Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from September 2002

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from September 2002

Thumbs down on green hair. (Tips News & Trends).(job interview positives and negatives)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... You have good communication skills and a strong work ethic. You also have green hair and a tattoo. Will any of these affect your chances of landing a job? Job Outlook 2002 an annual survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges...

Communication counts. (Tips News & Trends).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... How you express yourself matters in almost any job. And it may matter more than any other factor. Recently, OfficeTeam, a company that provides office staff for businesses, conducted a survey of more than 500 business professionals. They wanted...

Interested in saving the land? (Tips News & Trends).
September 1, 2002... America's public lands are among the nation's most precious natural resources. Happily, they will get some special attention September 28 on National Public Lands Day. This year's theme is "Explore America's Backyards. More than 70,000...

Paradon me...do you speak numeracy? What's the point of taking all these math classes? Take a look at how you much you need math--no matter what career path you choose. (What Do I Do With?).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... You're sitting in math class trying to get a real handle on this new material, and that annoying thought wanders through your mind again. Why do I need to know this stuff? You push the thought away, but it just comes back. Why do I need to know...

How to be a great test taker; three simple words can help you replace test anxiety with test confidence: prepare, prepare, prepare. (Focus).
September 1, 2002... Sometimes it seems that life is just one big test. Pop quizzes. Chapter tests. Final exams. The daunting national examinations for those planning to go to college. You can't even get your driver's license without passing a test. "Tests are...

Careers for the mechanically inclined. (Searching for Scholarships).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... You've probably seen them on TV. They are mean, metallic machines that stomp, flip, grind, and shove their opponents into submission. That's if they can avoid the "kill saw," heavy-duty mallets, pointed steel spikes, and other hazards found in...

Scholarship watch.(engineering scholarships)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Thinking about a college or technical school? Plug in to these often-overlooked "free money" awards. Here is just a sampling of the many scholarships available to qualified students who wish to pursue a career in mechanical engineering....

Don't let time manage you: manage your time better by using a few simple techniques. (College Bound).(bboymsppppppppp)
September 1, 2002... When Krista, a student at Southern Illinois University (Carbondale), was in high school, she participated in a lot of activities. She was involved with the theater department for four years, all of the school musicals, the choir, the swing...

Be creative in choosing a career: deciding on a good career fit will take some exploring. (Special Feature).
September 1, 2002... You'll want to be creative in your search for the right career fit. After all, no one wants to wake up every morning dreading to go to work. In the real world, you have to invest a little time and effort into figuring out what kind of work...

Be a phone professional: want to sound like a professional on the phone? Start practicing now! (Strategies for Success).
September 1, 2002... The old saying "You only get one chance to make a first impression" is especially true on the phone. How polite you are, how well you speak, and how well you present yourself on the phone are all-important. And they matter even more as you...

Robotics technicians: [R.sub.x] for robots; the use of robots has opened the door for new career opportunities in the field of robotics and automated systems. (Tech Connection).
September 1, 2002... Robots have intrigued humans for years. They have been portrayed in science fiction books and movies as lifelike, ready and willing to do their human master's bidding. In reality, robots don't typically look like R2-D2 or C-3P0 from Star Wars....

Getting past shyness: shyness need not interfere with your ability to find a good job. Here are some ways to make a strong impression at a job interview. (Getting Hired).
September 1, 2002... Rachel was a nervous wreck. A thousand nagging questions ran through her head. What if I say something stupid? What if I don't know the answers to the questions? What if I'm wearing the wrong kind of clothes? She could feel...

Hot jobs in information technology: looking for a career in managing and processing information? It is it! (Hot Jobs).
September 1, 2002... Is it possible to have your technological cake and eat it too? Brigid Moore, a senior technical writer for Los Alamos Technical Associates, proved that you can. As a freshman, Moore faced a problem common to many new college students: She...

Hot jobs in information technology. (Hot Jobs Chart).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Hot Jobs in Information Technology Jobs and Minimum Salary * Responsibilities Education Starting Software Engineers, Applications Bachelor's degree $42,710...

Tracking trends. (News You Can Use).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Keep abreast of new trends in college admissions by reading a recently released report that summarizes a national survey. You can find it on-line at http://airweb. org/trends.html.

On-line occupation exploration. (News You Can Use).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... For students who are interested in finding out about specific careers, university sites can be very helpful. The University of California--Berkeley, for example, has hundreds of Web links at...

Career world.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Career World[R] 2002-2003 PLANNING CALENDAR FOCUS SPECIAL GETTING FEATURE HIRED SEPT. How to Be a Be Creative in Overcoming Good...