Careers & Colleges articles from January 2006

Careers & Colleges archives from January 2006

Top schools for chief execs.(SURVEY SAYS ...?)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... According to a recent survey of the S&P 500 chief executive officers by recruiting firm Spencer Stuart, the CEOs received their undergraduate degrees from these schools: 1. Harvard 2. Stanford 3. University of Wisconsin 4....

What's hot on campus.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... RAZR cell phones and iPod nanos are everywhere--that's the word from our college field reporters around the country. Today's college kids are certainly plugged in, but what are the other latest trends on campus? Read on.... EAST COAST ...

Smile, snap, send.(the BUZZ)(wi-fi camera)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Now you can take a photo on your campus and zap it back home instantly with Kodak's Easyshare-One Zoom Digital Camera (www. kodak.com, $599). Using Wi-Fi technology, the camera allows you to connect to Kodak's online Easyshare Gallery and...

Get a job! Know what employers look for when hiring.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... According to a survey by CollegeGrad. com, your major has the biggest influence on employers when it comes to getting hired. The criteria employers rank most important are: 1. Your major (35%) 2. Your interviewing skills (24%) 3....

The Internet in your pocket.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Hitting a slow moment in your English Comp class? You might want to Google your favorite sports team or scan the latest headlines using the Nokia 770 (www.nokia.com, $350). The pocket-size Internet tablet is perfect for browsing over Wi-Fi....

It's just another day....(FAST FACTS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 1, 2006... According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is how Americans who are employed full time spend an average weekday: Activity Hours Work 9.2 Sleep 7.5...

My homework is following me!(file sharing using peer to peer networks)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... If you're shuttling back and forth between home and college, you can keep up with term papers without lugging a computer with you. BelnSync's P2P technology is remote-access, file-sharing software. It lets you access a PC in your dorm room or...

A laptop for tight spaces and budgets.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The Acer Travelmate Notebook 2350 (www.acer.com, $779) is a slender featherweight laptop that is priced just right for the student wallet. The computer comes fully equipped with wireless connectivity, a combo drive for CDs and DVDs, large...

Worst job interviews.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The following stories may be hard to believe, but employers responding to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook 2005 said that these were true "worst interview" experiences they had with college students: * "The...

It's February: time to shadow!(mentoring students)(Job Shadowing Day)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... February 2 is not just for groundhogs anymore! The date is national Job Shadowing Day, a time when students across America are encouraged to follow workplace mentors as they go through a typical day on the job. Students learn firsthand how the...

It's all about the music: Elena Urioste is one of the best young violinists in the country. What is the key to her success? It all comes down to a deep love of music and--practice, practice, practice.
January 1, 2006... Although she is still a teenager, Elena Urioste has already performed as a solo violinist with some of the finest orchestras in the country. While she has had the thrill of playing in front of hundreds of people, Elena says some of the best...

In the fast lane: boosting your career through cooperative education and internships.
January 1, 2006... So maybe you've heard of cooperative education but aren't sure what it is. Or maybe you've been advised to find an internship but don't know where to look. Read on--you've got questions and we've got the answers! Just because you're in...

Great schools for allied health.
January 1, 2006... With a general job placement rate of 95% to 100% percent, students choosing careers in the health professions are assured of opportunities for success. These schools offer classroom learning, practical experience, and innovative programs in...

Under the microscope: a look at careers in health care: a career in the health professions may not get you a walk-on role on ER or Scrubs, but it will give you the chance to do something even more remarkable--save lives.(emergency room)
January 1, 2006... There's no doubt about it: this is an exciting time in health care. Thanks to advances in medicine and technology, the face of the health care industry is changing. Diseases are diagnosed and treated earlier, and people are healthier and living...

The top 10 career fields in America: you're a high school student heading out into the real world within the next few years, so you need to have some idea of what's going to be hot and what's not in tomorrow's job market. Although predicting trends and career demands has its challenges, the employment forecast for the immediate future is looking pretty bright.
January 1, 2006... For the third year in a row, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has reported that companies plan to increase the number of new college graduates they'll hire. NACE's Job Outlook Survey 2006 indicated that students with...

Turning the camera on communications careers: maybe you dream of writing the next great American novel or earning a Pulitzer; maybe you think Jon Stewart is cool or Oprah is awesome. Either way, communications may be the perfect career path.
January 1, 2006... Communications: it's one of those fields that cover a wide range of jobs. Depending on who you ask and what college and university programs you look at, communications can encompass careers ranging from writing, broadcasting, and advertising to...

Great schools for communications.
January 1, 2006... Technology and globalization are constantly changing the way we communicate, and now more than ever, words, imagery, and the presentation of information are increasingly subtle and complex. These schools offer sound foundational skills and many...

Check it! Our picks for the latest flicks, clicks, and music mix.
January 1, 2006... NEW GAME by Joel Nelson Lights, camera, action! In a unique SIM offering, Lionhead Studio's new game, "The Movies", turns you into a Hollywood movie mogul-building studios and making movies. You create "stars", write scripts, build sets,...

Great careers without four years.
January 1, 2006... Although many students head off to college after high school, there are also plenty of alternative paths to rewarding, well-paid jobs with opportunities for advancement in the trades and military services. Many successful careers do not...

Great teens doing great things.
January 1, 2006... Career and college counselors in high schools work with many thousands of young people who illustrate creativity, initiative, and leadership in countless ways. Although there are many in-school and local programs that showcase the talents of...

Manage your money: you earned it. Now take control. Even little paychecks can lead to big money.
January 1, 2006... So you just got your first paycheck and you're in shock. It looks like half has been siphoned off for taxes and insurance. Chill. Forget about that "big" splurge at the mall and start thinking about some long-term goals. Practice sound money...

Maria Menounos.(ACTOR)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... TITLE: Actress COMPANY: Electronic Arts (www.ea.com) BACKGROUND: Emerson College, Boston, MA STARTED OUT: As a journalism and acting student, Menounos got a break her senior year in college when she was hired as a reporter by...

Dave Peterson.(CIVIL ENGINEER)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... TITLE: Civil Engineer EMPLOYER: SEA Consultants, a civil, environmental, and architectural design firm BACKGROUND: B.S. in civil engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY; M.S. in environmental engineering, Tufts...

Michele McKenzie.(LIBRARIAN)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... TITLE: Librarian EMPLOYER: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences BACKGROUND: B.A. in film and anthropology, City University of New York; M.S. in library and information sciences, San Jose State University, CA. STARTED OUT:...

Shelby Van Zweeden.(PILOT)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... TITLE: Pilot EMPLOYER: UPS BACKGROUND: B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL and AZ STARTED OUT: Shelby always wanted to fly and liked all the training except for one part. "I wasn't wild about learning all the required...

Nels Johnson.(SOFTWARE DEVELOPER)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... TITLE: Software developer/network administrator COMPANY: Self-employed BACKGROUND: B.A. in theater, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. (A degree in a computer science-related field is the norm for software developers.) STARTED...

Edwin Warren.(BANKING MANAGER)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... TITLE: Banking Center Manager COMPANY: Bank of America (www. bankofamerica.com) BACKGROUND: B.A. in business administration from Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia STARTED OUT: "In high school, I was an athlete and thought I...

Danny Gonzales.(RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... TITLE: Radiologic Technologist EMPLOYER: Artesia General Hospital BACKGROUND: Associate's degree in radiologic technology, DoSa Ana Branch Community College, Las Cruces, NM STARTED OUT: "My first passion was architecture," says...

Deborah Grimstead.(TECHNICAL WRITER)
January 1, 2006... TITLE: Technical Writer COMPANY: Integrated Technical Communications, Motorola, Inc. BACKGROUND: B.S. in communications with a specialization in technical writing, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY; M.S. in instructional...

My life as a bean raker: finding a meaningful part-time job.
January 1, 2006... Ahh! The perfect part-time job! Put a little time and effort into your search, and you may find employment that really works with your career goals. In high school, Brian Culver of Wheaton, Illinois had a fairly good idea that he wanted to...

Ben Coffin.(CHEF)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... TITLE: Chef COMPANY: BeSpoke Distinctive Dining BACKGROUND: B.S. in hotel and restaurant management (minor in business), Oklahoma State University; studied at Le Cordon Bleu, a culinary school in London, UK. STARTED OUT: As a...

Dr. Don Deyoung.(PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS)
January 1, 2006... TITLE: Professor of Physics and Chair, Physical Science Department, Grace College EMPLOYER: Grace College, Winona Lake, IN BACKGROUND: B.S., M.S., Michigan Technological University; M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Iowa State...

Great Christian schools.
January 1, 2006... It may seem challenging to integrate spirituality, academics, and community. These schools offer vibrant Christian campuses where it all comes together--academic excellence and positive outcomes for students who care deeply about their beliefs...

College close-ups.
January 1, 2006... Take a quick look at these colleges and universities that may be of interest to you. To get more information, use the $10,000 Scholarship and Prizes Reader Service Card located in the middle of the magazine. Fill in the circles of the schools...

3 wonderful Websites.(more BUZZ)(www.thefreedictionary.com)(vvww.besthistorysites.com)(www.bored.com)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Check out these practical, clever, and just plain fun websites. The Free Dictionary www.thefreedictionary. com Your one-stop resource for definitions, synonyms, antonyms, related terms, and usage examples for over a million words in general...

Go ape!(more BUZZ)
January 1, 2006... You've seen the movie--now live it at home! Peter Jackson's King Kong game developed by Ubisoft for Windows (www.windowsgaming. corn, $49.99) is compatible with a number of different platforms, from Xbox to Gameboy. You can play as either the...

Smart reads.(more BUZZ)(Don't Miss Out: The Ambitious Student's Guide to Financial Aid)("Cool Stuff" They Should Teach In School)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Although you learn a tot from Careers and Colleges, reading more can help find your path to success. Check out these suggested books: Don't Miss Out: The Ambitious Student's Guide to Financial Aid by Anna and Robert Leider (Octameron, $15...

Follow that freshman!(online chronicles of students)(www.projectfreshman.com)(http://advision.webevents. yahoo.com/imu/)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Brenna, at Marshall University, plans to use her winning grin to become a lawyer. David plays dodgeball at the University of Missouri and wants to be a writer. What do these teenagers have in common? They are first-year college students...

Financial aid goes on tour.(more BUZZ)
January 1, 2006... When Sallie Mae recently conducted one of the largest-ever studies on Latinos and financial aid, they found that one of the biggest obstacles these students had regarding college was getting financial aid and solid financial aid information. To...

Fast facts.(more BUZZ)
January 1, 2006... * Two-thirds of present-day college students intend to become entrepreneurs at some point in their careers. Source: U.S. Small-Business Administration, www.sba.gov