Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from November 2007

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from November 2007

Safety in numbers.(at work)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When things go wrong on the slopes, the ski patrol is there to lend a hand (or a paw)! Ski patrollers are trained to handle anything from sprained ankles and broken gear to avalanche control and search and rescue....

It's the thought that counts.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Exchanging gifts with bosses and coworkers is a holiday tradition in offices across the country. But not all workers buy gift cards, coffee mugs, fruitcakes, or other old standbys. The Creative Group, a staffing service that specializes in...

A job for one season.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What teen doesn't need some extra cash, especially during the holidays? Here are a few seasonal gigs that you probably haven't considered, courtesy of Odd Jobs: 101 Ways to Make on Extra Buck, by Abigail R. Gehring:...

A pass on grades.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Want to say good-bye to grades? At a number of colleges, students receive written evaluations of their performance instead of traditional letter grades. Sarah Lawrence College, Bennington College, and the University of California, Santa Cruz,...

Actually, I'm an actuary.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Attention, math fanatics: Want a lucrative career that also lets you predict the future? Consider becoming an actuary. A what? An actuary is someone who specializes in risks--not taking them, but evaluating them. Actuaries use mathematical...

Simply the best.(career world 411)(National Engineering Design Challenge)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The National Engineering Design Challenge (NEDC) is an annual contest that invites students to create products that will help people with disabilities succeed in the workplace. In winning the 2007 competition, a team of eight students from...

Bite your tongue.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 36% of recruiters say the most common mistake candidates make during interviews is talking to much. Good communication is a two-way street, and big talkers are often not very good listeners. SOURCE: KORN/FERRY...

Leading the way.(career world 411)(Table)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Each year, scores of new college graduates with similar backgrounds and skills start hunting for jobs. How does one candidate gain an edge over another in a very competitive job market? In a recent survey, employers used a 5-point...

Under pressure.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Success stress getting you down? How far will you go to succeed in school? Here's the lowdown on student pressure to succeed. 44% of teens feel either a lot or an overwhelming pressure to do well in school--no matter the...

Careers in the great outdoors.(focus)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Are you into nature, outdoor activities, or adventure sports? Do you care deeply about protecting wildlife, natural resources, and the environment? If so, a career in the great outdoors may be just right for you. ...

Resume 101: not sure to build a strong first resume? Here are the basics.(get the gig)
November 1, 2007... Do you have a resume? If not, there's no time like the present! "It's never too early to develop a resume," says Lindsey Pollak, author of Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World. "In high school,...

Keyed into health care: speedy and scientifically inclined, medical transcriptionists help doctors communicate important info.(school to work)
November 1, 2007... Medical transcriptionist Tina Nesbitt found the job of her dreams by accident. A real one. Nesbitt, who knew she wanted to go into a field related to medicine but wasn't sure which one, found herself undergoing emergency surgery following...

A song for healing: music therapists bring harmony to the hearts of the people they help.(career spotlight)(Julie Guy )(Interview)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If music is the universal language, then music therapist Julie Guy can speak to the whole world. Guy, 32, owns The Music Therapy Center of California, which specializes in bringing music therapy services to...

Reach for the stars: the sky's not the limit for aerospace technicians.(tech talk)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the mornings as he leaves home, Greg Cecil is known to say, "I'm going to work on my spaceship." He's not joking; Cecil is a senior aerospace composite technician assigned to the space shuttle Discovery. He...

Let's not talk turkey: this Thanksgiving, why not let the dinner table conversation move from food and football to the future?(groundwork)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thanksgiving dinner is a great time to catch up with relatives and reminisce about the good old days. It can also be a great opportunity to talk about the good new days to come--that is, you can tap into your...

Creature feature: fantastic characters come to life at the hands of artist Tami Lane.(be your own boss)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Over the past decade, Tami Lane has worked with vampires, elves, orcs, mutants, and minotaurs. It's all part of the job for a special-effects makeup artist. At age 33, Lane is at the top of her field and she has an...

Where do I go with music?(career map)
November 1, 2007... Does the thought of a career in music make your heart sing? If so, you might be surprised by the variety of opportunities available to people who study music. Music colleges are ready to prepare students for those careers by offering a variety...

Sunscreen helps.(Career World[R] Looks Back)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ... if you work in the great outdoors, as surveyors do. The surveyors shown here, working in 1951, are taking measurements that will help turn this sandy stretch of land into the New Jersey Turnpike. Find out how...

National career development standards.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... National Career Development Standards 1. Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. 2. Students will complete school with the academic preparation...

Comprehension crossword.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Directions: After reading the November/December 2007 issue of Career World, test yourself to see how much you have learned! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Across 1. Actuary's expertise 4. Resume rule 6. Used therapeutically for a...

Career words.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Directions: After reading the November/December 2007 issue of Career World, complete this puzzle. Read each statement, and fill in the word from the issue that best relates to the statement. Then unscramble the circled letters to find the...

Resume planning work sheet.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Directions: Read the article "Resume 101" (page 12). Then complete the activity below. Ready to write a resume? Use this worksheet as a checklist for creating a rough draft. Then format your resume electronically using the Editorial...