Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from April 2007

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from April 2007

Don't rock the boat.(Shipwright LeRoy Surosky's "Pride of Baltimore II")(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Shipwright LeRoy Surosky works on the frame of Pride of Baltimore II, a wooden ship modeled after the great clipper ships of the 19th century. It took 18 months and 23 shipwrights to build the 109-foot-long vessel. The object hanging in the...

The old ball game.(career world 411)(working as a batboy)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Brenden Kelley has a job most teens only dream about: batboy for his favorite baseball team, the Cleveland Indians. But this 16-year-old high school junior says there's more to his job than having the best seat in the park. "Yeah, it's a fun...

Why community college?(career world 411)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Today, almost half the undergraduate students in public colleges and universities in the United States are enrolled in community colleges. Here's why students say they're there. 57% want to earn an associate degree. 48% are preparing...

Today's pastime, tomorrow's career.(career world 411)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Not sure what career is right for you? The things you enjoy in your spare time might provide the answer. Like It Now Jamming on the guitar, keeping up on popular bands, downloading the latest tunes, burning mix CDs for parties ...

Google doodles.(Dennis Hwang, Google Inc.)(Interview)
April 1, 2007... You may not know Dennis Hwang's name, but you've definitely seen his work. The 28-year-old Web master creates the Google logo designs, which are seen by millions of users on holidays and other special occasions. He recently took time out of his...

Post at your own risk.(managing your online profile)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... What does your profile on Facebook, MySpace, or other social networking sites say about you? Inquiring employers want to know. Companies often use those sites to do informal background checks on job applicants. Employers can gain access to...

Invest in your future.(career world 411)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... If you think playing the stock market is only for tycoons on Wall Street, think again! Investing is for anyone, even teens. You can start by saving a few paychecks from an after-school job and investing those earnings. "Everybody has to...

Night shift: working when everyone else is sleeping? You're in good company.
April 1, 2007... Joe Rajkovacz has built his career working the overnight shift, although that wasn't his plan at the outset. When he needed a job in high school, he approached a trucking company, where rigs were lined up. "The owner met me at the window. I...

How'd you get that job? Here are six ways to make those key job connections.(get the gig)
April 1, 2007... There aren't many people who really love to look for a job. So let's cut to the chase: What are best ways to find a job without spinning your wheels and dragging out the process? Here are six good avenues for you to take, whether you're...

Sell it! Career World goes behind the scenes with the pros who create irresistible advertisements.(teamwork)
April 1, 2007... Pretend for a moment that you work for an advertising agency. Your assignment: Dream up a winning commercial to launch a new fast-food sandwich. Where would you start? How would you catch the viewers' attention? This is the challenge...

A major decision: should your choice of college major cover it all or be as specific as your goals?(smart choices)
April 1, 2007... Jason Dizik and Emily Paige Young, both 21, entered Michigan universities with broadcasting career dreams. Dizik was sure of his goals. So the junior at Central Michigan University (CMU) chose a specific major in broadcasting and cinematic...

The nonprofit option: make a living while making a difference.(nonprofit organizations)
April 1, 2007... People like to think they're doing something to help the environment. When Brian Yourish leaves work in the evening, he knows he's spent his day doing just that. After college, Yourish was volunteering at a non-profit organization in...

Tomorrow's techs: hybrid auto technology is changing the way people train for repair careers.(tech route)
April 1, 2007... You might have noticed more hybrid vehicles on the road over the past year or two. Hybrids, such as the Toyota Prius, Ford Escape, and Honda Civic Hybrid, attract drivers who are interested in great gas mileage, clean air, and new technology....

Where do I go with agricultural education?(Occupation overview)
April 1, 2007... Farming has long been the backbone of our economy-and more opportunities in this field are cropping up all the time. Today, agriculture accounts for more than 22 million jobs in the United States. But it might surprise you to learn that very...

Truck stop.(Career World Looks Back)(trucking remains popular career option among night workers)(Occupation overview)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... A truck driver places a warning flare on a dark road where his truck has stalled in 1946. Today trucking remains a popular career among night owls. See page 9 to find out about the pros and cons of working at night.