Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from January 2003

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from January 2003

Smile when you say this. (Tips News & Trends).
January 1, 2003... A new craze sweeping corporate America is the "elevator speech," named for the 16 seconds you typically spend with a stranger in an elevator. According to motivational speaker Craig Harrison, these mini-speeches can help you promote yourself....

Dorm, sweet dorm? (Tips News & Trends).
January 1, 2003... Are you torn between going away to school and commuting to a two-year college? Now there is a new option that is growing in popularity: on-campus housing at community colleges. In the past, students went to community colleges so that they...

Top 10 jobs for people who. (Tips News & Trends).
January 1, 2003... The Princeton Review's Guide to Your Career (4th Edition) offers some career suggestions for people with a variety of needs and interests. Here are a few. Top 10 Jobs for People Who Can't Stand Ties or Pantyhose 1. Computer programmer...

Out of the lab and into the world: there's much more to science than beakers and Bunsen burners. Here's why it's a good subject to study. (What Do I Do With...?).
January 1, 2003... Do your eyes glaze over when it comes to science class? Even though you might catch yourself asking just why you have to take science, the answer is often right in front of you. Science at Every Turn Take a minute to look around you....

You've gotta have a plan: Jamika was on the road to nowhere until she received some unexpected direction from an even more unexpected guide. (Focus).
January 1, 2003... Jamika couldn't believe she was sitting in front of the principal's office in one of the chairs usually reserved for people in very big trouble. "All I said was, 'I really don't care about what I'm going to do after high school.' Then Mrs....

Auto service techs of the 21st century: as automobiles have evolved and become more sophisticated, so have the skills of the men and women who repair them. (Tech Connection).
January 1, 2003... According to Tom Richardson, national manager-east of the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) organization, there are over 20 computers and five mites of wiring in a typical new car today. This should interest anyone who thinks...

Going with the flow--how current trends affect the job market: ever tried paddling against the current? It's pretty tough going. But going with the flow is a whole lot more productive. (Special Feature).
January 1, 2003... Planning for your future is kind of like paddling a canoe on a river. As long as you know which direction the current is flowing, it's not too difficult to make headway. Like a river, the future may take a few unexpected twists and turns, but...

Quick! Take cover! A cover letter is your best ticket to a great job--if you know how to write a good one! (Getting Hired).
January 1, 2003... Imagine this scenario for a moment: Your front doorbell rings. When you open the door, and before you can say a word, an earnest looking young woman begins to tell you all about her educational experience, past job history, and salary...

A college visit checklist: in the complex process of choosing a college, don't underestimate the importance of the college visit. (College Bound).
January 1, 2003... Choosing a college can be a daunting task. Typically it involves wading through tons of view books, CDs, videos, and Web sites, comparing programs and services, and talking with students or college officials. After your choices have been...

Indispensable you: success at work means standing out above the rest. (Strategies for Success).
January 1, 2003... When you're a cashier and there's not a customer in sight, it's the perfect time to chat with co-workers and take a breather, right? Susan Zasciurinskas, a 20-year-old sophomore at Cedar Crest College in Pennsylvania, doesn't think so. ...

Hot jobs in the environment: humans have had an enormous impact on the environment. But professionals are working hard to preserve and protect our precious earth. (Hot Jobs).(Illustration)
January 1, 2003... Our natural resources are precious, and they must be protected. A growing world population and increasing technology threaten water sources, the air, and plant and animal life. Ecologists, conservation scientists, environmental engineers,...