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Rebecca Beyer Shark

Associate Director of Career Services at University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Business and Financial Operations Occupations - Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Mireia Jan 27, 2018 1307 views

What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S.?

What's the difference and does it matter when choosing a career? #college #college-major #minor #college-minor #major #majors #bachelorsdegree #science #art #higher-education #career #jobs #college-selection #college-advice #college-bound #degrees #changing-careers #career-path...

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Nick Apr 19, 2017 3016 views

How necessary is it to obtain an internship before you graduate college?

An internship is the one task that I did not complete as an undergrad. I am now applying for them and have noticed that the vast majority of internships have a requirement that the applicant be a student. #internships #students #career-development

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Laiz Apr 15, 2017 1968 views

Should I wait a few years before starting an MBA program?

I will be graduating this semester and am thinking about graduate school. The school I currently attend has a bridge program that would allow me to complete my MBA in two semesters (option expires after 5 years). While all this is great, I have been told that getting out into the workforce to...

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Mounia Feb 27, 2017 2490 views

How important is Social Media literacy to employers?

Should all employees know today's biggest social media platforms or just employees looking to work as Social Media coordinators and other related positions? What are some benefits if any to being literate in platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Tumblr, and the like?...

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Esther Feb 17, 2017 1668 views

How to naturally navigate a conversation with employers during career fair?

I have attended my first career fair as a freshman last fall. I prepared myself by searching about the main firms that I am interested in. However, after introducing myself, I was struggling to naturally ask questions about the company like their stocks and current events that I have researched...

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Stephanie Feb 17, 2017 1232 views

What should I include in planning my career?

I want to plan for my career so I have a time goal #career-counseling #career-development

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Joe Oct 31, 2016 998 views

What are some ways in which I can get some in-field experience while still working on my major?

I'm a high school senior and I know that, unfortunately, some graduates don't know what to do, or don't have the experience to start working in their desired field after college. So they take a part time job and just waste time because, even though they have a degree, they don't have any actual...

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Mounia Feb 09, 2017 1608 views

What are the best ways to network?

I'm wondering what are the most effective methods of networking? Is volunteering the best or are informational interviews with professionals in my field of choice? I want to gain a network before applying for grad school and find a mentor. #graduate-school #volunteering #networking #mentoring...

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Esther Nov 12, 2016 1846 views

Is there a better career outlook to double major in accounting and a computer related major (CIS) or accounting and a language major (Chinese)?

I soon have to declare my major in order to sort out the necessary courses with my college adviser for the upcoming years. However, I am stumped. I have always intended to major in accounting and a computer related major like Computer Informational System, but recently I started hearing about...

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Cole Oct 28, 2016 1026 views

Are jobs in business administration and management in high demand in the United States?

I plan to major in Business Administration and Management, and hopefully have a career in it one day. #business #marketing #career-development #business-analysis

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Diamond Feb 07, 2017 946 views

What's the best way to study for the SAT/ACT?

Finding the right way to study is vital for the best success. #teacher #school-counseling #tutoring

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Daniella Dec 26, 2016 1099 views

Other than volunteering, what are other extracurriculars that makes an applicant unique on a college application?

I already know that volunteering is an important extracurricular activity, but what are other important activities to consider? I am a part of a few clubs at school, play the piano, and volunteer at an elderly center, but what are some activities that can set me apart from other candidates?...