Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from November 2006

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from November 2006

Dear educator.
November 1, 2006... As an educator, you know all too well that students learn and excel in many different ways. Some students are talented writers; others are talented speakers. Some express themselves best by creating art; others, by creating or performing music....

The lying game.(lies in office can land an employee in unemployment)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Beware what your coworkers tell you--it might not be the truth. It's no lie: About one in five workers lies at the office at least once a week, according to a survey by CareerBuilder.com. The top reasons respondents give for lying are to...

What's in a name?(email address should be good for a resume)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... As the old saying goes, you have only one chance to make a first impression. So what does an e-mail address such as Party gurrrl@hotmail.com or wild_n_crazy_guy2006@yahoo.com say to prospective employers? As many young job seekers have found,...

What's cooking?(Michael Hammonds becomes Best Teen Chef 2006 )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Michael Hammonds knows his way around a kitchen--and he has the title to prove it. Last April, the 18-year-old from Red Oak, Texas, beat out 20 other high school seniors to become the Art Institutes' Best Teen Chef 2006. In winning the...

The book report.(increase in prices)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Saving money for college? Don't forget to factor in the cost of books. During the 2005-2006 school year, the price tag for books and supplies ranged from $801 to $904. SOURCE: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE STORES

Student government.(Michael Sessions appointed as mayor of Michigan)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... A year ago, the most publicized mayoral race in the United States focused on the town of Hillsdale, Mich., population 8,233. There, 18-year-old Michael Sessions, a write-in candidate who used money from his summer job to pay for his campaign,...

'Tis the season.(employment during holidays increase)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... During the holidays, millions of people head to local department stores--to make money, not spend it. In December 2004, 1.8 million people were employed at department stores, an increase of 50,900 over November and 195,500 over October...

Have job, will travel.(time taken to reach work increases)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... How long are you willing to travel to get to work? Can you spend an hour behind the wheel--or is a 10-minute bus ride more your speed? Supersized commutes--more than an hour each way--are becoming more commonplace. "Extreme...

The math problem.(maths importance in career development)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Here's a math equation that might stump you: * Four of five teens believe that math is important for achieving career goals. * Only half of teens plan to take the advanced math classes they know will help them get ahead. Also,...

Traffic stats.(Statistical table)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The number of commuters Who travel at least one hour Each way increased 47.7 percent From 1990 to 2000. million commuters 1990: 6.7 million 2000: 9.9 million Note: Table made...

Hands-on experience: if you like to work with your hands, you have a lot of great career options.(Cover story)
November 1, 2006... Do you get a charge out of taking things apart and putting them back together? Do you learn best by direct involvement--trying something with your hands rather than reading or hearing about it? Have you ever looked at a piece of furniture or a...

Get animated! Animators bring imaginary characters and fantastic places to virtual life in 3-D.
November 1, 2006... In the opening scene of X2: X-Men United, a mutant character called Nightcrawler invades the White House. He teleports around the Oval Office, evading the shots of Secret Service agents and launching a blur of punches and kicks. He's a former...

How to wow! First impressions stick with prospective employers. Here's how to shine right from the start.
November 1, 2006... Some employers decide in the first couple of minutes of an interview whether they'll hire you or send you a "thanks, but no thanks" letter. They base that decision in part on their first impression. "It's human nature to form an opinion based...

When tech meets health: the growing field of health technology is helping form the backbone of medicine.
November 1, 2006... Get me the epinephrine, stat!" cries the fictional emergency room doctor as he plunges into another life-and-death drama on TV. Over the course of the next 60 minutes, the doctors race to save the lives of many patients. It's satisfying drama...

Beat the clock: student share time-management strategies that can work for you!
November 1, 2006... Ashley Rudd typically starts her day by 6 a.m. The Bedford, Mass., high school senior's classes begin at 7:21. By the time the school day ends, she has been assigned homework in most subjects. After school ends at 2:01, she rushes home,...

Shop talk: behind the counter at one popular surf, board, and skate shop is a "tribe" of passionate retail pros.(retail stores can be a good career destination)
November 1, 2006... Before you buy your next fancy coffee drink or spot the perfect pair of jeans, think about this: A team of people worked together to make that product available to you. They also had a hand in enticing you into the shop and, perhaps, helping...

Where do I go with earth science?(geoscientists)
November 1, 2006... The world's the stage for geoscientists, or people who work in the earth sciences. The prefix geo- comes from the Greek word geo, which means "earth." To understand the planet Earth's systems, history, and future and to make the best use of its...