Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from November 2004

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from November 2004

What is an ... astrobiologist?(career world 411)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Astrobiologists look for answers to this question: "Does life exist anywhere else in the universe?" Astrobiologists probably don't expect to find green humanoids with three eyes and pink antennae. But they do study the origin, evolution,...

Business and play: together at last!(career world 411)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Is being an entrepreneur fun? It is when you're playing Disney's Hot Shot Business online game. The game gives players a realistic and challenging taste of what it takes to start and run a business. The game welcomes players to Opportunity...

Nightmare jobs!(career choice)(dangerous work teens should avoid)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Looking for after-school or weekend work? Avoid unsafe jobs! The National Consumers League issued this list of the five worst job areas for teens. 1. Agriculture: This is the most dangerous industry for young workers. The risk of fatal...

Legal limits on jobs.(labor law)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The federal government sets limitations on the kind of work teens legally may or may not do. How much do you know about federal labor laws? Check off the job situations that you think are OK according to the federal government's youth labor...

Taking time out: for some students, gap years can be a meaningful bridge between high school and the rest of their lives.
November 1, 2004... Swoosh! Another stolen ball, another basket for the other team. Things are getting out of hand, so the coach immediately calls a time-out so the team can regroup, focus, and execute the game plan. In sports, time-outs are often the key to...

Winter break brainstorm: here's how to explore future careers during your free time.(smart choices)
November 1, 2004... Think you might get bored during winter break? Here are some fun cures for boredom that just may help you decide on a future career. BECOME AN INSTANT 'EXPERT' Whether your interest is antique dolls, flying cars, or baking, you'll be...

Be part of the inn crowd: the hospitality industry is growing. There's room for you in this exciting field!(hot jobs)
November 1, 2004... It's a moment Ann Alba will never forget. As resident manager of the Broadmoor, a luxury resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., Alba once escorted a VIP guest to his suite, rattling off the hotel's history along the way. When they got to the...

Writing the College Essay.(school & skills)(for college applications)
November 1, 2004... College applications require test scores and transcripts--but those tell only a part of your story. The essay is your opportunity to show the admissions staff who you really are. So you want your essay to shine with confidence and creativity....

Working with kids: beyond the classroom: do you play well with others? Then you might work well with kids!
November 1, 2004... Many people say, "I love kids. What career should I choose?" Nine times out of 10, a conversation about teaching will follow. "Most of the students I see feel that if you want to work with kids, the ultimate career and the only job...

Many careers in one theater: Career World goes behind the scenes at the Roundabout Theater Company in New York City to find out just how many people it takes to stage a play and delight an audience.(teamwork)
November 1, 2004... The audience members in the American Airlines Theater in the heart of New York City aren't looking at the gilded walls and pretty murals around them. Their eyes and ears are riveted to the stage, where actors Peter Krause and Carla Gugino are...

Laying out your future: desktop publishing blends technical and creative skills ... and it's a hot field!(tech route)
November 1, 2004... WANTED: Creative people who love working with computers. Must love solving knotty problems. Knack for looking as a blank page and imagining possibilities, Communication skills a must. Does that sound like you? Then computer graphics, which...

Where do I go with ... music? Do you hear music in your future? These four successful people did, too.(career map)
November 1, 2004... Some people cry at the opera. Others never feel more alive than when they're listening to their favorite band and playing air guitar. Then there are people who walk around all day singing or whistling to themselves, just because they like...

Starting out: Kristin's career diary, part 3.(life on the road ahead)(industrial designers)(Brief Article)(Column)
November 1, 2004... It's been a few weeks since my first job interview. Although no one offered me a job, this experience was a steppingstone in my hunt for my first design job. Now my attention is on finishing my portfolio. I want to show my talents as a...

Career toon.(life on the road ahead)
November 1, 2004... ROUNDUP: Tell us what you're doing now to prepare for your career. We'll print a selection of your career-prep stories in a future issue of Career World! CareerWorld@weeklyreader.com This spacious, south facing locker is located...

Do it now.(life on the road ahead)(career choice)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... It's never too early to start testing the waters of a career you think you'd like to pursue. Volunteering. entering contests, or taking part-time jobs can help you decide whether you really like the day-today work of your dream career. I...

Setting the lead out.(Career World[R] looks back)(typesetting)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Once upon a time, skilled typesetters set the words and images for newspapers by hand, using lead blocks. This typesetter is making up a sports page for The New York Times in 1942. The method shown here was used into the 1980s. Today,...

Have you ever felt that you needed to take a little time out before continuing on your life's path?
November 1, 2004... Dear Educator: Have you ever felt that you needed to take a little time out before continuing on your life's path? In our special feature this month, Career World meets with three students who took a "gap year" between high school and...

Planning calendar 2004-2005.(employment services)(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... FOCUS SPECIAL SMART FEATURE CHOICES SEPT. I Can Go Starting Out: Big University Anywhere. Kristin's or Small But Where Do ...