Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from November 2008

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from November 2008

UFO?(at work)(arborists )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] No, it's a trampoline--though certainly in an unlikely location high up in the boughs of California redwoods. These arborists suspended this platform 130 feet up in the trees and slept on it overnight before further...

Green momentum.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The "green economy" is growing fast. Jobs that help the environment are drawing more interest and support nationwide, and opportunities seem abundant. The Green Jobs Act, signed into federal law in 2007, provides $125 million for workforce...

Gas and plastic.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gasoline is taking a bigger bite out of teens' wallets than ever before--and some may be filling up on debt too. Nearly 70 percent of teens are buying gasoline with credit cards, according to a poll from Junior...

Food for thought.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Ever wonder what kinds of foods are smart for your brain? Here are some nutrition tips that will build up your gray matter and keep it sharp as you cut through homework, college research, and job applications. * Beans, dairy products, and...

Fed by farms.(career world 411)(Statistical table)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On average, each of our nation's farmers provides food and fibber for 142 people every year. This chart shows that farmers have become busier with each decade-the number of people that farmers serve has increased...

Party pro.(career world 411)(disk jockeys )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Have you got an ear for catchy beats? Are you brimming with fun and funk? You might work as a professional disc jockey (DJ). DJs are hard at work nightly, spinning requests at weddings, school dances, birthday...

A new day for horses.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Horses in peril have new friends: farmers. The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) has teamed up with the Animal Welfare Institute to form Project Wanted Horse. Stolen horses and former racehorses too old for the track are often at risk...

"If you were a superhero ...".(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Every candidate should go into a job interview prepared to answer these age-old questions: "What can you tell me about yourself?" and "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" But be on your toes! An interviewer may throw you a curveball....

One to watch: Kira Plastinina.(career world 411)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Don't call Kira Plastinina an up-and-coming fashion designer. At only 16 years old, she has definitely arrived. The teen is already a fashion phenom in her native Russia, where her brand pulled in $20 million in...

Caring for the big guys: horses, cows and occasional giraffe provide daily on-the-job adventures for large-animal vets.(focus)(Cover story)
November 1, 2008... The smoke-colored mare trots around the paddock, just out of reach of the halter held by Bob Rednour. Every time he advances, the skittish horse moves a little faster. "She's being difficult," says Rednour, who runs Large Animal Veterinary...

Beyond farming: forget shoveling hay. The agricultural jobs of the future are high-tech and hot.(tech talk)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Let's face it: As romantic as life on the farm might seem, most people just can't handle it. The labor's too hard; the hours and commitment, too much. But if you're interested in agriculture as a career, you...

A growing field: get the dirt on organic farming.(career spotlight)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] John Christian gets up late... for a farmer. His workday begins at 7 a.m., when he opens up his greenhouses, lets the chickens out of the henhouse, and waters the plants. His Nature's Edge Farm covers...

Go deeper: aquaculture provides some of the wettest work-place out there.(school to work)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This isn't Tony Soprano's way of swimming with the fishes. For Shannon Smith, 23, of Mission Viejo, Calif., cavorting with the sharks (of the nonhuman variety) is the perfect way to spend her workday. Smith...

We need a resolution: the way you handle on-the-job conflict can make or break you.(groundwork)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Conflict is inevitable. Whether you're clocking hours at a fast-food restaurant, working in retail, or interning in a corporate environment, you may find yourself having a difference of opinion with a customer, a...

Building an e-portfolio: resumes are good. Are electronic portfolios better?(get the gig)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As a journalism major at Arkansas Tech University, Ryan Casey McShane has spent his college career building a great background in writing and public relations. But he felt an ordinary resume couldn't do justice to...

The great outdoors: Jeremy Voss's landscaping business is all natural.(be your own boss)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jeremy Voss devotes his days to helping the planet. Voss, 30, of Denton, Texas, is an organic gardener who creates environmentally friendly landscaping. He doesn't use chemical fertilizers or human-made pesticides....

Destination: New England aquarium: here's how John Hanzl went from studying electrical engineering to hand-feeding sharks at the New England Aquarium.(career map)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [START] College and Graduate School Hanzl earned his Bachelor of Science in electrical/computer engineering from Boston University. "I love to know how things work and what makes them tick," he told Career...

Plowing adhead.(Career World[R] Looks Back)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... In 1905, a cutting-edge farmer could head out to his fields on a steam thresher outfitted with a self-feeder, stacker, and bagging attachment. Today, farmers have even more amazing technology to help them grow crops, tend to animals, and manage...

National career development standards.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... 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 that is essential to choose from a wide...

Conflict on the job.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Directions: Read "We Need a Resolution" (page 23) in the November/December 2008 issue of Career World. Then decide how you might best handle each workplace conflict described below. For an extra challenge, pick one of the scenarios to role-play...

Plan your e-portfolio.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Directions: After reading "Building an E-Portfolio" (page 26) in the November/December 2008 issue of Career World, use this worksheet to plan an e-portfolio to use with job, school, or scholarship applications. 1. Think about how you want...

Career scavenger hunt.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Directions: Choose a career that is of interest to you. Then fill in the fields below, using information you find on the Web or through other sources such as newspapers and personal contacts. Be sure to list your source for each item. ...

Comprehension check.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Directions: After reading the November/December 2008 issue of Career World, test yourself to see how much you have learned! 1. Which professional must be physically fit to meet the demands of his or her job? a. agricultural engineer...