Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from January 2005

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from January 2005

A cool close-up.(cinematography)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Underwater cinematographer Bob Cranston films a loggerhead sea turtle in the Caribbean Sea near the Bahamas. Underwater cinematographers and photographers must be skilled divers and use special, sturdy equipment.

Instant messaging at work.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... CHIME. CHECK. REPLY. SEND. You probably do this every day. America Online reports that 90 percent of net-savvy teens and young adults send instant messages (IMs). It's a great way to communicate. You can keep up with friends, find out the math...

Ask Career World.(career world 411)
January 1, 2005... Q When should I start looking for a summer job?--Jen, 16 A Would you believe it's not too early to start looking for a summer job now? "January is a perfect time to start preparing for initiating the summer job hunt, especially if teens are...

What is an ... Esthetician?(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Estheticians are nonmedical skin-care specialists, Face it, skin care is a hot field. Many people want to keep their largest organ looking healthy, fresh, and young while fighting forces such as sun exposure and aging. Estheticians can help....

Adventure careers: think outside the cubicle!(travel writer, oceanographer, adventure trip guide, photo journalist)
January 1, 2005... Does the idea of dressing in business-casual clothes and sitting in a gray, partitioned-off cubicle make you want to scream? Maybe you crave something that offers a bit more adventure. If so, you're in luck. What does adventure mean? "What...

What's your next step after high school?
January 1, 2005... Not sure if college is for you--now or ever? Join the club. Even many kids whose parents bought them Harvard-emblazoned diapers feel that way. I've been a college, career, and personal counselor to more than 2,000 people ages 13 to 63....

Somebody to lean on: great jobs in counseling.
January 1, 2005... One reason the song "Lean On Me," by Bill Withers, is a classic is that all people can relate to needing help in some situations--from small, everyday uncertainties to big, take-over-your-life problems. Counselors lend that hand. They help...

Your personal tipping point: find the best balance between work and school.
January 1, 2005... There are 24 hours in a day. Kids learn that fact in kindergarten. But many high school students don't think much about it until they get a job during the school year. Suddenly, 24 hours doesn't seem like enough time. "Students think they...

GM: inspiration, motivation, imagination ... What's driving your future?
January 1, 2005... What inspires you more--chemistry class, the drawings you cover your notebook with or the new software you just loaded onto your computer? Are you motivated by writing, calculating numbers or using your hands to create something? Can you...

Kristin's career diary.(starting out)(Column)
January 1, 2005... I've been working hard on my job hunt since my last entry. I finished designing my portfolio. Now I'm sending samples to companies in my area. There have been a few no's. Not everyone's hiring. But there's a bright side to this--the...

Where do I go with history? The past can help your future.(career map)
January 1, 2005... How will history help you get a job or find a career? It will be hard to find an employer who will say "You're hired" just because you can rattle off important battles of the Civil War or name the 17th president of the United States--right? ...

The life electric: electricians make life better, one cable at a time.
January 1, 2005... At the flick of a switch, a light comes on. At the touch of a button, electricity rushes at warp speed to your microwave so you can warm a slice of pizza. Electricity zips to your TV as soon as you turn it on. It's hard to imagine life without...

'Do you have any questions?'.(school & skills)
January 1, 2005... You're in a job interview. It's gone well so far. You've dressed appropriately, kept up eye contact, smiled, and answered the interviewer's questions reasonably well. You haven't choked, burst into inappropriate giggles, or lost focus. Now...

The home team: a peek inside reveals how people work together to construct a swell place to dwell.
January 1, 2005... It takes more than a hammer and nails to build a house. A house under construction in Dana Point, Calif., is a perfect example. By the time the house is finished, which will take nearly a year, more than 20 people will have contributed...

Science superstar!(life on the road ahead)(gerontologist Allie Hewlett recieves award)
January 1, 2005... In May of 2004, 17-year-old Allie Hewlett of Shelbyville, Ky., attended the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Portland, Ore. At the fair, she met Nobel laureates, scientists, and students from all over the world. But she...

Reallionaire.(Reallionaire : Nine Steps to Becoming Rich from the Inside Out)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2005... (reel-yeh-NAIR): noun. A person who pursues his or her purpose and passion with authenticity, sincerity, and honesty, whether he or she has a million dollars in the bank or a nickel in their pocket (From Reallionaire, by Farrah Gray with Fran...

Degrees of celebrity.
January 1, 2005... Some celebs started on a slightly different path before they became famous. Others took time out from stardom to earn college degrees. Can you match each celeb with his or her alma mater and area(s) of study? 1. Chuck D. 2. George Eads...

Teacher's guide.(Illustration)
January 1, 2005... Career World TEACHER'S GUIDE Article Discuss Write Ask students: Try Self-Discovery Adventure * What is your Use Linda...

2004-2005 planning calendar.(Illustration)(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... 2004-2005 Career World Planning Calendar SPECIAL SMART FOCUS FEATURE CHOICES SEPT. I Can Go Starting Out: Big University Anywhere. ...