Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from February 2003

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from February 2003

Today's must-have job skills. (Tips News & Trends).
February 1, 2003... Want to know what you need to be hired in today's job market? The U.S. Department of Labor has identified 10 skills that employers are looking for. 1. Problem-solving--This valuable skill involves identifying problems, researching...

Internship checklist. (Tips News & Trends).
February 1, 2003... An internship can be a valuable stepping stone along your career path. Keep this checklist from the National Association of Colleges and Employers in mind as you look for internships. See if a company's internship program is likely to provide...

You've got...a thank-you note! (Tips News & Trends).
February 1, 2003... You've just had a great job interview, and you want to send a note of thanks. You want the company to know how much you can contribute and how much you'd love to work with them. So, is it OK to send a thank-you note via E-mail? ...

How do I write thee? Let me count the ways. (What do I do with...?).
February 1, 2003... Not sure just why you have to Learn how to write will in this modern age? Clear communication never goes out of style.! The bell rings, and English class is underway again. You're already tapping your pencil on your text-book as your...

What does successmeant to you? Is it fame and fortune you want...or something else? (Focus).
February 1, 2003... Olympic silver and bronze medalist Michelle Kwan is the most decorated figure skater in recent history. Along with dozens of other awards over the years, in 2001 she won the Sullivan Award, which is presented to the nation's most outstanding...

Role models for success. (Take Action).
February 1, 2003... The people who make a difference in our lives are not necessarily the ones who've won the most medals or attended the best schools. They are the ones who have cared about us and inspired us. Make a list of some of your role models. Then think...

Scholarships in advertising. (Searching for Scholarships).
February 1, 2003... There's a catchy tune with a driving beat that's been thumping around and around in your head all day. Now you know where it came from-you heard it in a commercial. You love watching the specials on award-winning ads from all over the...

Scholarship watch. (Searching for Scholarships).
February 1, 2003... Here is a sampling of the scholarships available to qualified students interested in pursuing a career in advertising. University of Texas at Austin Department of Advertising Award Amount: $500 to $2,000 Number of Awards: About 12...

Give yourself options: are you ready to keep going whenever life interrupts your plans? Here are some hints for how to. (Strategies for Success).
February 1, 2003... Pull a card, and you're a doctor with a big income. Spin the wheel, and your house burns down. In the board game LIFE [R], your success depends on lots of things you can't control--the spin of the wheel, the cards you draw, the number of...

How to ruin any job interview: here are some job spoilers you should know about. (Getting Hired).
February 1, 2003... You're lying on your bed listening to your favorite new CD, daydreaming about your plans for life after the last day of school. Suddenly the music stops. There at the foot of your bed are your parents, just standing there with serious...

A day in the life of an EMT. (Tech Connection).
February 1, 2003... Car accidents, gunshot wounds, heart attacks, and other life-threatening emergencies--they're all part of an Emergency Medical Technician's job. No matter the situation, it is always about caring for people. The call comes in. A 65-yearold...

Choosing a major: choosing a college major is nothing to take lightly. It's a major undertaking! (College Bound).
February 1, 2003... Choosing a college can be a difficult task, but the challenge doesn't stop there. What will you study? Every student must take certain basic courses, but the choice of a major is up to you. So what major is the right one for you--and how...

A summer to remember: whether you spend it at a job, in an internship, or volunteering, summer vacation is a great time to get a taste of your future career. (Special Feature).
February 1, 2003... New teachers in Rocklin, California, got a gift this school year--a tubful of gym passes, food, and other freebies from local businesses. It was Rocklin Chamber of Commerce's summer intern, Elham Nurbakhsh, who made it all happen. The...

Hot jobs in advertising: is there an advertising career in your future? (Hot Jobs).
February 1, 2003... Just think If there were no advertisements on TV or in magazines, you might not know which music CD was released last Tuesday or the best place to get your hair cut. Ads tell people about products and services that are available. Many people...

Hot jobs in advertising. (Hot Jobs Chart).
February 1, 2003... You've seen ads that made you laugh. You've seen some that were clever and exciting. A few may even have touched you. There are good jobs in advertising waiting for creative people with a flair for images, worlds, and persuasion. If you are one...

Virtual Visits. (News You Can Use).
February 1, 2003... As students approach decision-making time for the college admission process, interactive Web sites can assist them. Among the most useful sites are www.collegenet.com and www.collegeview.com, with virtual tours of college campuses as well as...

Career Counseling Kudos. (News You Can Use).
February 1, 2003... Nominate a colleague for a National Career Development Association award, to be presented at the national conference in Denver in June. Entries are due April 12; see www.ncda.org for details.

Career Cyber-search. (News You Can Use).
February 1, 2003... The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a recognized classic in career education. On-line, students can explore the OOH and its valuable information about career clusters at www.bls.gov/oco.