Career Advice for Students

What is the worst piece of career advice you've ever received?

Getting ready to take PTO at work. This is my first time taking an extended amount of time off. What is the best thing to do to prepare?

My manager is ordering my computer and I was given the option to get a mac or a PC. What do you think is the better move?

Tends to be a mix in the office of what people have.

What should I put in my professional summary? I don't have any professional experience yet. Do I just summarize my time in college?

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Currently in my penultimate year of a BA studying IR&Politics. Currently focused on maximising salary/earning potential whilst completing my undergraduate.

I am hoping to work in corporate/strategy consultancy and/or risk analysi… more

One month post grad... you mean I have 40 more years of this???

I felt so wrong when I was trying not to reply someone who works with me during my vacation. I was passing down everything to them before I took the leave but they are still trying to approach me when… more

Hi everyone! I'm an IT project manager in Dallas by day,
entrepreneur by night - I run a couple of side businesses to build additional income streams outside my 9-5 since this crazy economy has made a single i… more

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 … more

For a young or recent grad… what is the best way to stay involved with your school when you graduate. Is it actually worth doing so?

Which subject do you think will be trending 10 years from now ? I think psychology and space exploration with AI/ML are expected to dominate.

I am currently in the UK working as a Learning Support Assistant, but I want to change my profession. I have a masters in developmental disorders. Just curious about my options

All this resume and job hunting advice is conflicting. How am I supposed to know what to follow? I was just told to write my resume in a way that speaks to hiring managers and AI bots. What the hell d… more

How do you keep everyone engaged and connected during casual team building hours ?

My 2cents, you can talk about hobbies, favorite TV shows, travel experiences, pets, music preferences, or weekend plan… more

I am going into my 3rd year of electrical engineering and deciding what electives to take for the end of my time in college and was wondering what are some good electives that are in demand and will h… more

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 en… more

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?

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 o… more

Going through a process for interviews and one of the positions is for a AI data labeler...How much does an AI data labeler make an hour or annually? is there a chance to move up in higher AI technolo… more

I know election is coming up in end of this year. A tip for fresh graduates: avoid discussing politics in the workplace. You never know which party your colleagues or boss support, and political conve… more

Looking for guidance from anyone who has successfully transitioned into a new career field. I have a degree in HR, certifications, and I’m pursuing my MBA with a concentration in HR. My background inc… more

I'm a fresh grad and I just started a new job in a small consulting firm and I'm having trouble keeping up.

They don't have a structured training programme, and every time they give me a ta… more

I recently graduated with my BA. My resume isn't that impressive. Should I include my high school information, clubs, and volunteer work, etc.?

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

It is funny to me how different people view AI differently. I went to school and my professors were so anti-AI use. Then started with my company and AI is being absolutely shoved down our throats. The… more

I recently just graduated with a bachelors degree in anthropology, I am having a hard time finding a job that doesn’t require much experience because I was unable to get internships during the school … more

I have seen many fresh graduates trying to compete with their seniors in the team. Stop doing that because we are different individuals; it's not fair to compare in this way. Stop stressing yourse… more

Students and other young people, I'm begging you, please, please, please learn how to write and do simple math without AI. I can't believe how many people entering the workforce can't even… more

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… more

The key to employment after graduation? Demonstrated experience.

When I've interviewed people in the past, especially interns, what I'm looking for is the student that shows they're intere… more

My niece is asking me : 'Should I switch to another major because of AI and outsourcing?
The college that he go to will cost him $140,000+ in student loan debt over the course of four years. With A… more

I've been emailing a hiring manager about a job. These emails are going well and they have scheduled me for an interview. The problem is, this manager keeps misspelling my name. Despite the fact t… more

So I got rejected for a job. But I made it to the very final stage and the recruiter said to keep in touch.

What do I do from here?

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

I would like to conduct a short survey regarding participation of fresh / undergraduate engineers in major technology events and broadcasts. I am interested in understanding how many people regularly … more

What is the current salary and growth in ESG and sustainability for recent mba student . Looking for some genuine advice.

Should I pursue a Marketing Degree. I am very creative and have a strong portfolio. My initial plan was to major economics- I do understand that is stronger than a marketing degree, but will a solid p… more