Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from September 2003

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from September 2003

Jobs of the future.(tips news & trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Computer analyst, physician assistant, Web designer... What do all of these jobs have in common? A few decades ago, none of them existed. Advancements in technology, changes in social trends, and economic developments will all contribute...

Pharm.D.s in demand.(tips news & trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Recent trends show that fewer people are choosing to become pharmacists, and soon the United States could be faced with a shortage of these drug specialists. Along with other health care providers, pharmacists continue to be in demand...

Net the perfect job.(tips news & trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Click! With the press of a button, it's easy to send your cover letter and resume to dozens of employers over the internet. But how can you be sure that they are getting into the right hands? These guidelines, offered by CareeJournal.com,...

Geography: a sense of place: why in the world should you study geography? Because it's everywhere!(what do I do with)
September 1, 2003... On Location: The World of Work Countless jobs, from travel agent to ambassador, are directly or indirectly related to geography. Here are some career areas in which a knowledge of geography is useful. Business. "Many companies want a...

GM fuel cell scientist: an interview with Susan Yan, Ph. D.(close up)(Interview)
September 1, 2003... Susan Yan was born in New York City in 1970, but her family moved to the Long Island suburbs when she was a child. Her parents were immigrants from China who had little formal education, but they encouraged her to get a good education. They...

Attitude counts: your attitude may be more important than you think. Here's how to improve it.(focus)
September 1, 2003... Welcome to the Tower of 'Tudes wax museum. We have floor upon floor of wax figures that represent employees who never understood that a bad attitude is the quickest way to lose just about any job. Take our first figure for example,...

Scholarships in psychology.(Searching for scholarships)
September 1, 2003... Can't stop your new cell phone from playing "Who Let the Dogs Out?" over and over? The toaster is launching toast into the kitchen ceiling? The cover on your CD keeps flipping open when it's not supposed to? If you've ever been...

Good deeds are good indeed: volunteering makes an impact--not only on the community, but on you.(special feature)
September 1, 2003... When Rachel Doyle's grandmother passed away in 1999 in a Nevada nursing home, it was because of loneliness and refusing to eat. The next year, as a junior in high school, Rachel founded a nonprofit organization in hopes of preventing the same...

How to get your foot in the door: it's always easier to get through the door if you already have it open a crack. Find out just how to knock on the door--and get someone to answer it.(getting hired)
September 1, 2003... "I have always loved working with kids," explains Brittany. "I volunteered at the local day care center as soon as I could. When they offered me a regular part-time job this past summer, I wasn't too surprised." Brittany didn't have to...

Computer M.D.s: when computers go down, it's frustrating and disruptive. Computer repair technicians can save the day.(tech connection)
September 1, 2003... It's nearly midnight. You're working on a final paper for tomorrow's social studies class, and it's nearly finished. Then your PC crashes! Now what? Imagine then how a business owner feels when computer equipment--such as desktop...

How to pick the right college for you: confused about your choices? Here's some expert advice.(college bound)
September 1, 2003... Jackie's mother found her collapsed in a heap on her bed. She almost didn't recognize her daughter, she looked so distraught. Searching for an answer, her mother noticed the letter lying on the floor. Then she knew. Jackie just received a...

Ready, set, go--and get there! You've got lots to cram into your busy day. Set your priorities!(strategies for success)
September 1, 2003... During her senior year in high school, Jenny Buschena worked as a waitperson. She continued working at her job when she starred college. After a few months, she found that college was harder than she had anticipated. "It was hard to study for...

Hot jobs in customer service: as life gets more complicated, businesses need ways to keep customers happy.(hot jobs)
September 1, 2003... Have you ever bought something that didn't work? Needed help installing a computer program? Ordered something from an 800 number? The person you turned to for help was a customer service representative. Customer service reps are a company's...

2003-2004 Career World[R] planning calendar.
September 1, 2003... Each issue of Career World meets the six National Career Development Standards: 1. Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. 2. Students will...