Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from October 2003

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from October 2003

Geometry: a new angle on your future.(what do I do with ...)
October 1, 2003... You've read the directions on the can of latex wall paint and know that a gallon covers 350 square feet. You've measured the room and bought just the right amount. You've calculated the amount of trim that will go around the doors and the...

Getting it right: how to deal with ethical dilemmas in the workplace isn't always easy or obvious. Here are some tools to help you sort it all.(focus)
October 1, 2003... In the beginning, the situation seemed simple enough. A few of Nick's variety store co-workers suggested he do what they did to make a few bucks--pocket any extra money in the register drawer at at the end of the day. "The owner trusts me....

Mission: job possible: your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find a job! To do so will take some job ad code breaking and clear communication!(getting hired)
October 1, 2003... Finding a job may sometimes seem like a real mission impossible, but it does not have to be that way. Like any other successful project, it just takes some solid preparation and planning--and that means decoding the ads. Strategies and...

The action behind the action: like to educate or entertain people, but want to stay behind the scenes? Try your hand at film video production.(tech connection)
October 1, 2003... Looking for an action-packed, creative job that entertains and informs people? Want to get into a growing field that combines technical and artistic skills? Think about film and video production--a field that is expected to grow faster than the...

Building your future career: a part-time job, no matter what the duties, can be valuable to your career development.(special feature)
October 1, 2003... Sooner or later, most teens think about taking a part-time job. Unless you're independently wealthy, or you're too busy with sports or other activities, chances are you too will consider it. But have you thought about just how part-time...

Hot jobs in teaching: you know that special teacher who loves the subject and makes you love it too? Maybe you could be just like that person someday.(hot jobs)
October 1, 2003... You've had a variety of teachers all through your school years. You remember the excellent ones--those who have had a positive impact on your learning, and even on your life. You want to be a teacher like that. You'll find that there are a...

Hot jobs in teaching.(hot jobs chart)
October 1, 2003... Hot jobs in Teaching According to Margaret E. Sangster (1838-1912), "No one should teach who is not in love with teaching." If you think teaching might be for you, you should explore a number of careers. Here are a few possibilities....

Funny business: humor on the job: here's what you need to know to reduce stress and improve morale at work.(strategies for success)
October 1, 2003... Dave had a good job in an orange juice factory, but he got canned. He just couldn't concentrate. OK, that may not be the funniest joke in the world, but humor on the job may be more important than you think. Believe it or not, laughter can...

Scholarships in teaching.(Searching for scholarships)
October 1, 2003... "My heart is singing for joy this morning!... The light of understanding has shone upon my little pupil's mind, and behold, all things are changed? These are the words of Annie Sullivan, famous teacher of her blind and deaf pupil, Helen Keller....

Confessions of an admissions officer: here's the inside scoop on what colleges are really looking for.(college bound)
October 1, 2003... My name, is... well, never mind. I'm an admissions officer at the University of... well, I guess that's not important either. With more students applying to colleges these days and the competition getting stiffer, students need to get the...

Doing the right thing.
October 1, 2003... Name -- Doing the Right Thing Directions: For each ethical dilemma, list a possible course of action, and evaluate the pros and cons. 1. A friend asks to use your employee discount, which is forbidden by company policy ...