Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from January 2004

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from January 2004

Community college: a ticket to a top university?(tips news & trends)
January 1, 2004... Maybe your GPA just wasn't quite high enough. Or maybe you didn't do as well as you had hoped on the SATs. Whatever the case, there may be some reason that you feel your chances of getting into that big university or exclusive college of your...

Me and my shadow day.(tips news & trends)
January 1, 2004... With almost endless career options to choose from, how can you know which career path you really might want to follow? Sure, you can read about careers in books and in the newspaper. But wouldn't it be great to experience first-hand what...

The road to resolutions.(tips news & trends)
January 1, 2004... New Year's Eve--a popular time to make resolutions--is a great time to set some career-related goals. But the hardest part of any resolution is keeping it. After the excitement of the holidays wears off, many resolution-makers forget about...

Don't shy away from public speaking class: it may be as scary as a horror movie, but braving a public speaking class can give you the edge.(what do I do with ...?)
January 1, 2004... "Public speaking? Not me!" If you feel this way, you're not alone. "Anxiety [about] speaking is the number-one fear for professional men. It's the number-three fear for women. Death is number six," says Professor Robert E. Rosenthal, head of...

Six steps to success: going somewhere? Fill your dream suitcase with these success secrets and keep that destination in sight.(focus)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... For Sondra Clark of Bellingham, Washington, life is good. She has traveled to Africa as a spokesperson for the relief organization Childcare International. Now the 14-year-old treks around the United States to encourage donations for the...

Sharpen your skills.(take Action)
January 1, 2004... The right attitude and outlook are essential for success. Fill in the blanks for each of the areas below to see how well you are doing. Imagination If you were to take time to just daydream today, what distractions would you have to...

How to find scholarships: it's almost impossible to start a scholarship search too early.(Searching for scholarships)
January 1, 2004... Despite the rising cost of tuition, many students are able to attend colleges and universities. How do they do it? They find--and win--scholarships. Scholarships are a unique form of financial aid. Unlike student loans, they do not have to...

Jobs in sports: non-athletes can find exciting and challenging work in the sporting world.(Behind-the-Scenes)
January 1, 2004... You've probably played a variety of sports, whether in formal competition or just for fun. Maybe you've wondered about whether or not you could make it as a professional athlete in your favorite sport. But have you ever thought about the many...

Hot jobs in sports: behind the scenes.(hot jobs chart)
January 1, 2004... You don't have to be an athlete to enjoy a career in sports. Whether you enjoy football or figure skating, you can find a satisfying job behind the scene. Jobs and Minimum Responsibilities ...

Zeroing in on a high-tech career: a career in radiologic technology means you're a vital member of the patient care team.(Radiologic Technologist)
January 1, 2004... If you've ever broken your arm, twisted an ankle, or suffered from a serious upper respiratory infection, then you've probably come in contact with a radiologic technologist. Also called radiograpbers, these professionals use X-ray...

Questions R us: what to ask at a job interview: an interview is a two-way street. And you'll cruise through if you're prepared to answer questions--and to ask them.(getting hired)
January 1, 2004... Kyle was feeling good about his interview with a sporting goods firm. His clothes were neatly pressed, and his resume was in hand. He sailed easily through questions such as "What are your strengths?" and "What should we know about you?" But...

First jobs: lessons in disguise: that first job can be something to pass the time, or a ticket to the future. Make the most of it!(special feature)
January 1, 2004... There it is--your first job. It looms ahead of you, just waiting with promises of paychecks and independence. However, it is also a bit intimidating. How do you know which job is right for you? Should you look for one that simply gives you some...

Watch out for culture shock: interviewing for a new job can feel like traveling in a foreign country. Follow these tips to learn the local customs.(strategies for success)
January 1, 2004... When Nikki Turec interviewed for an editorial job at a small publishing firm, she was surprised by one of the questions. "They asked if I was a social person," she recalls. "I thought they were joking." They weren't. Once on the job, she...

How to avoid first-year pitfalls: you can sidestep some of the most common problems new college students face.(college bound)
January 1, 2004... Freshman year at college can be traumatic. But many of the classic pitfalls can be avoided. Here is a look at 10 common problems to anticipate and how to prevent them. 1 A Slow Start Cynthia Hernandez, coordinator of new student...

Planning calendar: 2004-2005.(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... Planning Calendar: 2004-2005 SPECIAL FOCUS FEATURE SEPT. Breaking the Setting Goals for Gender...