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Career Advice for Students

A place for students to ask questions and get advice from working professionals. Please do not post job referral requests.

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  1. Recent Graduate

    I'm new at interviewing for corporate roles. Today was actually my first interview after graduation, and is it normal for the interviewer to constantly interrupt you? I would be answering a question a...

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  2. Student

    I'm studying Anthropology, but when I asked ChatGPT about this major, it said this is a dead field. Is ChatGPT right?

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  3. University Student

    Is there any harm in lying a little about my GPA on my resume? I have a 2.6. If I bump it to 3.6, who would know I was lying?

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  4. Berea College

    I keep getting told that I need to tailor my resume to each job I'm applying to. But it's not like I have decades of experience to choose from. I had one part time job through high school and college ...

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  5. works at Weber Shandwick

    What do you think are the most important qualities to look for in a company when first starting out?

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  6. University of Kansas

    My school offered interviewing prep programs, and they focused on the STAR method. Do most companies still rely on the STAR method when interviewing? I hate this. It feels outdated.

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  7. Manager

    How do you feel about remote work for recent grads? As a remote person, I kind of feel like there really is a lot of value to actually being in the office, being visible, and having the opportunity ...

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  8. University Graduate

    I've graduated with a business degree and I guess I didn't realize how competitive the job market was going to be. I heard there's something like 100 to 200 or more applicants for every entry level ro...

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  9. attends Rasmussen University
    First time poster

    I'm about to graduate, and I'm feeling overwhelmed with deciding what career path to follow. I'll have a bachelor's in accounting in a couple of weeks, but there are so many options, I'm not sure whic...

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  10. Manager

    Finished my finals this week and now I’m staring down at summer realizing I’m a rising junior without an internship on my resume. I applied to a few internships this semester, interviewed for one or ...

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  11. attends Pace University

    As someone who has an undiagnosed mental disorder (though has done research for it for self-confirmation), how would I go about getting a job with this, and how the hell do I go about explaining anyth...

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  12. Program Manager

    Hello, fresh graduates! What are the most common regrets? Common regrets for fresh graduates include not networking enough, missing out on internships or practical experience, lacking career directio...

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  13. attends North Shore Community College

    From my experience as a student at North Shore Community College, starting my job search before graduation has made a big difference. It helped me feel more prepared and less stressed about my next st...

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  14. Manager

    Should I keep applying to jobs? Or wait until the fall? I just finished my grad program, have been working full time (for a great agency), and was in the final stages of an interview process for a r...

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  15. Program Manager

    I need your advice on how to deal with a supervisor who micromanages everything. My top management is all overseas, and I'm not able to reach them. He likes to pretend to be a good supervisor when tal...

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  16. attends Glendale Community College
    First time poster

    Hey, random question. I’m looking for my first-ever job ( long story) , and was wondering: do people at jobs judge you for partaking in sports betting? How is it perceived? Just wondering. Obviously ...

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  17. Program Manager

    There is an interviewee tells me that it’s easier to get a job after graduating from a well-known university compared to others. Do hiring managers really prioritize the reputation of the university...

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  18. AJ
    Alicia Johnston
    First time poster

    Keep on doing you, Don't give up! You are amazing, capable, and inspiring! Keep going!

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  19. University of Pittsburgh

    After I apply to a job, how long should I wait before I reach out to the company to follow up on my application? I've been waiting about two to three days, should I be reaching out sooner?

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  20. University of Houston

    I just landed my first professional job! It took me months to get this offer. I was starting to regret my decision to go to college. When I start this job next week, how can I create a great impressio...

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