Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from October 2002

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from October 2002

Social studies: the timeless subject; open your mind to the past, and you'll be opening your eyes to the present and future. (What Do I Do With...?).
October 1, 2002... "Once upon a time...." Where do those words take you? In bed, snuggled under a blanket, as you listen to a bedtime story? Into the pages of your favorite childhood adventure storybook? Look up the word "history" in a dictionary. It's no...

The media and your career choice: can't wait to become a brain surgeon? Great! But in the meantime, don't let the media play with your mind! (Focus).
October 1, 2002... In 1992, Mae Jemison, the first black female astronaut, blasted into space. She thanked Nichelle Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. Jemison told Nichols that her TV character inspired her to pursue a scientific career. ...

Is there a lab coat in your future? In laboratories all over the United States, lab technicians or product safety inspectors are measuring and testing the products you use. (Tech Connection).
October 1, 2002... Get out your CD player or borrow a friend's. Go ahead--right now. OK, now turn it over, and look at the bottom. Chances are (unless someone peeled it off), you'll see a little sticker that reads something like, "This device complies with part...

Keeping your workload balanced: with so much to do and so little time, you'll need to develop some strategies to avoid overload. (Strategies For Success).
October 1, 2002... Have you ever watched a tightrope walker and wondered just how he or she managed to keep from tipping over? It takes incredible balance. You may walk that same tightrope some days by trying to keep up with al the demands on your time. With a...

How networking works: network you way to career success. (Getting Hired).
October 1, 2002... "It's not what you know, it's who you know." This old saying, while not entirely accurate, contains an element of truth. When it comes to planning careers and seeking jobs, networking pays dividends. Networking (the process of taking advantage...

Applying to college? Make time work for you! What's that sound? It's the tick...tick...tick of time. Now is a good time to start thinking about applying to college. (College Bound).
October 1, 2002... Hear that sound? Under the buzz of football practice and play rehearsal, it's the tick...tick...tick of time running short. If you're a senior, many college application deadlines are only weeks away, and you need to act fast. If you're a...

Hot jobs in hospitality: if you enjoy meeting people, then a career in hospitality might be right for you. (Hot Jobs).
October 1, 2002... Imagine a job that includes travel to faraway locations, activities such as line dancing and crafts, and the opportunity to meet 3,000 new friends every trip. Those were features of Brad Barber's job as a cruise staffer on a cruise line. Brad...

What it takes to lead. (Special Feature).
October 1, 2002... Do you want to be a leader? Have you ever had the urge to take charge and make the decisions for HI your team or group? Are you the kind of person who finds it hard to sit back and let others tell you what to do? Good leaders need to...

Scholarships in hospitality. (Searching for Scholarships).
October 1, 2002... Were you the first kid on your block to organize games and activities for your friends? As you grew, did you find that you genuinely liked helping people do the fun things they enjoyed? Perhaps you liked to cook special meals or bake treats for...