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Genevieve

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Genevieve Aug 30, 2022 675 views

How can a homeschool student explore different careers?

My family recently moved, and our new hometown doesn't have as many resources for homeschoolers as our previous one. My brother is gradating next year, and I want to help him explore different careers and make a good decision. What are ways for him to explore careers in a first hand experience...

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Genevieve Aug 30, 2022 682 views

What are the best ways to save for college?

After graduating with my two-year degree, and working for 2-3 years, I plan on returning to college and earning my bachelor's degree. What are some ways that I can save/earn money for college? Investing, working a part-time job, etc.

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Genevieve Aug 24, 2022 705 views

Can you become a career counselor without having a degree in social work/human services/counseling?

I like the idea of helping people figure out what they want to do as a way of giving back. I would also like to help them write resumes, cover letters, develop interview skills, etc. But know that I'm not going to get a degree in social work/human services/counseling. Other than CareerVillage,...

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Genevieve Aug 24, 2022 640 views

What would be the benefits of pursuing an HR management certificate?

I'm getting my associate's in accounting in May 2023. I discovered that if I took 3 more classes I could earn an HR management certificate. I'm really tempted by this, but it would cost about $2400. I'm also not sure if it would be worth it in the long run, as I might not get a bachelor's in...

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Genevieve Aug 24, 2022 1673 views

What are your thoughts on Rasmussen University?

Its cheaper that the public, 4 year universities that are close to me, and its accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its tuition is also considerably cheaper. Yet, there's something about it that doesn't feel right. Maybe I'm just biased against private, for-profit universities. What...

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Genevieve Aug 16, 2022 723 views

Creative Writing Certificates

Are there any creative writing certificate programs for those who are not pursing a degree in writing? Are there any from an accredited university/college? Are there any certificate programs that are online?

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Genevieve Aug 16, 2022 20717 views

How do you answer "Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, etc. years?"

I'm not really sure how to answer this question without hurting my chances of getting hired. I plan on returning to school and getting my bachelor's degree. I'm not sure what I will be getting my bachelor's in.

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Genevieve Aug 16, 2022 613 views

What are the requirements for becoming a CPA in Kansas?

How many credits do you have to have? Do you have to work a certain amount of time before taking the exam?

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Genevieve Aug 10, 2022 2197 views

What is the best associates degree to get before getting a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity?

Both my younger brother and sister want to earn their associate's degree in cybersecurity, However, I'm concerned that they will be unable to find jobs after graduating with only their associate's degree. I've researched cybersecurity jobs, and discovered that most, if not all require at least...

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Genevieve Aug 05, 2022 635 views

Two questions on choosing a career and college/university.

I will graduate from a community college in Spring 2023 with an accounting degree. I plan on working for 2-3 years and then going back to school. I regret that I did not spend more time researching degrees, doing HS internships, or exploring different community colleges while in high school....

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Genevieve Jul 31, 2022 2898 views

Is earning an astronomy degree hard?

What's involved in earning an astronomy degree? Does involve a lot of math, physics, and theoretical classes? What classes would one take?

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Genevieve Jul 31, 2022 976 views

What is the best major to pair with an astronomy minor?

My younger sister LOVES astronomy, and I think an astronomy minor would be a fun option for her.

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Genevieve Jul 31, 2022 2722 views

What can you do with an astronomy major?

My younger sister is really interested in astronomy and I'm encouraging her to major in it. However, when she asked me about career options, all that came to mind were NASA and aerospace engineering. I was wondering if there were any other careers out there and if they are in demand. Also,...

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Genevieve Jul 27, 2022 1522 views

How can you improve your writing skills without attending any classes?

I've always wanted to be a writer. However, I've never considered making it my full-time job/career. At most, I would be a part-time writer. I have two main obstacles to writing: 1.) Time: normally, I would take workshops, free online classes, etc. to help improve my writing skills, but I...

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Genevieve Jul 27, 2022 2686 views

Work Parties: To do or not to do?

I tend towards being somewhat shy and introverted. I'm not a misanthrope, but I find long periods of human interaction draining. This fact is one of the main reasons that I avoided work parties at my old job. The other reason was because I did not like 50% of my coworkers, and the idea of...