Ollie Jones
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If you've ever doubted your ability to do great in your dream career, does that mean that you're not cut out for it or is that completely normal?
I had a bad experience with a terrible former employer who used to belittle me and downplay my work ethic. After that experience, I spent a month reflecting, wondering if I was indeed bad at my job. While I no longer believe the awful things she said to me, sometimes I look back and wonder if...
How strict are law firms and other legal institutions with their age or education requirements for their internships?
Most places I want to intern at either have educational or age requirements that I do not meet as a high schooler, restricting my chance of getting an internship. I plan to major in political science when I go to college and would love some exposure to the legal and governmental world by...
What can I do to better prepare me for a career in the foreign service?
My dream is to be a foreign service officer for the State Department and I know that you can intern at certain Embassies but I'm not sure what else to do to prepare for a career in government. #internships #government #international-affairs #international-relations #foreign-affairs...
If I want to become a software engineer what should be my major?
I am entering college this fall and my goal is to obtain a bachelor's degree in computer science. I will be attending community college first and then transferring. I want to know should my major be computer science in order to be a software engineer? #computer-science #software...
Will my contributions to open source software look good on a resume?
I am a college student pursuing a degree in computer information technology. I currently work part time as an I.T. consultant, but I may pursue programming as a career post graduation. In my spare time, I enjoy contributing code to open source software on GitHub and Launchpad. Will my...
Is it necessary to go to school when I could learn what I want online?
Do I have to school before I make it in life? #education #school #students #learning #online #e-learning #computer-literate
What kind of job opportunities are there for ethical hackers does there pay differs from normal programmers and what are best institutes to pursue it?
I am very much interested in Hacking. #engineering #engineer #software #hacking #software-developer #ethical-hacking
How much would a masters degree in computer science benefit me if I want to be a software engineer in the near future but unsure in the long run?
I am a computer science major junior, and right now I am considering if I should pursue a BS/MS 5-year program offered at my school. I am considering working as a software engineer but am unsure about my long-term professional goals. #engineer #computer #software
Is it normal for me to feel afraid for not knowing the things to do the job I was hired for?
I want to do software or hardware but am afraid I am going to put in the job with no idea what to do. #engineer #computer #technology #software #computer-hardware #startups
How employable is a 4 year degree in electrical/computer engineering from the university of iowa?
I plan to go to Iowa, and i'm wondering how easy it is to get a job with this major. #engineering #computer #software #electrical-engineering
How do you go about finding a summer internship?
I have just finished my sophomore year at the College of Charleston and was not sure how to go about finding a summer internship before I headed back home to New York. I'm a double major in Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism so at my college there is a list server for Tourism...
What are the key programming languages that front-end web developers should know? How about for back-end web developers?
Hello, I'm David, a rising, college sophomore, who is majoring in Information Technology, with a concentration in web and mobile app. development. The reason I'm asking this is that I'm thinking about becoming a future front-end web developer, but at the same time, am deciding whether or not a...
With seemingly a decreasing number of women in the IT Field, besides a related degree, do you recommend a specific minor and/or specialized certifications/qualifications to ensure that I will stand out among other graduates entering the work force?
I will be a female college freshman in the fall. I am majoring in computer information systems and love the ability to organize by creating and using software applications/databases. I also hope to have a lucrative career with flexible hours so that I will have an opportunity to be a great...
Is it better to do an internship that can give you more connections or one that is more relevant to my major?
Figuring out future plans #internships #experience
What should I wear for my first day at a office based internship?
Curious for future reference #internships #intern #dress-for-success #wear