Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from November 2005

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from November 2005

Monkey business?(use of climbing tools by arborists )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... No way. Hanging in the tress is all in a day's work for arborists. Arborists are trained and licensed to climb to great heights to prune, trim, shape, feed and care for trees. These specialists use a variety of equipment, such as hand tools,...

Would you go far to get far?(analysis on career decision making)
November 1, 2005... Where you choose to get a job and live will determine many things about your life--how much of your paycheck you'll get to keep, whether you'll be entertained outside of work, whether you'll need to share the rent on an apartment or be able to...

Ten best places for workers.(business locations)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... These lists take into account the cost of business, the cost of living, job and income growth, education level of residents, crime rates, and culture and leisure options. Vogt notes that these lists are particularly useful for people with very...

Ten most affordable cities.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Here's where your paycheck will go far. 1. New London, Conn. 2. Huntsville, Ala. 3. Baltimore 4. Harrisburg, Pa. 5. Tulsa, Okla. 6. Rock Island, Ill. 7. Troy, N.Y. 8. Corpus Christi, Texas 9....

Ten least affordable cities.(career world 411)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... It will be harder to stretch your paycheck to meet your needs in these cities, though they have other advantages. 1. New York 2. San Francisco 3. Stamford, Conn. 4. San Jose, Calif. 5. San Diego 6. Santa Barbara,...

U.S.A. speaks out!(career opportunities in U.S.A)
November 1, 2005... " My original reason for choosing Huntsville was true love--for my husband. I've lived on both U.S. coasts, [in] the Midwest, Mexico, and Japan. I am proud to call Huntsville home for its wonderful combination of Southern charm and growing...

A.D.D. on the job: for someone with attention deficit disorder, choosing the right career may take extra effort--but it's out there!(smart choices)
November 1, 2005... In grade school, Rob Surratt was the kid who wiggled, squirmed, and "kicked the legs of the desk. I always needed to move around." Today Surratt, 21, a communications major (and part-time surfer) at the University of Hawaii, knows one thing for...

Glamour job.(career of Lily Chen)(Interview)
November 1, 2005... Lily Chen, 27 WHERE: Los Angeles EDUCATION: University of California at Irvine, B.A., political science and sociology; MKC Beauty Academy, professional makeup artist certificate JOB: Freelance professional makeup artist CW:...

Surgeons of steel: collision repair technicians transform a twisted wreck into a like-new car.(tech route)
November 1, 2005... How would you like to perform an operation without any blood or guts? You can, if you're a surgeon of steel. To be a surgeon of steel, more commonly known as an automobile collision repair technician, you don't need a medical degree--or...

Fill out the facts: you're one step closer to getting the job if you fill out a job application the right way. Here's how.(get the gig)
November 1, 2005... When you're starting out in the working world, you may find yourself in a catch-22. Employers want experienced workers, but to get that experience, you have to be hired first. For some job seekers, a tempting way to get around that is to...

The best of times: your finest moments can hold the clues to your future success.(focus)
November 1, 2005... What do you want to be when you grow up? Surely you've heard that question again and again. How do you even begin to make such a major decision? Many people--parents, well-meaning aunts, close role models like teachers and coaches--are...

Where do I go with physics?(career map)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2005... Are you interested in a job that's out of this world? Wanting work that will take you to new heights or launch you on thrilling adventures--on this planet and beyond? Studying physics could be your ticket to a cool career. You don't have to be...

Gamers get down to business: it takes a team to create a cool video game.(teamwork in Blue Fang Games)
November 1, 2005... Uh-oh! Maybe that Bengal tiger exhibit should have been constructed with a taller fence. With no warning at all, two of the huge cats have hopped the enclosure and are chasing screaming guests around the park[ Better rein them in before anybody...

The road to hogwarts.(Gary Gero views about his career)(Interview)
November 1, 2005... Gary Gero trains animals for movies, television shows, and commercials. Career World spoke with him on the set of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which is in theaters on November 18. CW: How did you get started in your career? ...

Laundry 101.(methods by Soap and Detergent Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... ON THE LIST OF FIRSTS that come with growing up and heading out into the real world, doing one's own laundry may rank near the top. For the laundry-challenged student, the Soap and Detergent Association offers some tips to get you started. ...

Happiness is ...(survey on happiest workers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... HAIRDRESSING, evidently. A British poll found that hairdressers rated themselves as the happiest workers. Forty percent of hairdressers said they're "extremely happy" in their jobs and gave their career a stunning 10 out of 10 on a...