Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from February 2004

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from February 2004

Design internship.(Tips: news & trends)
February 1, 2004... Internships are like front-row tickets to a rock concert; everyone wants them, there just aren't enough to go around. Fortunately, there is something you can do... about the internship anyway. If you are having trouble scoring an internship,...

More than just a McJob.(a new term in the dictionary of restaurants)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The editors of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary have recently added the term McJob to their new eleventh edition. (Other dictionaries list the term too.) McDonald's was not very happy. Why didn't McDonald's thank them for the publicity?...

College--cheaper than you think.(Tips: news & trends)
February 1, 2004... Everyone knows that college isn't cheap. But do you know how much it will really cost you? $20,000 a year? $30,000? According to a survey by the American Council on Education (ACE), most Americans think that college costs more than $11,500...

Why chemistry? Chemicals make up everything you touch, see, and smell.(what do I do with ...?, knowing about chemistry)
February 1, 2004... What do a hairdresser, an exterminator, and a medical researcher have in common? Styling hair, killing bugs, and curing cancer are very different activities. But to do them, people need to know about the solutions that color and perm hair,...

Targeting hot job trends: when planning for your future career, you'll need to know today's job markets.
February 1, 2004... Hongtao Yu, Ph.D., loves his work. He studies cells, genes, and cancer at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Yu enjoys discovering new things. That's why he went into research--not just because biotech research...

How to do your best on a job test: nervous about taking tests? Here's how to put your best foot forward on any employment test.(getting hired)
February 1, 2004... For Elizabeth Kolmstetter, Ph.D., the challenge of hiring and training 50,000 qualified airport security screeners was an important one. The outcome of that challenge could well mean the difference between life and death. Hired in January 2002...

The power of a mentor connection: looking for encouragement and direction in your life? Try finding a mentor.(special feature)
February 1, 2004... When Jason Ritter was a child, his famous father, the late John Ritter, would analyze movies and discuss what worked--and what didn't--with the youngster. "I'll never forget that," Jason said in an interview with Scripps Howard. Now Jason...

Roommates: how to get along with them: it's not easy to share your space with someone else. Here's how to do it successfully.(college bound)
February 1, 2004... Going from high school to college involves many changes. One of the biggest is living with a roommate. Whether you room with a friend or someone you've just met, having a calm place to come home to is important. Be Realistic Natasha...

Scholarships "killer apps": no, they're not groundbreaking software programs. They're scholarship application errors that will kill your chances.(Searching for scholarships)
February 1, 2004... Wait! Before you begin that scholarship application, think about this: The application is your ticket to some welcome financial help, and you want to give yourself every chance to win it. Here are some all-too-common killer mistakes you should...

A work in progress: you can't expect to produce a masterpiece all by yourself. Let constructive criticism help you create a better you.(strategies for success)
February 1, 2004... Ever since middle school, Nicholas Ferreri knew he wanted to be a broadcaster. "I was watching Live with Regis and Kathie Lee and something just clicked," he recalls. So, when he was accepted as a telecommunications major at Ball State...

If the career fits ... wear it! The fashion industry creates every piece of clothing on the market--from T-shirts to tuxedos.(tech connection)
February 1, 2004... Are you on the cutting edge of fashion? Do you have an eye for color and style and a feel for fabric? If that describes you, there are "sew" many career choices for you in the textile and fashion industry. Think about it--someone thinks...

Hot jobs in marketing and sales: do you enjoy working with people? Are you outgoing? If so, marketing and sales careers provide wide-ranging options.
February 1, 2004... Think about all the choices you have when you want to buy a product or select a service. How do you know just what is available? And more importantly, which is the best choice? The answers to questions like these form the basis of some...

Hot jobs in marketing and sales.(hot jobs chart)
February 1, 2004... According to Charles Brower, past president of Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, "There is no such thing as 'soft sell' and "hard sell" There is only 'smart sell' and 'stupid sell.'" If you are interested in sales and marketing, here are...

Hot or not?(career development)
February 1, 2004... Hot or Not? Directions: Complete the following activities related to hot jobs and your interests. 1. Complete the chart below about hot jobs. Jobs in This Field Trends Making What Interests ...

Career World[R] 2004-2005 planning calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... 2004-2005 Career World Planning Calendar FOCUS SPECIAL FEATURE SEPT. Breaking the Setting Goals for ...