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Computer and Mathematical Occupations - Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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Matthew Jan 24, 2018 747 views

How relevant is computer science, in today's world, in comparison to other majors?

Studying #computer-science at UIC is a lofty ordeal indeed. Me and my classmates spend long hours and days completing arduous assignments, learning dense material, and studying for exams. Meanwhile, other majors require less effort and time, while still others require more. This leaves me...

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Lucky Jan 24, 2018 715 views

How can my field of career (computer science) benefit the world?

I’m interested in computer science and want to make a living out of it. I also want to help the world as well though. So I was wondering how this field could help benefit the world.
#computerscience #helpingtheworld

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Ta'jah Oct 25, 2016 1799 views

how intense is the work load in a stem career and what are the hours worked per day?

I want to go into a stem field and just had some questions
#computer-science #science #mathematics #women-in-stem

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preethi Apr 06, 2017 4474 views

How can I start a career as an AWS Solutions Architect?

I'm a fresher, planning to start a career in cloud computing. I have completed my graduation in computer science , where i took a course in architecture of cloud computing. What are the career opportunities are freshers in cloud computing,. What are the career opportunities if i have a amazon...

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Yong Kook Apr 17, 2017 1420 views

If you were to learn new languages, what would they be?

People study abroad, and work out of state frequently. The ability to speak multiple languages will help them to become more successful in their field interacting with foreign clients and employees.

#japan #foreign-languages #success

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Gonzalo Apr 19, 2017 2161 views

How important is a degree nowadays?

I wanted to know about how important a degree is since I have seen that every day experience is more important at the time of finding a job and I think that a degree may be falling in a second place #job-search #degree #first-job #job-search-strategies

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Uma Apr 19, 2017 2487 views

career advice request

Age:52, worked in IT Network/Security field for the last 12+ years. have no #degree; completed Cisco Certification when I was new to this field. do not have desire to work continue working as tech support. last few years, I have been debating with myself if I should finish my 3year...

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Melissa Mar 31, 2017 1900 views

What are the key words employers look forward on a persons resume?

I am applying to positions, but have had recruiters make comments to my resume as not being as a highlight to employers, mostly I present myself as a doer and not an achiever. I just want to know what are some things I can do to improve my chances at obtaining a job, I mean I haven't even...

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Wanita Apr 19, 2017 2467 views

In terms of building a resume, what are effective ways to keep it concise?

I heard about the "six second rule" but it's difficult to shorten my resume without feeling like I'm leaving out vital information. #job-search #resume #interviews #resume-writing #job-application

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Hannah Oct 27, 2016 1342 views

How do you think we can encourage more women to pursue a career in STEM fields?

As a young lady myself, I am saddened by the lack of interest in STEM that I see in my female peers. As children, an equal amount of men and women are interested in STEM fields, but as we grow up, girls seem to view STEM as a more masculine field and begin to distance themselves from it. I...

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Connor Feb 16, 2017 1130 views

Do I need specific credits before applying to basic tech jobs/internships?

I have about 30 credits from a community college in Arizona Im wondering whether or not it's ok to start asking around for basic tech support internships at tech companies in AZ. I haven't even taken any tech classes yet but that's my major. #internships #information-technology

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Maria Mar 12, 2017 1302 views

As a woman in a STEM field or a woman going into a STEM field, have you ever felt that you were in any discriminated against due to your gender?

As an 18 year old female chem major (soon to be chemical engineering), I'm curious about others experiences in typically male dominated classes/majors/jobs. #engineering #science #chemistry #stem #chemical-engineering #women-in-stem #women-in-tech #women-in-engineering

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Maria Mar 12, 2017 1608 views

What made you decide that a career in STEM was a good fit for you? What (or who) in particular influenced this?

I am asking this due to my curiosity about what causes individuals to pick their career paths. #college #engineering #science #technology #tech #stem #women-in-stem #women-in-tech

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Lliana Apr 14, 2017 1028 views

Anyone with an Information Science major, what kind of job do you have and what is it like?

I'm interested in getting an IS major and I've already read what types of jobs you can get with it, but I don't know what these jobs are actually like. #career #career-counseling #career-choice #tech #information-science #job-descriptions