Career questions tagged job-search
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How do I differentiate myself as a new grad software engineer in the job search process among all others equally or more qualified engineers #Spring25?
I am a junior in college studying Computer Science. I have 2 more semesters left to graduate. I keep applying to jobs but seldom hear back. I have prior research, internship, and leadership experiences but I feel like it is the same with everyone in the field right now. I would appreciate tips to differentiate myself among others in the field.

How do older individuals begin new careers without worrying about age discrimination?
I will be around 55 when I complete my bachelor's degree, and I am concern about finding positions not only due to no experience but also due to my age. #Spring25?

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?

How do you find internship summer housing as a student as well as affordable housing as fresh graduate coming from first generation and not a wealthy family.
Hi! I am a senior at Winthrop University, studying marketing. I graduate in December 2025, and I’m looking for internships for the summer when I relocate. How do I navigate finding housing over the summer? I need to find housing that is close enough to a short-term rental for these positions. #Spring25

What should my Goal be??
As a new student going into the Accounting field in Summer of 2026, what is a goal I should set for my career? #Spring25

How can I strengthen my application to ensure I get a job at UCSD after I graduate from nursing school #Spring25?
I've just been accepted into CSUSM's ABSN for Fall 2025! So excited!

What's a good way to find entry level Writing or IT jobs in a small town?
Just trying to get some money to help pay for college :)

What are some ways to identify summer internship opportunities? I am hoping to help pay for college with any income I earn.
What are some ways to identify summer internship opportunities? I am hoping to help pay for college with any income I earn.

What kind of part time jobs can I get as a college undergraduate in New York City with no previous experience?
I'm a current high school senior who needs the money to save for college, and am looking into possible part time, internships, or even summer jobs available, that I can work while studying my freshman year. Can anyone help? Thank you.

What are some ways to prepare for Job-search and interviewing?
Are there any tips and tricks to stand out with a potential employer? What are some things I can expect when i'm brought in for an interview? How to prepare for job-search while I am still pursuing a degree? #spring25

How can i increase my chances of finding a job after graduating from college?
I am a high school senior and i am most intrested in human resources, Finance, and Psychology. i don't know which one i want to major in College, I need tips on how i can select the one best for me.

How can I stay adaptable and continuously improve my skills in a world where technology and job markets are changing so quickly ?
It’s something that feels super important, especially with how fast AI, automation, and remote work are shifting the professional landscape.

Why is it so hard to find entry level jobs as a fresh graduate, even though it seems like you're a perfect candidate for each one? Is there a secret that career professionals have to this?
Incoming freshman at 2 year community college

Looking for a summer job/internship!
Hello, my name is Arshpreet and I am currently a senior in high school in NYC. I am looking for a paid summer internship or job that is related to marketing, business, outreach, receptionist, assistant, or anything else. I am open to connect and talk more about any possible opportunities. If you know about any summer internship or jobs available for current high school senior/rising freshman in college, I would really appreciate it if you let me know! I have applied and searched for so many jobs all over the internet (yes I used LinkedIn and Indeed) but so far it's not working out :( Thank you in advance!

How do I know what nursing specialty is right for me when applying for jobs?
I am a junior in college, that is graduating this spring and this thought keeps coming to mind. I have a few different interests, but they are on opposite ends of the spectrum and I don’t know what will be the best for me. I have interest in pediatrics, medical intestive care, surgical intensive care, and labor/ delivery.

What are some of the best resources for job hunting after completing a music production bachelor's degree?
Are there any recommended websites or companies that music production bachelor's degree holders recommend for new grads to check out?

How do I network with other fashion professionals?
What are some of the best ways to network with people in the fashion industry? Are there certain ways or circumstances that are often preferred in the industry? #Spring25

Is the tech sales/sales job a secure and stable one?
I am 18 years old, once I finish high school I’ll try to get some remote tech sales or sales job as a BDR/SDR. So that I’ll move abroad start college in USA and start a acting career. I’d need a kinda stable job but I also am a people person and I like the money of a tech sales job. Are those jobs hard or stressful? As I am trying to manage studies and another career I wouldn’t want to get too much on my plate. I am already doing two unpaid internships remote with US startup to gain experience and have already 500+ connections on LinkedIn and a interview for finish June for a paid position with base salary. I need a base salary position. I live in Europe

I have finished my college a year ago and I have no idea what skill I have to learn to get an job in IT field suggest me! ?
Which skill will secure a IT job?

How do I search for part-time jobs on campus and off-campus during the school year #Spring25 ?
I will be attending Boston College.

What was the hardest part about finding a job as a research editor Is there anything you would have done differently in college??
I'm entering college this fall, and have the goal of becoming a research editor of some kind. Is there anything I should do in my first or second year of college to better prepare for this?

How to find nature and wildlife related jobs in the city?
I'm an upcoming Ecology & Evolutionary Biology major, and I will attend a 4-year university in the heart of a bustling city. I plan to work in a similar field while going to school. Is it possible to find EEB related jobs when surrounded by walls of concrete?

How I can a job that fit my non technical skills (including logical, critical and structural thinking)? I feel very lost. I have an experience in a job that shouldn't join. I should had escaped long time ago. I have stuck in that job which I never liked. Now I need to shift my career. However, I feel lost and don't know which job that fits. All I know is that I have to find a job ASAP. I'm very confident about my deep thinking skills. I'm really very competent. Does any employer can believe ine and give me the chance?
Engineering background Experience in oil and gas services industry

Why do many companies prefer students straight out of college now with no experience over career-experienced individuals ?
I live in the south and it seems like more often, industry-related jobs are wanting to hire non-experienced individuals over those with plenty of experience in their technical area of profession. I’m curious why there seems to be a shift to this over applicants with years of industrial experience in their fields.

How do I get my first job as an aircraft mechanic or tangential to?
I have 6-5 months (fall 2025 semester) before I test with the FAA for my general certificate with airframe endorsement. Seeking ways to get my foot in the door as soon as possible.

What are some jobs that are very hands on and involve a lot of socialization?
i want a job where im doing a lot and am doing a lot hands on, or somewhere where i dont have to sit in a office everyday, but im not sure what are some jobs like that.

How can an introvert get accustomed to a networking environment?
As an incoming econ major I'm preparing myself to network in college but I'm struggling. How do you get used to putting yourself out there? Does it ever get easier?

What is the best avenue to getting a job as an engineer on a Formula 1 team?
I have dreamed of being on a Formula 1 team as an engineer, but I feel at a loss as to how I can get there. I struggle to know what the steps to achieving such a career even are. Right now I am in the midst of my College journey, Studying Mechanical Engineering. Outside of class I am part of a formula SAE team. I struggle to see what I should pursue after college in order to get a position in Formula 1.