Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from April 2008

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from April 2008

Ready for reuse.(at work)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A manufacturing worker checks the production of reusable bottles made with a polycarbonate called Makrolon. Materials scientists at Bayer designed the Earth-friendly bottles to be refilled more than 50 times. Damaged...

School of hard knocks.(career world 411)
April 1, 2008... If you think you have a tough school day, try taking classes from Teel James Glenn. But you'll definitely need to check with your parents first, because Glenn's i students regularly jump off 50-foot-high platforms, get into fistfights, and...

How to say thanks.(career world 411)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A good thank-you note could help get you into college. Sending one to an admissions officer after an interview will remind him or her who you are, and what qualities make you a good applicant. "Students who write...

Work for Uncle Sam.(career world 411)
April 1, 2008... Nearly 193,000 critical jobs need to be filled in the next two years, and Uncle Sam is looking at you to fill them. The Partnership for Public Service (PPS) has launched a program to attract students like you to federal government jobs. ...

Plan bee.(career world 411)(Table)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Honeybees are making their keepers extra money. The sudden disappearance of honeybees due to Colony Collapse Disorder is turning the world of agriculture upside down. Big beekeeping companies are being hurt the most...

Pirate wanted.(career world 411)(Interview)
April 1, 2008... "I really need a pirate," Leslie Hunter told Career World. Hunter hires people at the Sebasco Harbor Resort in southern Maine. "You have to be energetic, outgoing, funny, and able to think on your feet," she said, adding, "You can't be afraid...

52 jobs in one year!(career world 411)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sean Aiken can't hold a job for more than a week, and that's a good thing. The 26-year-old business graduate from British Columbia is working 52 jobs in one year. "I'm getting used to doing entirely different things...

Green companies = better employees.(career world 411)
April 1, 2008... Workplace trends are giving new meaning to "the grass is always greener." According to a survey by MonsterTRAK, 90 percent of young professionals would prefer to work for an environmentally friendly employer and 80 percent would like to have a...

Gobs of green jobs: make a living. Help the planet.(focus)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Global warming... endangered species... the loss of rain forests--we hear a lot about the gloomy problems facing our planet. It's often hard to know how to help. Fortunately, it's becoming easier than ever to find...

Proceed with caution: mistakes to avoid in career planning.(get the gig)
April 1, 2008... Life is full of choices. When you are planning your career, the choices you make and the attitudes you adopt will affect your life for years to come. Along the way, you'll want to avoid mistakes that can waste your time or sidetrack your plans...

Game on: here's what you need to know to land a career in interactive entertainment.(tech talk)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you like playing video games? No. Do you love playing video games? Do you love playing so much that you wonder to yourself, "Wouldn't it be sweet if I could play video games for a living?" Well... maybe you can....

Risky business: here's how to stay out of harm's way on the job this summer.(groundwork)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There's no doubt about it: Working during the summer always beats sitting around. You get to meet new people, bond with your crew after hours, add a line to your resume, and maybe even learn a new skill. The whole...

Prescription for success: there's more to a pharmacist's job than counting pills.(career spotlight)(Interview)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Catherine Newkirk was a girl in rural North Carolina, her father sustained a serious cut on his foot. The young Newkirk expected her dad to go to the doctor. Unable to afford the doctor's fee, her father instead...

On the road again: night and day, truck drivers keep the country rolling.(school to work)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Every day, more than 2.7 million trucks hit the road to pick up and deliver goods. If they suddenly stopped running, some people estimate, the United States would face critical food, fuel, and medical supply...

Work/play: running a store isn't just a game for one small-business owner.(be your own boss)(Horvath, Alex)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Alex Horvath was growing up, his dad took him to comic-book conventions as a way to get him into reading. Soon the young Horvath developed a strong interest in comics. Horvath also "grew up on the original...

Where do I go with psychology?(career map)
April 1, 2008... You've set your mind to studying the mind. Students of psychology sharpen analytical, interpersonal, research, and problem-solving skills, which can be put to work in many areas, including business and law enforcement. Many wish to help people...

Attack of the 25-year-old video game!(APX STAR AWARDS: Typo Attac)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wii had to start somewhere. Commercially popular video games had their roots in the 1970s and 1980s. This game, Typo Attack, was designed for Atari in 1982 by a high school junior named David Buehler. Today's video...

National career development standards.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... National Career Development Standards 1. Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. 2. Students will complete school with the academic preparation...

Jobs for the future.
April 1, 2008... Directions: After reading "Gobs of Green Jobs" in the April/May 2008 issue of Career World, complete the activity below. Green careers are those that directly help the environment. Sustainable business practices draw on the products of...

Skills roundup.
April 1, 2008... Every career requires certain skills for success. Some skills are "hard" skills, which are areas of expertise or abilities needed to get the job done. For example, truck drivers need to know how to operate a big rig. other skills are "soft"...

Comprehension check.
April 1, 2008... Directions: After reading the April/May 2008 issue of Career World, answer the following questions. 1. The article "Gobs of Green Jobs" is mostly about a. choosing to become a "green architect." b. the climate crisis. c. the...