Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from April 2006

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from April 2006

What's the buzz?(at work)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It could be bees. Spring is bee season, and apiculturists--also known as beekeepers--are as busy as bees. Beekeepers raise bees for honey, beeswax, and crop pollination. Honeybees' pollination efforts add $10.7...

Ghetto Film School has landed.(career world 411)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FILMMAKERS DIRECT A FILM CREW in Mexico City. They work for four days, barely sleeping. They have professional-quality cameras and a high level of training. But they aren't pros--yet. They aren't from New York...

Standing out from the crowd.(career world 411)
April 1, 2006... There's tough competition for jobs out there. It's important to show what sets you apart. Some applicants, though, have stood a little too far out. Listed at right are some of the stranger stunts that hiring managers have seen, according to a...

Make your mark.(career world 411)
April 1, 2006... It's 2056. You are at your own retirement party. When you look back over the course of your career, how do you think it will feel to have made a real difference in another person's life? Teachers have that opportunity when they embark on...

What does a paralegal do?(career world 411)
April 1, 2006... Paralegals assist lawyers or government agencies with research, organization, communication and evaluation of legal information, and they prepare a variety of legal documents. They do much of the same type of work that a lawyer would do. though...

You're the boss: entrepreneurship is a proven way to ensure that the only person who will control your destiny is you.(focus)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yusef Qasim hangs with the likes of MTV's DJ Skribble and Damien Fahey of Total Request Live, rap group Crooklyn Clan, and Tommy Lee. Is Qasim in the entertainment biz? Not exactly. He's a senior at Quinnipiac...

Cool birds and hot air: warm, cool, or just right, technicians keep our indoor climate controlled.(tech route)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To nearly 350 Antarctic penguins, John Graham is the most important guy in the world. That's because he's part of a small crew of on-site heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians...

Buyer, beware! Before you apply for a credit card, use this tool wisely--or pay a hefty price.(smart choices)
April 1, 2006... Wherever you look, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover logos invite you to shop with a credit card. TV commercials and the Internet show you how you can use a credit card to take a trip, get that new cell phone, download iTunes, or...

Teen at work: safety first!
April 1, 2006... Working at a job while you're still in school can be great. Not only can you earn money, you can develop new skills and explore future careers. Teens have become an important part of the workforce because so many high school students now have...

Living green: an environmental lifestyle expert helps people tread lightly on Earth.(close up)
April 1, 2006... The number-one question I'm always asked is, "So what exactly do you do?" That has always been tough to answer without getting a curious response. I'm an environmental lifestyle expert. It all started in 1989 when on my 12th birthday (also...

Where do I go with art?(career map)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AN OLD MAGAZINE AD FOR AN ART SCHOOL USED to boast, "If you can draw this clown [or rabbit or flower or whatever picture was in the ad], you toe can have a career in art!" But art school isn't the only path to a...

Listen up! Tune out distractions, and tune in to people. Here's how listening skills help lead to success.(get the gig)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Everybody knows about the importance of communication skills such as reading, writing, and speaking. But what about listening? That might not be a subject you study in school, but it can be a key to your future...

Picking up after pooch.(unique-career alert)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When you got your first pet, your parents probably made you vow to take responsibility for everything the animal did, including the mess in the backyard. Week after week, you made sure to pick up after your pet, with...

Funny business: it's all about teamwork on the set of the WB's What I Like About You.(teamwork)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You might be able to work your TiVo like nobody's business, but have you thought about what it takes to get your favorite programs on the air? Each episode is the result of weeks of work by an entire television...

Best overall career guide: The 2006 Color is Your Parachute?(Career World's FAVORITE Book Picks)
April 1, 2006... The 2006 Color is Your Parachute? BY RICHARD NELSON BOLLES (Ten Speed Press, 2006) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Why We Love It: The cover says it all: "Still the best-selling job-hunting book in the world! More than 8 million copies...

Super-comprehensive: 145 Things to Be When You Grow Up.(Career World's FAVORITE Book Picks)
April 1, 2006... 145 Things to Be When You Grow Up BY JODI WEISS AND RUSSELL KAHN (Princeton Review, 2004) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Why We Love It: Did you know you can start working toward your lifelong career now. white you're still in high school?...

Spot on job search tips: Job Search Handbook for People With Disabilities.(Career World's FAVORITE Book Picks)
April 1, 2006... Job Search Handbook for People With Disabilities BY DANIEL J. RYAN (JIST. 2004) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Why We Love It: Ryan's job search advice is excellent for everyone, and the information for people with disabilities is...

Awesome advice for resumes: Vault Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing.(Career World's FAVORITE Book Picks)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2006... Vault Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing BY HOWARD LEIFMAN, PH.D MARCY LERNER, AND THE STAFF OF VAULT (Vault. 2003) Why We Love It: Side-by-side comparisons of a not-so-good resume with an updated and improved one allow you...