Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from September 2007

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from September 2007

Who is that masked man?(at work)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Is this a robot baker with an elaborate layer cake? No. It's a materials technician handling a mold containing a ceramic compound. He'll make a lightweight metal by combining the heated compound with aluminum. Materials engineers produce and...

Early bird loses worm.(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Beginning this school year, Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Virginia are no longer accepting early decision applications. The universities join a growing list of schools--such as the University of Delaware...

By the books.(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There's more to military training than boot camp. Each branch of the armed forces has recommended reading lists that are meant to promote such universal skills as critical thinking, leadership, and cultural...

Reality TV.(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... It's no secret that TV's top stars make big bucks, but can the same be said for the characters they play? Here's a look at the average salaries some of prime time's popular characters would earn in the real world: Dr. Gregory House, House,...

All work and no play ...(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... How did you spend your summer vacation? Although most workers might answer, "at the beach" or "relaxing by the pool," their bosses would probably say "working." Three of four business executives work at least a few times a week while on...

Auto motivated.(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... There's no set blueprint for reaching your dream job. Esther Martinez, a studio design engineer at General Motors (GM) in Detroit, is proof of that. After high school, Martinez took a job as a receptionist at a local hospital. A few years...

Ready to get to work?(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 87% of teens say they're prepared to enter the workforce, according to a Junior Achievement poll. That's good news--sort of. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Employers say they believe just the opposite. In particular, employers express concern...

A fine mess.(career world 411)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Pick up your clothes! Straighten up your desk! Clean up your locked Almost from birth, the message is drilled into our heads: Messy, bad; neat, good. But what if that message is wrong? "In general, systems that are at least slightly messy tend...

Making the grade: a fifth-grade teacher gives the inside scoop on life in front of the classroom.(career spotlight)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... Back to school means back to work for teachers. This September, Zebulun Dinkins begins his third year as a fifth-grade social studies teacher at Welcome Elementary School in Greenville, S.C. A 2005 graduate of Claflin University in Orangeburg,...

Mapping your future: welcome to the high-tech world of cartography.(tech talk)
September 1, 2007... You might think mapmaking is a dying profession--after all, hasn't every spot on Earth already been plotted? But mapmaking, or cartography, today is a rapidly growing industry that's on the cutting edge of technology. "Making a map is like...

What's new, interview? Get set for more than a traditional Q&A interview.(get the gig)
September 1, 2007... Picture this. You've landed the interview for your dream job. You're prepared: Your resume is perfect, you've done your research, and you're sporting a can-do attitude. But when you arrive at the interview, you're hit with something you weren't...

C.O.D.: careers on delivery: with job security, good pay, and benefits, the U.S. Postal Service delivers on employment opportunities.(school to work)
September 1, 2007... After graduating from high school, Borys Dudar knew he wanted to find a full-time job that enabled him to support himself and allowed him enough time to pursue his favorite pastime--playing hockey. Friends told him about job openings at the...

Major-ly unique: lost in a sea of English major? Not if you graduate from one of these unusual programs.(focus)
September 1, 2007... Quick quiz: What are the two most popular college majors? Answer: Business and psychology. But what if those subjects don't thrill you? What if your interests are more specialized than that? Not to worry. Both two- and four-year colleges offer...

Creative? You? Yes! Most jobs require a lot of creativity, The good news: You can tap into your own inventive ideas. Here's how.(smart choices)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Creativity is important in just about every company and every field. Obviously, a person who works at an advertising agency needs to be creative. But so does someone who works at a bank or a hospital. Surprised? No...

Ecology by design: Jenny Hwa built her clothing business on principle.(be your own boss)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You're good to the planet. You recycle, turn off lights, and wear Earth-friendly clothes. Wait-Earth-friendly clothes? What are those? Do they even look good? They do. Jenny Hwa, a New York City-based fashion...

Where do I go with biology?(carrer map)
September 1, 2007... Do you wonder how a kitten purrs, why a leaf changes color, or what makes a person sneeze? A career in biology might satisfy your curious nature. Biology is the study of life. Biologists look for ways to help people, plants, and animals live...

Up, up, and away.(Career World[R] Looks Back)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Beginning in the 19th century, cartographers took to the skies in hot air balloons to get aerial views of terrain. Then they made their maps by hand. Today, cartographers rely on satellite images and a variety of...

National career development standards.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 1. Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. 2. Students will complete school with the academic preparation that is essential to choose from a wide...

Comprehension check.
September 1, 2007... Directions: After reading the September 2007 issue of Career World, test yourself to see how much you have learned! Part 1: Decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Circle your answers. 1. Most teens believe they are...

Plan ahead.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Are you stumped by the question of which career you want to pursue? There may be no easy answers, and several careers may be right for you. You don't have to make any major career decisions while you are still in middle or high school, but it's...