Careers & Colleges articles from January 2001

Careers & Colleges archives from January 2001

FOLLOW YOUR BLISS.(matching careers with personal desires)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... That was the advice of Joseph Campbell, the 20th-century philosopher, for having a satisfying, happy life. "Go where your body and soul want to go," Campbell said in his book The Power of Myth. "When you have the feeling, stay with it, and...

The Scoop.(employment opportunities for young adults)
January 1, 2001... Big Business Is Watching You Although the labor market shows signs of slowing down, many employers are still struggling to fill positions. Corporate recruiters are looking for hot talent not just in colleges but in high schools as well. To...

Choosing a Career.
January 1, 2001... What "color" is your ideal career path? It's easy to find a job; the hard part is finding one that's right for you. Alan Bernstein, author of Guide to Your Career (The Princeton Review), explains how to find a job you'll love through a...

TECHNOLOGY MEDICINE.
January 1, 2001... The booming high-tech culture of the last decade gave rise to the widespread use of e-mail, cell phones, and laptops. It also ushered in the new millennium with this message: Technology rules and tech careers are here to stay. Not only...

BUSINESS LAW MARKETING.
January 1, 2001... Every day Laura Casing pulls on her jeans, slings her backpack over her shoulder, and heads off to log in another day in the high-powered world of dot-coms. She's only 27, but already she's an associate account manager at iVillage, a hot...

COMMUNICATIONS THE ARTS.(employment opportunities in communication arts)
January 1, 2001... Growing up in the tiny town of Osceola, Nebraska, Jeremy and Jeff Lacy often sketched fanciful images in the margins of their notebooks during math class and built elaborate tree houses in their backyard after school. The brothers never...

EDUCATION SOCIAL SERVICES.(employment opportunities)
January 1, 2001... Like working with people? Is helping the world more important than making money? Then a career in social services may be just what you are looking for. "You're typically paid less if you do this kind of work, so you really need to believe...

Career Connections.
January 1, 2001... How networking, mentoring, and internships can connect you to the working world NET WORKING Even Over the Spuds As you face the job market, you'll have more success exploring careers and finding a position if you have a network of...

Building the perfect resume.
January 1, 2001... Handled the right way, one piece of paper can land you the job of your dreams. If you want to get part-time work, a full-time job, a summer position, or an internship, a knockout resume is the key to opening doors. A resume showcases your...

Making the most of your first job.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Your first job won't be your last job if you follow this advice. Are you ready to trade in your backpack and blue jeans for a power suit and a briefcase? Say goodbye to the days of sleeping late and dashing off to class with a minute to...

WHAT'S YOUR WORK IQ?
January 1, 2001... Maybe you know what you want to be, but do you have what it takes to succeed? Find out how career-savvy you are by taking this quiz. 1. The e-mail address you put at the top of your resume most resembles: a. supaflydude@wahoo.com ...