Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from January 2001

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from January 2001

Career Web Sites for Teens.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Internet contains a wealth of job-hunting advice and information on various careers. If you're looking for a part-time or summer job, and you don't know where to begin, here are a few sites to get you started: ...

High Starting Salaries for the Class of 2000.(college graduates, salaries by category)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... New college graduates are discovering a red-hot job market, according to news from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Due to the booming economy, employers are scrambling to find workers-and for some jobs, they're willing to...

How to Write a Winning Cover Letter.(to send with resume)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... You've put the finishing touches on your resume, and you're ready to send it off. But wait. Don't send out your resume without a cover letter. An effective cover letter should do the following: * Serve as an Introduction. Capture the...

Award-Winning Scholarship Strategies.(applying for scholarships)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Don't let the thought of filling out lengthy scholarship applications get you down. Remember, you have to apply in order to win! These top 10 tips will help you make the most of your chances of winning a scholarship. 1. Make a couple of...

Sports Careers Not Just for Athletes.(career in sports)
January 1, 2001... There are more ways to hit a homer in your career than playing sports. It's one of the most dramatic moments in the world of sport: With seconds left on the clock, a player bursts into action and leaps from somewhere near the free-throw...

Employment Testing -- Be Prepared.(types of employment tests)
January 1, 2001... How you do on these tests could determine whether or not you get the job you want. I turned in my application to the shift manager. And I was getting ready to leave," says Lisa Filman, a high school senior. She was applying for a cashier...

How Three Students Found Their College Match.(selecting a college)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Three students. Three stories. Find out how their experiences can help you make your college choice. "Ask advice from everyone, but act with your own mind." So says an old Yiddish proverb. And that's pretty much the first advice most...

Developing Your Problem-Solving Skills.(problem-solving techniques and approaches)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Being a god troubleshooter requires patience, flexibility, and creativity. Here'' how to improve the skills you need. Four years ago, 11-year-old Cory Snyder, of Bowie, Maryland, recognized a problem. The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department...

Solving the Mystery of Sleep.(employment in sleep technology)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Wake up to the amazing new field of sleep technology. Imagine you wake up several times a night. You haven't had a good night's sleep in months. What would you do? You could go to see a doctor who specializes in sleep disorders. The doctor...

Building Your Career Portfolio.
January 1, 2001... Why not show your interviewer what you can do, and set yourself apart from other candidates? Here's how. You're at the $500,000 level of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Regis Philbin leans over, looks you straight in the eye, and reads off...

Helping Others.
January 1, 2001... If you want a career helping others, you'll find a growing demand for your services. Why not help yourself while you help others? When Aubyn Burnside, 15, of Hickory, North the average foster child Carolina, learned that carries all...