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Is a math degree good for a career?
I am currently pursuing a degree in math. I know that there are a lot of careers that use math these days like insurance, finance, statistics, and cryptography. Is this the best degree to ensure that I get a job in one of these fields? And, if not what else should I look at? Thank you. #math...

Do I need a license to work in the Insurance field?
I am currently in my second-year of post-secondary in the insurance field. However, I am not too sure if I need some sort of license after I graduate or if a bachelor's degree is good enough. In addition, if I do need a license, can I just do the license while I am still in school? Or do I have...


Are there a lot of job openings for insurance agents right now?
#insurance #job-openings

What is a 401K and should I apply for one in my first job?
As I prepare to go into my career, I know insurances and benefits are a huge part of accepting a job. I have never really understood what a 401K is and if I need to apply for it! #401k #insurance #interviews #job-applications

How much does college GPA matter when applying for a job?
As an honors college student with a 4.0 GPA, I want to know how much my resume would drop in value if my GPA went down to say a 3.5 or lower. I want to push myself to the hardest I can, but not be too disappointed if I get a B somewhere down the road. #college #professional #career-path...

Are there specific jobs that guarantee insurance?
I want to work as a Stereoscopic 3D animator for a large company like Lightstorm Entertainment. I am considered about my health care and dental insurance when I receive this job and am wondering if there are specific guidelines companies are required to meet for their employees? #art...

Job options for people who likes to talk, but not Sales.
I m a science stream student and is graduating soon. I used to dream in becoming a lawyer because l love to talk but I don't know if I will like it or not and it seems to me that they are many law graduates couldn't find a job😧😧 #business #lawyer #medical-field UPDATE: It's been 5 years since...

Should I start a Roth IRA in college or when I get my first job?
#college-jobs #first-job

What's the best way to approach student loan payments after graduation?
#finances #financial #loans #studentloans #postgrad

Would my activities in my life interfere with my job?
#work-life-balance #life-skills

Don't know what I'm supposed to ask?
I am a golfer and I like to do stuff that involves being outside. #career

How important is being flexible to possible changes?
Life changes all the time, whether we like it or not. How important is it to be able to break the plan we have and let life run its course so that we can pursue our goals with more focus or in a different manner? #theatre #flexibility #risk

What can I expect in the Insurance field? (underwriting, claims, etc)
I am currently in an insurance program in my post-secondary school however, I am not that exposed to it. The main courses for the program don't begin until my third year and I do not know what I am really getting myself in to. I was wondering if any of you could explain the different roles in...

What type of careers can one do with a finance degree?
I am a senior and interested in doing finance. I want to know more about the type of careers that are both financially stable and less stressful. #finance #career

In a world where passion has been overtaken by gluttony, what do you think is important while finalizing a career choice, money or passion?
Being a indecisive person myself, how can I ensure I take calculated risks in a career I'm passionate about and acquire financial stability and independence. The bitter truth about my career choice is it's low income and I would like to have a perfect work life balance, so how can I make money...

Dual Enrollment?
I have some opportunities to take dual enrollment in local colleges (as a high school student.) I took one course because I wanted to, and probably will take the course of action that interest me most, but what do colleges and employers think about it? I am not concerned about hurting my...

How much years does a person have to stay in college to be a fiance manager?
My name is Cachelle Johnson, I'm 16 years old. I'm asking this question because I want to know how many years or degrees to become a Fiancé Manger. #business #finance


How do you know which major is right for you?
i mean, what if i choose the wrong one and regret it later in life? Is this just a risk that i'll have to face in life?
#help

What are the main qualities that describe the role of a Risk Analyst and how relevant are they in the corporate world?
Hello, I want to become a Risk Analyst in the near future #riskanalysis. I am currently majoring in finance and accounting and I have been taking management courses as well as information and technology courses based on various programs used in Data Analytics; however, though I have the general...

WHAT ARE SOME BEST WAYS TO GET AN ENTRY LEVEL JOB.
So specifically does anyone , think that entering with a certification is more valuable than a degree itself? Also what kind of limitations does having or not having a degree give you rather having or not having certifications. How many people have you seen at the top without a degree, but only...