Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from February 2001

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from February 2001

Resume Bloopers.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... If you think proofreading your resume is too time-consuming, check out what can happen if you don't. A new Web site called Resumania (www.resumania.com) features zany resume bloopers that some unfortunate job hunters have committed. Take a look...

Making References.(employment references)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Work for You When the time comes to apply for a job, fill out college applications, or search for scholarships, you'll need to have a list of references. References are people who know you and can speak about your character, talents,...

Dream Dorms.(recreation services offered at college dorms)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... What sort of dorm room do you dream of having at college? How about a dorm with free cable, palm trees in the courtyard, and spectacular sunset views? A dorm that offers candlelight yoga lessons, with massages included? Dream on, you might...

WINNING Scholarship Essay Strategies.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Thinking about a college or technical school ? Plug in to these often-overlooked "free money" awards. It's all about skills. Here's what you need to know. Writing a scholarship essay doesn't have to be an ordeal. Many students let...

Prepare Yourself for a changing Job Market.
February 1, 2001... Here's how to become your own "change manager." Six years ago Vincent Chow jumped into the job market. Since then, he has been a corporate lawyer for a large Hawaiian firm, a business director for ShoppingList.com, and the entrepreneur of...

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED?(in business)
February 1, 2001... It's all about skills. Here's what you need to know to take action. Imagine yourself as the head of a Fortune 500 corporation. You have the power to hire and fire thousands of workers. And you know your corporation is only as good as the...

Working with Difficult People.
February 1, 2001... Friction on the job is a fact of Life. With the right know-how, it doesn't have to get the better of you. Travis waited tables on weekends at a popular restaurant. He had worked there for more than a year and liked the job. But his feelings...

How to use COLLEGE ADMISSION TRENDS.
February 1, 2001... Think you need to jump through hoops to present your best self on a college application? Maybe not. These tips will help you prepare a winning application. Once you have chosen your major selected colleges that match your profile, and...

Cyber-Doctors: Wired for Success.(repairers of electronic equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... "I always wanted to be a doctor," says Akram Mohammed. Screw-driver in hand, Mohammed crouches behind an automated teller machine, surrounded by wires and machine parts. He is a doctor--an ATM doctor. Repairing computers and ATMs is a lot...

How Job Trends Will AFFECT Your FUTURE.
February 1, 2001... The marketplace is changing, and you don't want to be left behind. Here are Some trends you need to know about. Do you remember Ferdinand, the rooster, from the movie Babe? Ferdinand had found his dream job when he learned to crow. "I found...

Hot Jobs in Science.
February 1, 2001... A new wave of discoveries is sweeping the field of science. Check out career options in a field where breakthroughs are becoming the norm. Forget the white lab coats and bubbling test tubes. Today's scientist is more likely to be working at...