Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from February 2008

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from February 2008

Ready for takeoff.(at work)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An airline pilot and a first officer work together to safely lift a craft into the sky. Airline pilots fly not only passenger and cargo jets but also smaller craft for firefighting, police work, military missions,...

Bright workers, big cities.(career world 411)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Where do you see yourself in the years? Will you be a young professional on the go in a bustling metropolis? If so, you might want to start choosing your future hometown now. Check out this list of the top 10 cities for young professionals from...

Safety gets smoked.(career world 411)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cigarettes and work don't mix. Smoking is not only a leading cause of cancer and respiratory illness but also a contributing factor in workplace injuries. A recent survey of Canadian workers found that smokers were...

BAD questions.(career world 411)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... A job interview can be the first step in a successful career path, but it can also be a sticky situation. While it's important for ah employer to get to know a candidate, some questions are unethical or even illegal. "It's not uncommon for...

A job with a view.(career world 411)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you seek adventure--in life and work? Then you might want to check out CoolWorks.com, a site that connects career-minded adventurers to seasonal and full-time jobs "in some of the greatest places on Earth." A new...

The science of sports.(career world 411)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Football players have a lot to thank scientists for. In the 1920s, football helmets were little more than leather beanies. Today's football helmet offers 350 degrees of high-tech head protection. That new technology...

Scam slam!(career world 411)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Watch out for bogus work-at-home jobs! More than 3 million people fall for work-at-home scams every year. "Employers" prey on workers who want to stay at home by setting up fake companies that claim to give people data-entry and marketing jobs...

Air your thoughts.(career world 411)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Your turn to make the news! Grab a video camera and make a film that covers the issues you care about. Every year, C-SPAN's StudentCam contest gives young filmmakers a chance to share their thoughts on current...

Report from the real world: three recent grads give the scoop on life after school.(focus)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When you're busy with school, friends, and activities, you may not think about what life will be like after high school or college graduation. Even if you do start thinking about the "real world," chances are you'll...

Best internship ever! Here's how to get the most out of your on-the-job experience.(groundwork)
February 1, 2008... Think all interns file and answer phones? Think again. Mindy Ramaker designed Web sites, managed a client relationship, and wrote copy for Fortune 500 companies when she interned with a marketing firm in Dallas. Interning offers more than...

Behind the lens: photographers shed light on their work.(career spotlight)(Interview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Being a professional photographer involves more than pointing and clicking. One day you might be photographing a no-hitter at Dodger Stadium, the next could find you shooting Green Sweater #346 for a fashion...

Wish you were here: oh, the places you'll go if you work on a cruise ship!(school to work)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Woo-hoo!" That joyous whoop follows Malcolm Burn everywhere aboard the Carnival cruise ship Victory. As cruise director, he takes fun very seriously. It's his job, after all, to make sure people have fun. His...

Robo-powered: robots won't work without people power. Could you be one of those people?(tech talk)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If robots had feelings, this one would be bored. In the middle of the MAGLEV, Inc., training floor, outside Pittsburgh, the robot sits in a yellow plastic corral, looking forlorn. Its temporary job is to be cute for...

May I see your references? Be prepared with a team of people who can sing your praises.(get the gig)
February 1, 2008... Your dream job finally has ah opening, and you're going in for ah interview! Do you have everything you'll need? Your resume? Check. A working pen? Check. Can-do attitude? Check. Your reference list? Huh? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you...

Where do I go with algebra?(career map)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Did you realize that your algebra homework may be giving you a jump start on your future? Solving for x comes in handy all the time. Algebra can help you function in the world, whether you're doing your taxes,...

Hands-on work.(Career World Looks Back)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When human hands can't get the job done, enter the robot with the long tentacle-like arms! This robot, the Mobot Mark II, was developed in the early 1960s by Hughes Aircraft. It was built to work in hazardous...