Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from November 1 2000

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from November 1 2000

Information Technology's.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Turns Some Teens Off Pocket protectors. Flood pants. Taped eyeglasses. If these images make you think of information technology (IT) workers, you're not alone. Many teens view IT careers as "uncool, nerdy, or boring," according to a recent...

The Time Is Right for Workers with Disabilities.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The booming economy is bringing good news for people with disabilities. Because of a severe shortage of workers, recruiters are turning to people with disabilities to help fill job vacancies in corporate America. Currently, just 25 percent...

Algebra II + Trig + Pre Calc.
November 1, 2000... College Success Is a college degree in your future. Then you should think about taking challenging classes during high school, according to a study released by the U.S. Department of Education. The two most important predictors of college...

Surf Your Way to Scholarship Dollars.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Do you want to move your scholarship search into high gear? Then go on-line. Students are increasingly turning to the Internet to search scholarships. These databases have a lot of advantages: The computer can match details about your...

How to Run a Successful Business.
November 1, 2000... Anyone with a marketable idea and the initiative to make it work can start a business. Do you have what it takes? This article will help you find out. Mike Moylan and his brother Brendan were only high school students when the took the...

The Latest news on SAT Prep Courses.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... You no longer have to spend a lot of money to get help preparing for the SAT. Check out your options. SAT prep courses have been around for a long time, but for many students they just weren't available because of the cost involved. This,...

How to Act Professionally on the job.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... To be a star performer at work, perfect your on-the-job etiquette. What did these workers do wrong? * Maya finally lands her dream job assisting a clothing buyer at a department store. After three weeks on the job, Maya decides to take...

Hot Jobs in E-Business.
November 1, 2000... Discover the hot IT careers in the New E-conomy. E business, dot.coms--what's it all about? If you're not planning on a career as a software analyst or computer programmer, what's in it for you? Broadly defined, E-business involves...

is your Body Language on Your Side?
November 1, 2000... During job interviews, do you and your body send conflicting messages? Here's how to get your body in sync with your voice. Jonathan was totally prepared for his interview. At least he thought so. He had researched the company's Web site...

Chefs: Cooking Up a Dream Career.
November 1, 2000... Chefs use their imagination and skill to make people happy. When Angela Billings transferred to the chef program at Worcester (MA) Vocational High School, her future started to sizzle. Like many high-energy people who love pressure and a...

Do GooD anD Make MoneY in a NonPRoFit ORGaniZation.
November 1, 2000... You can find self-fulfilling work when you connect your idealism with employment opportunities. Here's how. Amber Coffman, 18, first saw homelessness when, at age 8, she visited a shelter where her mother volunteered. Two years later, she...