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How can I make myself stand out when I am applying to colleges?
I have suffered from many illnesses over my high school career which have prevented me from participating in lots of school activities and volunteer programs. I also didn't get the chance to participate in AP classes and my GPA is 3.73, not the greatest. I participated in choir and I was the...
How important is having a career goal?
What if you are a person who does not know your interest or skills? What would you suggest this person to do if they don't know. #college #career #skills #goal
Where should I go to seek local employment?
I am a high school student seeking part-time work. #career-choice
What are the best way to balance sports and education?
I want to know some ways people have gone about balancing sports and studying during high school as sometimes i feel like I'm unable to do both at the same time. #sports #school #time-management
What are the factors that I should consider whether or not graduate school is appropriate for me?
I am almost done with my bachelor degree in college, and I'm not sure if going to graduate school is right for me. For now, I would like to explore the work market for a while first. I would like to get some advice on how I should determine or assess myself in future if I wanted to go on to...
Are there fields of work where art skills are incorporated, but you are not required to work as a professional artist?
Ever since I was a child I have been passionate about being an artist. I have went to art classes for many years and am have grown very skilled in painting, and drawing. My works have been displayed in galleries, and have received praises from the general public and professional artists. Moving...
How "easy" is a minimum wage job ?
Many people put emphasis in how easy a minimum wage job in industries like; fast food, or retail is easy. How "easy" is it compared to "real-world" jobs, and what are the differences and similarities between the jobs? #career #jobs #minimum
Would employers rather see internships/jobs or volunteer work?
Just wondering what is weight more as a prospective employer looks at your resume #career #resume #employer
What's the biggest difference and hardest adjustment transitioning from high school to college?
I'm and upcoming senior and I wanted to be prepared for the transition #college #student #college-bound #freshman
Any advice on rising my gpa or getting high test scores
I am a rising senior #college
How does one simply select a career out of all the other possible paths to choose from?
I'd like to know how people are able to select a career pathway and how or what it is that interest them. #college #doctor #teacher #student #graduate
What are some things you wished you did back in college?
What I'm wondering is, do you regret not joining more clubs or taking certain classes you were curious about taking or just overall spending more time on campus to see what else the campus offered the students? #college #college-life
How do you deal with comparing yourself with your fellow classmates?
I feel as though I've begun doing this ever since I've started college. I always hear that my fellow classmates are coming to school and working a part time job, and for some, they may even have a family to provide for. It makes me wonder how they manage all of that but then it makes me think,...
What are some ways to prepare for my final semester at college?
I have one final semester to go at my current school in order to get my Bachelor's Degree. Are there any steps I should take during this final semester? Should I join any clubs or get involved with any other school activities? And if so, do those ultimately affect my career search after I...
How can the Arts impact your resume?
I keep hearing that putting down that I play piano would be a good addition to my resume. It strikes me as odd that an application with the arts on it would really impact your chances of getting a job. Would a place like Goldman Sachs really care?