/research lab in Islamabad, Pakistan. I have not done an internship before. I want to know: Which hospitals or institutes in Islamabad and Rawalpindi offer internship programs for students? What is the application process — do I apply directly or through my university? Is orientation or training provided? Any advice for a first-time applicant would be very helpful."
I am currently in my 6th semester and looking for an internship opportunity at a hospital or medical/research lab in Islamabad, Pakistan. I have not done an internship before. I want to know: Which hospitals or institutes in Islamabad offer internship programs for students? What is the application process — do I apply directly or through my university? Is orientation or training provided? Any advice for a first-time applicant would be very helpful."
The best advice I have gotten when starting a new career or path is to become part of the conversation. How can I help pass this advice along?
Entering IT, I did not have a degree or background. Becoming conversational with IT, tech news, home lab projects, and nerd culture helped me learn by immersion. Fields like cybersecurity and AI require people to be immersed in information and to be connected by the culture. How can I demonstrate this to people trying to enter fields like AI, IT and cybersecurity? How can I share this idea to inspire new students/ workers or seasoned professionals? How can I apply this advice to different fields? This specific question is because I find myself often being asked "how can I get into (usually AI or cybersecurity)". As someone who is actively touching both fields but is not an expert in either, I find myself sharing news, blogposts, videos, and books on the topics. After when I try to strike up a conversation about the topic I find many of them are simply uninterested in the topics and don't want to immerse themselves into current events and breakthroughs. Many of them want a credetial and a job but are uninterested in how the field is evolving or trying to bring active change to that field. How can I inspire self learning? How can I help kids in school that are eager to grow into a field understand self motivation and self learning?
how do i find a part time job while attending job crops ?
is it possible that i can find a part time home builders institute job since i am taking up the trade?
if my strengths are understanding and hobbies are hanging out what type of careers or industries might best fit me
what other strengths or experiences might i need for the suggested careers?
What career paths in finance can I venture into as a Business Administration student?
I am a Pen-ultimate year student in Business administration looking at graduating in a year, and I'm unsure of a career path to venture into once I graduate. I have interests in entrepreneurship, business development and investments, though my knowledge is limited in these, I want to know what path to focus on and build a solid career there.
How do I get refferals for Co-Ops and Internships I'm applying for?
What’s the best way for students to get referrals for co‑ops or internships? I’m trying to understand how the process usually works and what steps actually make a difference. I've already completed one Co-Op as a financial analyst at TJX, but did that without referrals or networking. Any advice from people who’ve been on either side of the referral process would be really helpful.
What are some good ways for a 17-year-old with a CCMA certification to find their first job? I've been searching but haven't been able to find anything yet.
I am a 17 year old female with my ccma and cpt certification. I graduated a month ago and I recently got my cpr certification. Houston, TX area. *Note: Edited by admin
When should I say "I am familiar with"? When should I say "I am profficient at"? When can I call myself an expert or SME?
When you apply for jobs, there is usually a marker for time worked at 1-2 years, 5+ years, and 10+ years. At what point should I qualify myself as familiar, profficient, or an expert? Does having a credential help lessen the time required to be considered an expert?
What to do now?
I am in grade 11 currently, and I wanted to know what I should do to build a better and more secure future for myself. Note that my major is engineering and my minor is computer science
Which degree is more lucrative for all fields: Communications or Hospitality?
Hi, there! I am interested in Wedding Planning and am already doing internships in the field. But I am also going to go to community college in the fall and wanted to know which education is most helpful, not just in Wedding Planning, but also anywhere else. Thanks!
I need help with data analyst training!?
I'm currently self training for Data Analyst, but I feel like I don't know what to continue, or should I learn all programs needed for Data Analyst and then just apply? What should I do to speed up my training ?
I want to know about BCA ?
Fields option
How can I dedicate time for work, school, and free time, without sacrificing quality for either of these categories if possible?
So far, I can yield optimal results academically, but I needed to sacrifice an extracurricular for that. Although I don't plan to do that same extracurricular, I want to replace the time I used for that extracurricular for a job.
What does career readiness mean in your own words?
Hi I am a high school student I just very curious about this question, but I need to help about this questions.
How is Ai effecting the job market for designers I want to make sure I'm pursuing a career that I can support myself financially. ?
Tbh I've gone back and fourth on this career. My confidence at one point got shattered and I had to switch schools multiple times and I think I've found a great school for me to finish my degree. I'm just scared now.
Is the Coursera IBM Data Science Certificate actually valued by Indian employers, or is Intellipaat/IIT Roorkee the safer bet for placement?
I see a lot of praise for international certifications on this sub IBM Data Science Professional Certificate on Coursera, Google Data Analytics, etc. And sure, the content quality seems solid. But here's my concern: Indian recruiters, especially at mid-size companies, may not recognize these as much as they would an Intellipaat certificate or something co-branded with iHub IIT Roorkee. The IIT name carries real weight here in ways it might not internationally. So my question is specifically for people who've been through hiring in India: Does a Coursera certification help or hurt you compared to a domestic paid program? And is the IIT Roorkee branding on Intellipaat's course something that actually comes up in interviews, or is it just a selling point?
Need help with learning more?
Is it easy to do/learn and how long will it take? And is it fun to do or is it boring. How long will it take to get good at it? What will you be mostly working on?
What should be best for me after doing 3 year diploma in civil engineering ?
I have done my diploma in civil engineering from Government polytechnic Kaimur.
If I were to be IT manager, what type of questions or general questions would people and/or professionals ask?
This question is to ensure that this career path I could understand better.
HI, I just got admitted to united international university CSE subject. Although, I am familiar to coding, what should I care about from the start ? and what skill should I develop for my career ?
It's my first year.
Do I need some type of degree to get hired to work with a Wedding Planning company? If so, which degree is most beneficial?
Hi! I am about to graduate from High School and become an intern with a few wedding planning companies, but I need guidance about whether or not I should continue college. I am the kind of person who needs structure but I'm not sure if I want that from college or elsewhere...please help. Thank you so much!
What career paths can I pursue with a Business/Corporate Communication major, potentially in marketing or branding?
Hi! I’m currently a Business Communication major at Baruch College with a strong interest in marketing and digital media (as well as other interests in beauty and fashion). I’m trying to better understand which entry-level roles I should target and how to position myself for a career in marketing or corporate communications. What roles would you recommend I explore, and what steps can I take now to stand out?
Why Accounting major is in high demand rather than Finance major ?
Why Accounting major is in high demand rather than Finance major?
How to explore and learn more about career path for undergraduate students majoring in Finance and Accounting ?
How to learn more about career path for undergraduate students majoring in Finance and Accounting.
How do I balance internships with other higher paying jobs?
I know getting an internship is necessary, but how should I balance that with a high paying former job? I need the work experience of the internship but also the money from the other job. If I don't get a ton of scholarships or grants, I will definitely need the money. Also, should I get a job or side hustle while I am at school?
As a future civil engineering student, what things should i prioritize or focus on the most in college (Grades, Internships, hands on projects) in order to be successful in the future after graduating? Which would have the longest term impact on careers and what did you wish you focused on more in school?
I am a high school senior and I want to study and go into civil engineering, I know there are a lot of specialties in the field so I'm excited to learn more about them. I've shadowed a civil engineer which helped me understand the job more and made me more curious about the projects they work on.
What is the best way to network with film professionals when I haven't been on a high level film set yet? #Spring26
I'm a film student looking to land internships and get field experience. I'm struggling with how to present myself when I haven't worked on big sets yet.
What is something that you had to unlearn after starting college that you thought was important before? How did that shift your mindset?
I’m a senior planning to major in Social Work, with a strong interest in the medical field; specifically pediatric oncology. I’m curious about mindset shifts that happen in college, especially when it comes to things like grades, time management, emotional boundaries, or expectations in helping professions. I’d really value hearing about something you had to unlearn and how it changed the way you approach your work or education now.