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It seems like even entry level positions require prior experience these days. I work in the summers to fund my education, how can I prove I am qualified for these jobs without internships?

Which has been more valuable in your career, your education or your experience?

Many jobs in STEM require frequent presentations but I get nervous easily. How can I learn to be a more confident public speaker?

What were you most surprised by in post-undergrad life?

How do I explain a prolonged absence on my resume or an abnormally low GPA in one semester on my internship applications?

When you look back on your undergraduate experience what do you miss and what don’t you miss?

What course do you wish they offered in undergrad but didn’t and why?

What tools or strategies do you use to balance work and life?

When interviewing for post grad job opportunities what words or phrases during the interview should I be listening for to indicate that this is a good opportunity vs. bad opportunity?

Which soft skills did you have the most difficulty developing?

Was there ever a role you applied for and landed, but didnt feel 100% qualified to do?

When and how did you figure out what you wanted to pursue as a career?

What is something you wish someone told you after graduating from undergrad?