Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from April 2001

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from April 2001

Tips for Making a Good CAREER MATCH.
April 1, 2001... "Where the needs of the world and your talents cross, there lies your vocation." That was the advice of Greek philosopher Aristotle to his students in the 300s B.C.E. He was trying to steer them into professions they would enjoy. After...

HOT JOBS FOR Animal Lovers.
April 1, 2001... Did you know that stroking Dan animal's fur can significantly reduce blood pressure and stress? Maybe that's why so many people reach out to pet animals. If you'd like to turn that pleasure into part of your workday, consider the following hot...

Launch Your Career with a Summer Job.
April 1, 2001... This summer, don't just make money--further your career goals! Elona Kiefer's eyes light up when she describes how she spent last summer. She was part of a construction team on an organic dairy farm. Her days were filled with dry-walling,...

Budgeting Tips for College Fishmen.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Learn to make smart money choices now and avoid the college-cost blues. Planning for college is about making choices, and those choices go way beyond choosing your school. Deciding how to manage your money is a choice you'll want to handle...

Network Your Way into a Great Job.
April 1, 2001... The more hooks you put into the water, the more chances you have to land the job you want. Olivia couldn't stand her job at the pizza shop any longer. At first, it had been kind of fun as she learned how to make the items on the menu and...

Pilots-The Sky's the Limit.
April 1, 2001... Want to broaden your horizons with a career in flight? Here's what you need to know. The day my mother taught me to make paper airplane leaned out our fourth-floor apartment's window and flew a whole host of planes, watching them, glide in...

GOING GLOBAL.(planning employment in another country)
April 1, 2001... Pursuing an international career can be exciting and rewarding. Here's what you can do to prepare for finding a job in another country. International traveling and working with technology companies on their worldwide expansion efforts are...

Avoid the Credit Card Trap.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... You have finally arrived at school! Near the bookstore is a crowded booth. A student walks away smiling, carrying a new T-shirt. That student is the proud owner of a new T-shirt and a new credit card. He received the T-shirt by signing up...