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How difficult is it to get a job as a practicing lawyer?
I plan on becoming a child advocate lawyer and I've heard from many other people that you might not like that you can't always get job doing what you want as a lawyer. #lawyer #child #advocate #career-goals
Is astrophysics a good career field to try to enter in the 21st century?
I am very interested in astrophysics but I am afraid that after I receive my degree in it that I will be unable to find employment. #astrophysics #career #career-path #astronomy
When should I start applying for jobs?
I'm in a 2 year nursing program, should I apply before I take the NCLEX? Or before I graduate? I know it is competitive. #nursing #student #jobsearch
Will I get my dream job going to a smaller University?
I found the perfect college, the only problem is that I want to get a great high paying job when I get my diploma and I'm worried that going to a small school might limit my future job options.
#college #college-advice #psychology #future-careers
How to make connections?
I've been told that one of the largest parts of getting into the career you want to be in requires strong communication skills. That is, the ability to create connections with other people. What would be a good way of going about this? #career #careers
How are your options laid out to you after school ?
How does making it through college lay out better options and if so what kind of options? #career-options
Is a doctoral degree worth it?
I want to major in Nuclear Medicine and become a doctor/physician in the field, but I'm unsure if it's worth taking a large student loan for med school. My family isn't the wealthiest and I do not desire to spend my parents' money on anything past a four-year university. I'm willing to work...
Does the pedigree of a business degree change depending upon which university you attend?
I will be getting my MBA from Northern Arizona University. Will my business degree be of lesser value than one from a more prestigious university? #business #career
With the volume of people attending college, does a degree mean as much as it did 10 years ago?
In the pursuit of a great career, I would think that I need all of the advantages that I can get in order to accomplish this. However, I am concerned that my degree will blend in with others.
#career #advantages #degree
What is the best way to decide which career would be best for me?
I’m in my sophomore year now and I can’t decide what job I want to have when I’m older. I’ve done some research and would like to be either a lawyer or an engineer but I can’t decide which one. What would be a good way to go about deciding which career to pursue?
#career-choice
What are the best jobs for college students looking to pay for tuition?
I'm asking because college is expensive and I'm wondering if there are any jobs out there that are perfect for busy full-time students besides work study. Preferably anything online. Personal experience is super helpful. I appreciate the guidance. #college-jobs #college #college-advice...
How much is a college degree worth today?
I've always wondered what it was. How it's important to a career. #college #career
Would it be hard to pursue a career that you did not major in in college? Can they do it?
Hi, I was just wondering if someone were to change their career path to a whole new field and did not figure it out until after they graduated, can they still get a great job and they would love? #college #career #major
I totally dislike my major, what should i do?
I hate everything about my college. I was really try to love my major, yet i can not get an idea of changing school out of my brain. It keeps appear in every single day. Once i though of my study, i totally got headache and my head was about to break. I only need 5 more terms to finish advance...
Why should I study Geography at university?
Is Geography a valuable degree? #university #degree #geography
Should I study at home or abroad?
Are domestic or foreign universities the best for university/college experiences? #college #university #study-abroad
Which careers make the most money?
I want to know what job I should pursue to make the most money? #money #compensation
What does "long-term" mean in volunteering?
I am homeschooled, so I don't have many extracurricular activities. Because of this, and also because I enjoy it, I volunteer a lot. In August, I started volunteering once a week at a hospital in Outpatient Registration. I enjoy it, and I am planning on continuing through the summer. I am not...
What exactly does a CNA Do?
I want to be in a medical field but im not sure about being a CNA #medicine
Are there any tips that will help me become a professional artist?
I'm hoping to become a professional artist and maybe even be hired to illustrate books.
What class would I have to take to be a vet?
I would like to be my own business and would like to make a good amount of money. #business #medicine #health
how do i become a esthetician ?
i want to own my own business and want to know if i need to go to a school and get a degree and if so what are some options? what would be a good name for my business #skincare #career-details
How to think of first intern in private equity?
I receive internship offer from a private equity as second-year summer intern. Do you think it is good experience? I hope to work in banking and investment area. #finance
If I am interested in having a career related to space and ideally NASA, what would be the best approach be as a undergraduate rising junior?
I am already pursuing a degree in the health sciences, and I am interested in pursuing another degree, particularly one related to space. I would like some advice on the best way to pursue this interest. #astronomy #space #academic-advisor #college-professor
What collage does a IT manager need?
I love tech, and want to be a IT manager. #technology #tech #it #it-management #it-operations
how much do certain professions pay?
I'm interested in learning about the pay difference between professions. #technology
where should i go to learn how to edit videos
i want to become a youtuber #technology
where should you go to school to be a computer research scientist
a school project #technology
Meteorology or Astronomy
I am thinking of pursuing a degree in either meteorology or astronomy, so I want to know the facts or pros and cons of each degree #astronomy #meteorology
Why do you need communication skills to be a computer programmer?
Why do you need communication skills to get this job? I mean, don't you usually just do your part of the team? #engineering #science #computer #career-details
what is the best career aptitude test?
i am currently a pharmacy technician, but i feel i should either be ing something more or something different. #none
How do i find my career?
I am interested in a lot of things i really like art and games and making things. I also love sports, my favorite being basketball, but it is hard to look to a career, so I would love any feedback for my career #graphic-design #basketball #game-development
Is Volunteering really a good look on your college resume?
Some of my friends volunteer but says its a waist of their time.
How can students start up an organization?
I am planning to make an organization where people can support online learning, like Khan Academy, edX, and Coursera. I already have a plan of how to make a website and stuff, but I don't know if this is an organization, company, or charity. This plan also involves donating money. Right now I...
Is doing an unpaid intership during summer instead of a paying job a good idea?
well i am thinking of doing an unpaid internship during summer instead of working a paying job wondering if this is a good career move. #internships #college-bound #summer-jobs
Any tips to help ease the worry of a good interview?
I recently got my permission to work in the U.S, but so far I've been struggling my interviews. I have been applying for several jobs and I've gotten call for interviews. When I do the interviews, I always try to give a good impression but after the interview I don't get call back about the...
Master's in Public Administration vs Master's in Social Work
I plan to get my bachelor's degree in social work with a focus on community organization and nonprofit managment. I want to work with nonprofit programs and government programs in the future, and I would on e day love to start my own nonprofit organization. Would it be more beneficial for me to...
How do you balance school work, classes, and a job.
I have a part time job and a lot of school work to deal with on the daily. Is there a way to make it easier to handle so I do not feel like I am constantly being overwhelmed? #school #organization #part-time-job
What is it like being an electrical engineer
Im studying information technology in college but I'm thinking about being an electrical engineer what is it like being an EE. #career #electrical-engineering #japan #project-management #cad #electric #south #hvac #schneider
Is it to late to start interning?
I am ending my sophomore year of college and I did not apply for any internships, is it going to become more difficult when I try to apply later? #college #internships #summer
I would like to know how much do rn's makes hourly and yearly?
I always wanted to be a rn #career #healthcare #career-choice #registered-nurses
How should I approach companies for internships?
I am in a High School program that requires an internship by the end of senior year. I was wondering how I would approach companies to possibly land an internship in companies( I am leaning towards engineering companies). I would graciously appreciate it if anyone could explain what should I...
Is it appropriate to add work experience in a place you weren't officially employed at in your resume?
My parents own a grocery store, and when I was a young child, I would help by doing simple tasks such as putting away shopping baskets, aiding cashiers with bagging groceries, and bringing shopping carts inside the store. I also worked at the deli section when it first opened and took orders...
Whats the best way to deal with the people having negative attitude ? Should we stay with them ?
I kinda of like sharing my upcoming plans with people I know and most of the time they have negative feedback and tells me that they know this is not right and then put some logic to support their claim which is kind of right in their own way but very demoralizing. So what should one do when...
Is it true that curlier hair and cultural hairstyles are looked down upon in a professional setting? Is straighter hair preferred or is this a myth?
People can manipulate their hair in many ways i.e dread locs, braids, kinky twist, afro ranging in multitudes of curls, etc. Working, in many cases, means being professional. This alludes to the concept of being groomed (good hygiene, tidy appearance). There is this notion that hair that is not...
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
Where is the typical workplace for a speech pathologist?
I would like to get my masters degree in speech pathology. To my understanding, speech pathologists work in schools, hospitals and other medical offices. I really hope I get the opportunity to work with children. What are my chances of get my job at a school? #speech-pathology #speech...
What classes should i pay attention the most in to become a interior designer/decorator?
I am in grade 10 from home this year no parents no help from my outreach school just the internet to help me and its a lot harder than i thought it would be i wanted to try to get grades 10 and 11 done this year and then i got told because of something that happened after school hours i had to...
What do I go about writing a thank you letter to a scholarship committee?
I am a senior in high school and I recently won a scholarship and want to write a thank you letter or card to the foundation. Should this be a short thank you of only a few sentences? I have not worked with this foundation nor do I know much about it, but I want to write a genuine thank you...