Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from October 2004

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from October 2004

A hero's welcome.(at work)(firefighting, career)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... This is the sort of scene no one wants to face--but America's 282,000 career firefighters are always prepared for such a situation. Each year, an average of 1.9 million fires are reported. About 30 percent are structural fires, like the one...

Computers: hot or not?(Career World 411)(career opportunities)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
October 1, 2004... COMPUTERS: Hot or Not? About four in 10 students don't believe that computer or technology skills are important for future success, according to a survey by the Student Loan Finance Corporation. Some experts say those students are missing...

Ask Career World.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... Q: I've always wanted to be a doctor, but I don't like science, and my grades aren't that great, Can I still be a doctor?--David, 15, New York. A: First, ask yourself why you want to be a doctor. What is it about being a doctor that...

What is an ... architectural acoustician?(career opportunities)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Listen up! An architectural acoustician is responsible for making sure that sound waves travel effectively from their source to the listener's ear. Every time you dearly hear a speaker in an auditorium or music in a theater or even a teacher in...

Before they were president.(ocupations)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Thomas Jefferson: Architect, inventor Abraham Lincoln: Postmaster, lawyer Andrew Johnson: Tailor Chester A. Arthur: Teacher Theodore Roosevelt: Rancher William Howard Taft: Court reporter Woodrow Wilson: Football...

Before they were in Congress.(occupations)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Law and business tend to be the most common professions of senators and representatives, and our current Congress is no exception. Other popular pre-Congress professions include public service, education, agriculture, and journalism. ...

Breaking news: a career in journalism gives you license to be nosy, dig deep, and reveal all the facts about important issues.(focus)(career choice)
October 1, 2004... On November 2, 2004, as approximately 100 million Americans stream to the polls to cast their votes for president, Mark Halperin, political director of ABC News, will spend the day roaming ABC's headquarters in New York City. Part of the time...

The s edge: Pulitzer-prize winner Matt Davies talks about how to turn a thought into a thought-provoking political cartoon.(close up)(interview)(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Matt Davies draws cartoons for a living, but he is out to do more than just make people laugh. He wants to inspire people to take a more critical look at the world around them. Davies, 37, is one of the top political cartoonists in the...

Working for the American people: careers in Congress are varied, exciting, and rewarding.(hot jobs)
October 1, 2004... Fascinated by politics and government? Passionate about public service? Eager to be in the thick of the American political system. making laws and working for the people? [f you answered yes, then working for a member of Congress is a career...

Many careers in one city hall: want to work to make your community a better place to live? Whatever your interest, city hall probably has a job for you.(teamwork)(community development)
October 1, 2004... Hubbard Avenue is a peaceful, tree-lined street in the middle of downtown Middleton, Wis. (population 16,000). As the main street downtown, it's home to upscale restaurants, a cozy diner, the city's historical museum, the public library, and...

Internships: stepping stones to employment.(smart choices)
October 1, 2004... It's a chicken-and-egg situation that never fails to fluster students and recent graduates: To get a job, you need work experience. But to get work experience, you need a job. Internships can be the bridge between zero experience and your...

A school for boatbuilders.(tech route)(Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design)
October 1, 2004... Wood, glue, metal, and paint: Give those things to an ordinary person, such as a writer for Career World, and you'll most likely end up with a big, goopy mess. But give them to a skilled boatbuilder, and you'll have not only a beautifully made...

Where do I go with ... physical education?(career map)
October 1, 2004... You know how going to gym class or playing a sport or even just taking a good, long walk can make you feel? You can really let loose, move your body, and forget about outside stuff that stresses you out, Imagine doing that for a living! ...

Check it out!(life on the road ahead)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Wisdom for a Young CEO By Douglas Barry Philadelphia/London: Running Press, 2004. The summer before Douglas Barry entered eighth grade, he decided that his career goal was to become a chief executive officer for a major corporation....

The road to reporter.(Career Paths)(Interview)
October 1, 2004... Alexandra Montoya, 24, is an anchor and reporter for Channel One, based in Los Angeles. Career World recently talked with her about her job. CW: Tell us about how you came to Channel One. Montoya: I graduated from Boston College with a...

Starting out: Kristin's career diary Part 2.(life on the road ahead)(column)(Brief Article)(Column)
October 1, 2004... After five years at Syracuse University studying industrial design, I am taking some time to settle back into my home, unpack, and relax with friends. It's nice to get away from the stress of senior year!... And prepare for my first job. ...

Dear educator.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... This month, Career World focuses on careers that reflect the theme of politics, government, and elections. At the local level, we visit the city hall of Middleton, Wis., and meet some of the people who keep the city running and moving forward....