#career help

[n4shvill3]

does anyone know about the more so bad parts of zookeeping? ive been thinking about becoming a zookeeper to get to help protect endangered animals while also working with my non-endangered theriotypes. i know about zoochosis but im curious about other things

edit: adding onto this, are there any zoos that are particularly bad/toxic? are there any that are really really good?

[billionairebabes]

I'm Back!! Kinda...

I know it's been a while since I posted my own content or writing but I wrote this a few years back and never shared it but I know this would be helpful to a lot of you girlies now that the job market has once again taken a downturn. I originally wrote this after landing my first full-time job post-2020.

Like many, I graduated into a pandemic and found myself looking for my first job in the midst of a nationwide hiring freeze. The process was grueling but in failure, there are also many lessons learned and luckily, my search ended in success at one of the biggest tech companies in the world. In the past few years, I’ve worked at some of the biggest and best companies in the world making it past several rounds of interviews, impressing my future colleagues, managers, and even VPs so it’s safe to say I know a thing or two about landing a job. Here goes!

B's Guide to Landing Your DREAM JOB PART 1!

If you’re still in college there are a few things I would suggest a few things. 

Start interning as soon as possible. The sooner you start practicing interviewing at companies you’re interested in, the better. Also, a few internships on your resume prior to your graduation will help A LOT. Trust me. You’ll have experiences to speak about in all those behavioral interviews as well. 

Become friendly with the professors in your field. They can become a good reference for you later. Even if only one to three times a semester go to your professor’s office and chat. They can also put in a good word for you for programs. This brings me to my next point. 

In most industries, there are conferences each year that either offer discounts (or free tickets) to college students and/or are directly aimed at college students. If you’re a POC, find programs aimed at diversifying that industry. These conferences often have recruiting opportunities with large companies and most times the interview process won’t be as rigorous compared to an applicant who may have applied online. I would recommend compiling a list at the beginning of each school year with these program names as well as their application due dates. 

Don’t join clubs just to have them on your resume. Aim for leadership roles or redirect your time to other personal projects that interest you. It’ll make for a better conversation with your recruiters and hiring managers to say “I built XYZ because I was interested in ABC” rather than “I was just a member of that club and went to the meetings once a month.” 

This varies across industries but for the most part, your GPA isn’t all that important especially after you land your first job after college so breathe. 

Perfect your resume and this part couldn’t be more critical. In the age of ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and fierce competition, it’s become vital that your resume can stand out and communicate very clearly how you’re qualified for the job. Here are my resume tips: 

My favorite program to create resumes on is Canva. They have a ton of great templates and are super customizable and not to mention, it’s FREE. 

Use quantifiable measurements to show your results if possible. 

Use action verbs at the beginning of your bullet points. Personally, I believe each description should have at least 3-4 bullet points but never only 1. Here are some of the words on my resume: Constructed, Spearheaded, Managed, Collaborated, and Lead. All of your descriptions should state what you did, how you did it (programs used, methods, etc.), and the outcome.  

I personally think every resume should include your: Experience, Skills, Leadership/ Professional Development (for college students this could mean conferences attended, programs, boot camps, etc.), Projects (shows independence and initiative), Contact, and Education. Make sure your LinkedIn is included in your ‘Contact’ section. You should have a personalized LinkedIn link, that’s free. 

Your LinkedIn needs to be at 100% completion. This is a place where you can really show off because there are no space limits. This can showcase every job or internship you’ve ever had, every program or project you’ve had an impact on, etc. The better your LinkedIn, the better chance you have a recruiter finding you and inviting you to interview for a role they think would be a good fit. 

Your profile picture ideally is a professional one but if not possibly find time to take one in natural daylight with a quality camera and a plain background. I’ve also seen people using AI to now turn regular pics into professional ones. 

Interact with posts, comment, and share. This will help get your name and profile circulating. 

Announce that you’re looking for a job to your network. Include your resume and what you’re looking for in that post. You never know who might see it. 

Grow your network and the easiest place to start is with people you’ve gone to school with and current or previous coworkers. 

Put your resume on your LinkedIn profile (You can do this by attaching a media file) 

Know your elevator pitch and know it well because every single person you interview with will probably ask you this. My elevator pitch sounds something like this: 

I’m Britt and in  June, I graduated from Icy University with a degree in Math and a minor in Sociology. Throughout college, I completed a number of internships doing _______ and have developed skills in _______. When I was a senior I learned about (or developed an interest in) _____  and did _____ to grow my skills or learn more about it. Now that I’ve graduated I’m looking for a role in ______ where I can continue to ______. (My elevator pitch is now different now that I’ve had two full-time roles but you get the point)

Now we apply. 

LinkedIn is your friend here and my favorite job posting platform. Set up Job Alerts for companies you’re interested in so that you have a better chance of being an early applicant. 

As annoying as this is, you will have to edit your resume for almost every position you apply to. Use the words they use to describe your roles in your work history and remember to always save your resume as a PDF. This definitely will help you get past the ATS system. Remember to adjust the words used in your ‘Skills’ section too but don’t lie. These days, many companies with decent salaries are giving applicants take-home assignments. This applies to your cover letters as well. (I no longer write cover letters though, no one reads them).  I saved every version of my cover letter and could eventually just mix and match paragraphs according to the type of job I was applying to. Of course, you will still have to change some words to best match the position’s job posting. 

The LinkedIn stalking begins. Find someone at the company you’ve applied for and invite them to connect but ALWAYS include a note.  In this note, you will give a very brief introduction and your reason for messaging. Mine usually looked something like this: Hi ___, I’m Britt and I recently applied for the ____ position. I’d love to learn more about the department, the team, and the company. Would you have 15 minutes to chat sometime this week or next? Thanks in advance, Britt. 

My tip is that you find a manager on the team rather than a recruiter for the company. I find that they never accept invitations but managers usually will. 

On this call, you’ll discuss exactly what you mentioned in your opening note, and remember to have prepared questions for them. If you make a good impression, most managers will be willing to forward your resume to the recruiting team. 

Let me know if you all want a part 2 on how I prepare for my interviews. I’d say I have an interview success rate of about 90% in the past 2 years! 

[marianas-astoria]

friends and followers who went to/are currently in college, how did you know what you wanted to do? its been nearly a year since i finished high school and i want to go to college to further my education for a career, but i feel so lost. furthermore, friends and followers that didn’t go to college and have careers, what do you do? how did you know it was right? i could use a little bit of help and guidance right now. 

[thcwriting]

THC Writing

Freelance writing at a low price

I am looking for freelance writing jobs and offering low prices. I am looking to boost my career in writing and would like to build experience with freelance writing jobs. I have background knowledge in beauty products as well as a family of 5. I am experienced in essay writing both in a college and professional setting, and I am able to provide concise and thorough reports if provided time to research the information.

My passion is in fiction writing and poetry, so I am also willing to take on any creative writing projects. I have extreme attention to detail and will take time to edit your projects as well.

Please help a fellow writer and share with your friends/collegues.

[stanprokopenko]

How can you be a good parent and a successful artist? Is it even possible? We try to find answers to those questions and the ways you can incorporate art into your life while raising a child. We go through 3 voicemail questions including our opinion on painting before learning how to draw. Is Stan a mutant child of Chernobyl? Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG 

[kalypsokazoo]

How do i figure out what i want to do career wise when everything seems interesting but not enough to dedicate my life to?

[sickgirlstudies]

Anyone have any advice when you’re having a complete crisis about what to do with your life and you’ve previously made your career goals the entirety of your identity?

Could really use some solid advice y’all... As many of you know I’ve been in a liberal arts degree on a pre-med track for a semester, however, all throughout high school I had planned to be an artist. I was sought out by a multitude of art schools, and planned to pursue one after graduation. I lost my passion for it when I became ill and found a passion in biology- something I was able to take online and do despite body pains- but recently since being at college in a liberal arts setting I’ve begun to find my passion again and I’ve fallen in love with the idea of being a tatto artist. I’ve thought about going for my PA and double majoring in art so I can do both, however, I’m supposed to be applying to schools to transfer to in March and I have absolutely no portfolio as I tossed most of my old works due to painful memories of falling ill. I could delay transferring and take more art classes at my community college to build up a portfolio, however, I’m afraid this delay would look bad for the PA aspect and in the case I did decide to still pursue my MD. I also have no clue how to even go about pursuing tattoo art, and I’m worried that it’s something that would take 100% of my dedication- which I’m not against, but would make schooling difficult and again would possibly negatively affect the PA aspect of things, or require me to abandon it completely. I have a 4.0 gpa, everyone knows me as the girl who’s going to be a doctor, and I’ve completely built my life around medicine. But I feel so calm and at home and happy when I’m creating again. It feels like finding a piece of myself. The world looks brighter and happier and so full of life. I’m lost, so I could really use some help on this one in any way possible. Thank you all.